Virginia Commonwealth University - Richmond, VA
posted 3 months ago
The Co-Director of Muscular Dystrophy Translation Research at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is a pivotal role within the Department of Neurology, aimed at advancing therapeutic development for muscular dystrophies and other rare disorders. This position is designed for a faculty member who will engage in research activities that align with the mission of the Muscular Dystrophy Translational Research Program (MDTRP). The MDTRP is committed to improving the lives of individuals affected by muscular dystrophies through the development of novel therapeutics and the translation of these therapies into clinical practice. The co-director will work closely with the Program Director to establish a premier muscular dystrophy center that leads the nation in developing genetic precision therapies through informed clinical trials. In addition to research responsibilities, the co-director will also have teaching duties, which include mentoring graduate students, medical residents, fellows, and other trainees. This senior-level position will provide programmatic leadership for the MDTRP, supporting the establishment of Muscular Dystrophy Clinical Research Networks and ensuring compliant operations through a rigorous regulatory and quality assurance system. The co-director will foster the development and conduct of additional studies within the MDTRP and the research network, supporting site selection and collaboration with network investigators. Candidates will be involved in interdisciplinary research projects that take a translational approach to moving novel therapies forward for muscular dystrophies, and will be expected to submit grant applications for peer-reviewed extramural funding.