Physician- Immune Dysregulation Faculty; Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center

Physician
- Immune Dysregulation Faculty (Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center)

We invite applications for a faculty position in Immune Dysregulation at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in partnership with Emory University School of Medicine and the Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. This is a clinical faculty role with flexible research, a multidisciplinary program that integrates expertise from hematology/oncology, allergy/immunology, rheumatology, infectious diseases, gastroenterology, intensive care, genetics, and neuroimmunology.

• One of the largest clinical and translational programs in immune dysregulation in the U.S., with >1,100 patients in follow‑up and 250–300 new referrals per year.
• Comprehensive evaluation and management of HLH, refractory cytopenias, atypical lymphoproliferation, immune‑oncology, immunohematology disorders, very early‑onset and refractory IBD, refractory rheumatologic disease, IEI for HSCT, and neuroinflammatory disorders.
• A dedicated CRISIS Team (Critical Dysregulation of the Immune System in Sick Kids) focused on early identification, management, and research in severe immune dysregulation or hyperinflammatory syndromes.
• Neuro‑CRISIS team in collaboration with Neuroimmunology to improve care of acute neuroinflammatory disorders.
• One of the largest HSCT programs for immune dysregulation disorders and IEI in the U.S.
• A robust biorepository of over 1,000 subjects enabling high‑impact translational and biomarker discovery studies.
• Ten active clinical trials, including targeted therapies, gene therapy, and cell‑based therapy studies (CAR‑T and other immune‑modulating approaches).
• Established collaborations with multiple subspecialties, including Allergy/Immunology, Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, Critical Care, Hepatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, Dermatology, and Neuroimmunology.
• Active participation in national research networks, including PIDTC.
• Ongoing development of a Southeast Immune Dysregulation Consortium and a planned Immune Dysregulation Fellowship Program.

• Provide inpatient and outpatient care for children and young adults with complex immune dysregulation disorders.
• Mentor trainees and contribute to medical education at the fellowship and residency levels.
• Participate and lead development of SOPs, protocols, and tool kits for screening, evaluation, and management of immune dysregulation disorders.
• Participate in program outreach activities.
• Participate in/develop investigator‑initiated and multi‑center clinical trials.
• Develop and lead clinical or translational research projects in immune dysregulation, cellular therapy, or immunogenetics.

• MD or DO.
• Board‑certified or board‑eligible in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Allergy/Immunology, Rheumatology, or Infectious Disease.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Georgia.
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical care, teaching, and/or research.

• Experience (6–12 months) in the clinical care of patients with immune dysregulation disorders.
• Active participation in Clinical Immunology Society activities, CIS Summer School, or other immunology‑focused educational or scholarly programs.
• Engagement in research or scholarly work related to immune dysregulation during fellowship or early career training.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
• Interest in developing a career in academic pediatrics, with openness to mentorship and growth opportunities.

• No minimum experience required.

• Graduate of an accredited, four‑year medical school.
• Graduate of an accredited, post‑graduate residency program in Pediatrics.
• Completion of an accredited fellowship program in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.

• Board‑certified or Board‑eligible in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.
• Licensed to practice medicine in the state of Georgia.
• BLS or PALS certification required.
• Current DEA registration.

• Effective communication with patients, families, and team members.
• Meeting eligibility requirements for credentialing as part of…