Endowed Chair Of Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease Research

The Opportunity

The Department of Pediatrics at Nemours Children's Health, Delaware (NCH-D) is excited to announce the recruitment of a sickle cell researcher for the new $3 million Lisa Dean Moseley Foundation Endowed Chair in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Research. The Endowed Chair for SCD Research is part of the Lisa Dean Moseley Foundation gift of $78 million to lead NCH-D to national prominence in cancer and blood disorders, with SCD research identified as a key priority. This individual will be instrumental in leading and expanding the current program scientifically and clinically, and will join and strengthen an already productive SCD group. The Moseley Foundation Institute is already home to an NIH funded $10.5 million Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) award for SCD research and numerous investigator, industry and consortium sponsored trials. The Moseley Foundation Institute SCD team collaborates closely with the Nemours clinical sites in Florida and boasts a robust clinical informatics infrastructure. In total, Nemours cares for ~1,000 children and adolescents with SCD with 300 living in the Delaware Valley. Nemours Children's and the Moseley Foundation Institute are committed to providing state-of-the-art patient care including transformative therapies.

We seek an investigator with a track record of extramural funding and ongoing work in SCD research, clinical (if applicable), and academic success. Our vibrant clinical and research team is excited that we will be opening our doors to expanded inpatient and outpatient spaces within NCH-D in 2025. This physical expansion fosters collaboration amongst patient care teams and facilitates our ability to deliver the highest quality, state-of-the-art care to our patients and families.

Opportunities and Expectations for Leadership

The Endowed Chair in SCD Research will report to and assist the Division Chief in resource planning, promotion of research and scholarly activity, and exploration of innovative funding opportunities for SCD research. Commensurate with current funding and level of experience, they will:

• Oversee the development and academic progress of faculty and researchers related to SCD.
• Help develop a clear strategic vision for SCD research that will drive Nemours to becoming a national leader in pediatric SCD research and treatment.
• Receive additional research dollars to support their ongoing research projects.
• Partner with the Office of Institutional Advancement to participate in the execution of a fundraising program for the SCD research program.
• Participate in the leadership of the Division of Hematology/Oncology as a member of the leadership team.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary SCD clinical team to ensure superb clinical care and regularly participate in the administrative activities of the Division and the department, as appropriate.
• Maintain a clinical practice in Hematology (if applicable).

If you're looking for a position that will allow you to enjoy a work-life balance, have an opportunity for professional growth, and focus on pediatric care, this is the opportunity for you.

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