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The University of Alabama at Birmingham develops career opportunities that enhance and define the training experience for all postdoctoral scholars and is committed to the development and success of outstanding postdoctoral scientists. Because of this commitment to our almost 300 scholars, UAB ranks consistently as one of the top locations among US universities for postdoctoral training.

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Erwin Van Meir, Ph.D.

Hosting: Information Session & Interview Room

Department: Neurosurgery

Description: The lab studies cancer signaling and drug development. We are interested in brain tumor suppressor proteins of the ADGRB1-3 subfamily of adhesion GPCR as well as HIF transcription factors. Cancers being investigated include malignant brain tumors (medulloblastoma and glioblastoma) as well as eye melanoma and skin carcinomas.

Fun Fact: The PI loves croissants and is always on the lookout for a nice bakery offering great coffee and baked goods. He enjoys renovating his old historic house or playing table tennis on the weekends.

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