The laboratory of Dr. Wantong Yao in the department of Translational Molecular Pathology seeks a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow with expertise in cancer biology and immunology, with a particular preference for candidates experienced in antibody engineering or design. The research program focuses on novel immunotherapy and antibody-based strategies in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) and other gastrointestinal malignancies, emphasizing tumor immune profiling, microenvironment dynamics, and the evaluation of next-generation therapeutic combinations. By integrating patient-derived samples with advanced histopathology and multi-omics architectures, the program aims to mentor independent scientists into future leaders in translational oncology.
The successful candidate will develop and evaluate innovative antibody therapeutics using subcutaneous and orthotopic mouse models of PDAC and related malignancies. The fellow will conduct hypothesis-driven functional assays, includin...