University of Louisville School of Medicine

Director:

Address:

Roland Valdes, Jr., PhD, DABCC
Telephone: (502) 852-1772
Fax: (502) 852-7674
E-mail: rvaldes@louisville.edu
Fellowship Website: http://www.louisville.edu/medschool/pathology/valdeslab/fellow.htm

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
University of Louisville
School of Medicine
Louisville, KY 40292

Co-Directors:	Address:
Stanley Levinson, PhD, DABCC Telephone:(502)895-3401, ext. 5565 Fax: (502) 894-6265	Department of Pathology Veterans Administration Medical Center 800 Zorn Avenue Louisville, KY 40206
James J. Miller, PhD, DABCC Telephone:(502)852-1179 Fax: (502) 852-1771 E-mail: jmiller@louisville.edu	Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine University of Louisville School of Medicine Louisville, KY 40292
Mark W. Linder, PhD, DABCC Telephone: (502) 852-8400 Fax: (502) 852-7674 E-mail: mlinder@louisville.edu	Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine University of Louisville School of Medicine Louisville, KY 40292
Saeed A. Jortani, PhD, DABCC Telephone: (502) 852-8835 Fax: (502) 852-7674 E-mail: sjortani@louisville.edu	Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine University of Louisville School of Medicine Louisville, KY 40292

Program Administrator:

Rosemary J. Williams, BA
Telephone: (502) 852-1772
Fax: (502) 852-7674
E-mail: rosemary.williams@louisville.edu

Affiliated Institutions:

University of Louisville Hospital
VA Medical Center

Associated Faculty and Research Interests

University of Louisville School of Medicine
Ronald J. Elin, MD, PhD	Mineral metabolism and laboratory administration
Saeed A. Jortani, PhD, DABCC	IVD product validation and development, proteomics; and heart failure
Stanley Levinson, PhD, DABCC	Serum proteins and immunoglobulins, lipoprotein analysis, cardiovascular disease, and antioxidanta
Mark W. Linder, PhD, DABCC	Clinical and analytical toxicology, pharmacogenetics
James J. Miller, PhD, DABCC	Cardiovascular disease, enzymology, endocrinology, and quality assurance
Roland Valdes, Jr., PhD, DABCC	Heart disease, biomarker discovery, and pharmacogenetics
James Wittliff, PhD, FACB	Hormone receptors and genomics/proteomics of cancer

Program Listing:

Level(s) of training:
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Number of past graduates (in last 5 years):

Postdoctoral
2
2–3 years
Residency scale
School of Medicine & Research Grants
2
9

Application Procedures:

Prerequisites:	PhD or MD
Application:	Submit letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference. Interview visit and seminar presentation required.
Deadline:	No specific deadline. Positions begin in either July or January.
Program Description: The recently expanded, ComACC-accredited Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Louisville Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine prepares exceptional individuals with advanced degrees (Ph.D. or M.D.) for careers in Laboratory Medicine. Our Fellowship Program emphasizes the application of advanced analytical techniques involving proteomics and genomics in order to provide a better fundamental understanding of laboratory medicine as a clinical and research discipline. The Fellowship Program requires a minimum of two years for completion; however, further training in a third year – particularly in advanced research – is encouraged. Fellows are trained not only as specialists in disciplines such as Clinical Chemistry/Toxicology, Clinical Pharmacogenomics, Diagnostic Proteomics and other new and evolving specialties, but also as basic and clinical laboratory scientists. The Program focuses on providing sufficient practical and theoretical experience for a career in academic medicine, clinical practice, or industry. In addition, preparation for certification by national boards, such as the American Board of Clinical Chemistry (ABCC), Molecular Diagnostics, etc., is a major aspect of the Program. Emphasis is placed on the foundation needed for future career development stressing both basic and translational clinical research.