Address
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
University of Louisville
School of Medicine
Louisville, KY 40292
Director
Roland Valdes, Jr., PhD, DABCC
Telephone: (502) 852-1778
Fax: (502) 852-7674
E-mail: rvaldes@louisville.edu
Co-Directors
Mark W. Linder, PhD, DABCC
Telephone: (502) 852-8400
Fax: (502) 852-7674
E-mail: mwlind01@louisville.edu
Saeed A. Jortani, PhD, DABCC
Telephone: (502) 852-8835
Fax: (502) 852-7674
E-mail: sajort01@louisville.edu
Website
http://louisville.edu/medicine/departments/pathology/fellowships/clinicalchemistry
Affiliated Institutions
University of Louisville Hospital
Jewish Hospital
Faculty and Research Interests
| Ronald J. Elin, MD, PhD | Mineral metabolism and laboratory administration |
| Saeed A. Jortani, PhD, DABCC | IVD product validation and development; forensic and clinical toxicology |
| Mark W. Linder, PhD, DABCC | Molecular diagnostics; clinical toxicology; pharmacogenetics |
| Kristen Reynolds, PhD, NRCC | Pharmacogenetics; molecular diagnostics |
| Tiffany Roberts, PhD, DABCC | Histocompatibility and HLA testing |
| Roland Valdes, Jr., PhD, DABCC | Biomarker discovery, validation and application; personalized precision medicine |
Program Listing
Level(s) of training: Postdoctoral
Number of position available per year: 2
Duration of program: 2-3 years
Approximate annual salary or stipend: Residency scale
Source of funding: School of Medicine & Grants
Current number of trainees: 2
Number of past graduates (in last 5 years): 6
Application Procedures
Prerequisites
PhD or MD
Application
Submit letter of interest and curriculum vitae for initial evaluation, after notification then three letters of reference, and academic credentials. Interview visit and seminar presentation required.
Deadline
No specific deadline. Positions begin in either July or January.
Program Description
The recently expanded, ComACC-accredited Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Louisville Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine prepares exceptional individuals with advanced degrees (Ph.D. or M.D.) for careers in Laboratory Medicine. Our Fellowship Program emphasizes the application of advanced analytical techniques involving proteomics and genomics in order to provide a better fundamental understanding of laboratory medicine as a clinical and research discipline. The Fellowship Program requires a minimum of two years for completion; however, further training in a third year – particularly in advanced research – is encouraged. Fellows are trained not only as specialists in disciplines such as Clinical Chemistry/Toxicology, Clinical Pharmacogenomics, Diagnostic Proteomics and other new and evolving specialties, but also as basic and clinical laboratory scientists. The Program focuses on providing sufficient practical and theoretical experience for a career in academic medicine, clinical practice, or industry. In addition, preparation for certification by national boards, such as the American Board of Clinical Chemistry (ABCC), Molecular Diagnostics, etc., is a major aspect of the Program. Emphasis is placed on the foundation needed for future career development stressing both basic and translational clinical research.