Pittsburgh Intensive
Training in Hematology
Research (R25)
Center for Translational and International Hematology
Program Director
Solomon F. Ofori-Acquah, PhD
Program Co-Director
Mark T. Gladwin, MD
Program Co-Director
Gregory Kato, MD
Timeline
 MILESTONE 1
- Trainees will attain Core
Competency in Hematology
through participation in
courses and training.
APPLICATIONS DUE: JANUARY 31st 2016
Join us for a unique training opportunity in hematology-related
vascular disorders!
 MILESTONE 2
The Pittsburgh Intensive Training in Hematology Research is the first
program of its kind focused on Experimental Hematology, Hemolysis
Related Vascular Biology, and Sickle Cell Disease.
 MILESTONE 3
- Trainees will work with their
Mentor to develop an Individual
Development Plan and
Research Project.
- Trainees will attend and
participate in weekly data club
presentations, bi-weekly
journal clubs, and bi-weekly
seminars
Over the course of 3 to 6 months our Graduate student, Post doc, and
Junior Faculty trainees will complete oriented course work,thchoosing
APPLICATIONS
OPEN:
SEPTEMBER
8 2015
from a variety of Advanced
Specialized
Research Hematology
Techniques. Qualified trainees may have the opportunity to participate in
a 2-6 week internship in Africa!
- Trainees will submit an
Abstract for a local scientific
meeting
 MILESTONE 4
- Accepted Trainees will attend a
2-6 week internship in Ghana or
Tanzania
Join us for a unique training opportunity in hematology-related
vascular disorders!
APPLY ONLINE TODAY!
www.vmi.pitt.edu/CTIH/PITHR/index.html
Faculty Mentors
Trainees will have the opportunity
to choose from over 10 areas of
research including

Globin Gene Regulation

Clinical Trials in Sickle Cell
Disease

Hematopoietic Stem Cell
Therapy
….and many more!
Questions? Contact Paula Rojas: 412-648-9427 |mpr32@pitt.edu