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06.12.2023

The AIM Center of Biomedical Research Excellence Core Facility Center announces a Hybrid Open House Workshop!


Join us via zoom in the mornings for talks regarding usage of instruments in the AIM Core Facility as well as company representatives who will visit to give insight on additional equipment use and how to better take advantage of these

12.11.2023

The AIM Center is in the process of forming a Council of International Rising Stars (COIRS) for junior investigator, comprised of promising junior investigators in the scientific areas of Autophagy, Inflammation and Metabolism. The intent is to engage international rising stars in AIM Center activities and provide networking for international talent at the level of Assistant Professor or Junior Group Leader! Please stay tuned for more information!

Please send nominations or self-nominations to vderetic@salud.unm.edu for consideration.

Expression of Interest

At this time, we are accepting an Expression of Interest (EOI) by prospective candidates. The Autophagy Inflammation and Metabolism Center (AIM) is planning to conduct periodic searches for competitive mentored PI (mPI) positions to be supported by the AIM P20 NIH award. 

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12.11.2023
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The AIM Center is in the process of forming a Council of International Rising Stars (COIRS) for junior investigator, comprised of promising junior investigators in the scientific areas of Autophagy...

09.01.2023
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We've released a short series of videos of the 2023 AIM center openhouse workshop. Follow the AIM center's channel as we develop science content!

 

https://www.youtube.com/@aimautophagy

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