Università degli Studi di Verona Dipartimento di Patologia e Diagnostica Sezione di Patologia Generale Strada le Grazie 8 37134 Verona - Italia Tel. +39 045 802 7120 Fax +39 045 802 7127 Graduate student position in Verona, Italy A position to attend a three year PhD program in “Inflammation, Immunity and Cancer” is available at the University of Verona, Italy. This is a new doctorate course with the purpose to well prepare the future candidates to be ready not only to utilize the most updated methodologies, but also to perceive the pathological processes and the mechanisms underlying the specific functionality and involvement of the various cell types in a unifying vision covering inflammation, immunity and cancer. More information about this program can be found at the following website: http://www.dpd.univr.it/?ent=cs&id=627 In particular, the applicant will be involved in a study aimed to investigate the role of human and mouse neutrophils in inflammation and cancer. We are indeed investigating the role of neutrophils in cancer progression, by utilizing either mouse models of disease or human neutrophils isolated from patients with cancer. We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic candidates, preferably with background in Immunology, Biochemistry or related fields. Some research experience in cell isolation, tissue culture, flow cytometry, molecular biology and/or experience in laboratory mice utilization methodologies are preferred. Basic English verbal and written communication skills are required. Please provide a CV, a description of research interests/experience and contact information (email and phone) for professional references to: Patrizia Scapini, PhD, Department of Pathology and Diagnostic, Division of General Pathology, Strada Le Grazie 4, 37134 Verona, Italy, tel.: ++39-045-8027556 fax: ++39-045-8027127, email: [email protected] or Prof. Marco A. Cassatella, MD-PhD, Department of Pathology and Diagnostic, Division of General Pathology, Strada Le Grazie 4, 37134 Verona, Italy, tel.: ++39-045-8027130 fax: ++39-045-8027127, email: [email protected]