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Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Diseases Veterinary Medicine Program

Establishment of the RCE's along with construction of a network of Regional and National Biocontainment Laboratories have provided the foundation for the United States to promote research on biodefense and emerging infectious diseases (EID) at an unprecedented scale. Institutions previously unable to do so will now be conducting studies on animal models of human disease at BSL3 and BSL4 levels. This research expansion has created a need for laboratory animal veterinarians with experience in biocontainment and infectious diseases research. The MRCE has developed a post-DVM training opportunity specifically for veterinarians interested in pursuing careers in biodefense or EID research. The MRCE recognizes that rigorously trained veterinarian-scientists can contribute substantially to the multidisciplinary research teams focused on biodefense, and the Center is committed to addressing the critical shortage of veterinarians with experience in biodefense and EID research, and practical knowledge of public health practice.

 

WHO CAN APPLY?

• The Veterinary Fellowship Program is available to DVMs to participate in research at any of the three Colleges of Veterinary Medicine within Region VII: Kansas State, Iowa State or the University of Missouri - Columbia.
  
  
• Funding is for clinical or applied research on projects related to emerging infectious diseases or biodefense. The research project must apply to the study of a human disease.

 

FELLOWSHIPS

• $45-50,000 per year based on candidate experience and institutional policies.
  
  
• Fellows should be prepared to devote at least 80% effort to the program.
  
  
• Anticipated start date: July 1, 2009.
  
  
• Fellowship awards are made to the mentoring institution, and not to applicants. Salary and fringes will match the mentor's current institutional rate.
  
  
• Invitation to all MRCE-sponsored seminars and scientific meetings.

 

PARTICIPATING INSTITUTIONS

• Kansas State College of Veterinary Medicine.
  • Program Director: Dr. Lisa C. Freeman
    • For more information about the MRCE Fellowship Program at Kansas State please click here
• Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine.
  • Program Director: Dr. George Stewart
    • For more information about the MRCE Fellowship Program at the University of Missouri please click here
• University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine.
  • Program Director: Dr. Michael Wannamuehler
    • For more information about the MRCE Fellowship Program at Iowa State please click here

 

For further information contact Scott Handley at shandley_AT_mrce.wustl.edu / (314) 286-0192