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The Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (Children’s), Emory University School of Medicine (Emory) and Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) are partnering in a $16M expansion of its Sickle Cell Disease Program, supported by an award from the Georgia Research Alliance, and investments from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Emory University, and Morehouse School of Medicine. This initiative will focus on the development, testing, and implementation of new therapies in sickle cell disease and includes the addition of four faculty members at Emory and Morehouse School of Medicine. The Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and the Emory University Department of Pediatrics invites qualified applicants to apply for the keystone position of this initiative as Basic Scientist, Sickle Cell Disease Program.

This position includes adjunct appointment at Morehouse School of Medicine and offers a wealth of opportunities for research collaborations within the Department of Pediatrics, Winship Cancer Institute, Grady Hospital as well as with Emory basic science departments, the Rollins School of Public Health, the Georgia Institute of Technology, Morehouse School of Medicine and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Candidates should hold current appointments at the Associate Professor or Professor level. Successful candidates will have:

• MD, MD/PhD, or PhD.

• If MD, must have Board Certification in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology.

• If MD, must be currently licensed as a physician and eligible for licensure as a physician in the State of Georgia.

• Emerging national reputation in an area of science or technology with relevance to sickle cell disease research.

• History of productivity and academic excellence commensurate with rank.

• Strong potential for development as an independent investigator and willingness to work in a collaborative fashion to expand and strengthen current collaborations with investigators from other divisions and departments at Emory, Georgia Tech, Georgia State and the Morehouse School of Medicine.

• Dedication to mentorship of trainees to support growth in research and scholarship.

• The qualifications necessary for designation as a Georgia Research Alliance Distinguished Investigator, supported by a dedicated $1M research endowment and appointment at Emory University and Morehouse School of Medicine.

Salary and rank of Assistant/Associate Professor will be commensurate with experience and accomplishment. This position will be expected to engage in clinical service and mentorship of junior faculty and will have dedicated time for administrative duties.

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University have worked together since 1956, facilitating leading-edge pediatric research, training, and innovation. Hematologists on the faculty of Morehouse School of Medicine have provided clinical care and research in the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center for more than 20 years. Together, our partnerships advance research and facilitate evidence-based quality care for children. In 2022 the Emory Department of Pediatrics was the #1 ranked pediatric department in National Institutes of Health research funding. The program has maintained a top five ranking since 2016.

To Apply

Applicants interested in this position should submit a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest that includes a summary of research accomplishments and a description of future independent research plans.

About Our Program

The Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center provides a rich and collaborative environment for basic, clinical and translational research and boasts a diverse faculty. Our Sickle Cell Disease Program is an integral component of the largest pediatric non-malignant hematology program in the nation.

Our Sickle Cell Disease Program:

• Represents the largest comprehensive pediatric sickle cell disease (SCD) program in the country, providing comprehensive multi-disciplinary outpatient, emergency, and inpatient services for more than 2,000 children and adolescents at three locations in metropolitan Atlanta.

• Features 17 faculty members, 5 of whom are primarily basic research-focused, and 8 Advanced Practice Providers.

• The Basic Science Lead position will be supported by a GRA Eminent Scholar Endowed Chair. In addition, 3 other members of the sickle cell program are supported by endowed Chairs.

• Supports clinical investigators and clinic trials through the Aflac Clinical Research Office, which provides regulatory and grants management services and includes a dedicated team of 8 SCD research coordinators who implement outpatient and inpatient studies on all three campuses.

• Is a leader in the development of curative therapies for SCD in close partnership with our BMT and Gene Therapy Programs. To date we have cured more than 144 children with stem cell transplants and enrolled 9 on national gene therapy trials for SCD.

• Maintains a clinical database that contains SCD genotype, treatment, and clinical care utilization data on patients with SCD seen since 2010, providing a valuable resource for program management, quality improvement and health services and outcomes research.

• Is a leader in multi-center clinical trials in sickle cell disease.

• Is the leader of the Atlanta Sickle Cell Disease Consortium—a citywide collaboration of physicians and researchers from Emory, Morehouse School of Medicine, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Georgia State University, advancing the treatment of sickle cell disease and developing curative therapies. Collectively, investigators in Atlanta have over $5.4M in annual funding for sickle cell disease research from federal agencies, pharma and private foundations.

About the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center

The successful candidate will join one of the strongest pediatric hematology/oncology programs in the country.

• Our program has 123 faculty and approximately 50 Advance Practice Providers (APPs).

• We conduct basic, translational, and clinical research in gene therapy, focusing on CAR T-cell therapies, hemoglobinopathies, and hemophilia.

• Nearly 9,000 children with cancer and blood disorders are treated annually at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center.

• The Aflac pediatric hematology program is one of the largest in the country (including over 2,000 active patients with sickle cell disease, and 600 with bleeding or clotting disorders).

• The Aflac blood and marrow transplantation program performed over 80 transplants last year, and with over 100 transplants in sickle cell disease, is one of the leaders in curative therapies for hemoglobinopathies.

• In 2022, we were ranked No. 8 in the nation by US News and World Report for Pediatric Cancer.

• In 2022, our faculty generated nearly $43.3M in extramural funding including more than $27.7M from the NIH.

• Our pediatric oncology program cared for more than 480 new cancer cases last year and is the pediatric component of the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University.

• Our fellowship program accepts 6 fellows each year for intensive clinical and research training in pediatric hematology/oncology. We are one of the few pediatric programs with an NIH-funded T32 training grant in non-malignant hematology.

About the Emory Department of Pediatrics

• We rank 1st nationally among Pediatric Departments in NIH funding, with more than $77M in 2022.

• In addition to Aflac, basic science research programs exist in cystic fibrosis, immunology, virology and vaccine development, gastroenterology and hepatology, cardiology, and biomedical engineering.

• Our laboratories train more PhD students than any other Emory department.

• Department of Pediatrics is centrally located in three main facilities: Health Sciences Research Building (HSRB) with 115,000 GSF, the new Health Sciences Research Building extension (HSRB-II) which provides an additional 350,000 sq. ft. of dedicated research space, and the Emory-Children’s Center (ECC) which includes 64,500 sq. ft. of research space and a 12,500 sq. ft. small animal vivarium.

About Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

• As the only tertiary pediatric center in the dynamic metropolitan Atlanta area, serving a population of over 6 million people, Children’s provides a rich environment for clinical programs in rare disorders.

• With 638 beds on 3 campuses, Children’s is a national volume leader in Hematology, Cardiology, Surgery, Orthopedics, and Emergency Medicine.

• Children’s has embarked on a $2.2 B expansion, including a new 1.25 M sq. ft. hospital complex to be completed in 2025, bringing total beds to 758.

About Morehouse School of Medicine

Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) works to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities; increase the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce; and address primary health care through programs in education, research, and service — all with an emphasis on people of color and the underserved urban and rural populations in Georgia, the nation and the world.

• 523 enrolled students and 180 medical residents.

• Offers MD, PhD, and 9 master’s-level degree programs.

• Is an active participant in 14 research centers and institutes.

• Has pediatrics physicians on staff at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Hughes Spalding Hospital.

• Works in close partnership with the Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia to support education and clinical trial enrollment, particularly for people of color.

• Is known for its expertise in implementation science methods to promote the adoption of evidence-based practices.

• Boasts a research portfolio in cancer, cardiovascular disease, neuroscience, HIV/AIDS, and other research areas impacting underserved communities and receives significant funding from the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other public and private sources.

Emory Supports a Diverse and Inclusive Culture

Emory University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in University programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action. Emory University is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Inclusion, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322.

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Job Number 125007

Job Type Regular Full-Time

Division School Of Medicine

Department SOM: Peds: Sickle Cell

Campus Location (For Posting) : City Atlanta

Location : Name Emory Campus-Clifton Corridor

This position may involve the following Health and Safety issues: Position involves clinical patient contact., Working in a laboratory, Working with human blood, body fluids, tissues, or other potentially infectious materials.

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