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Training Opportunities

Learn about our training opportunities for neuromuscular research.

Research Coordinator Training

The University of Kansas Neuromuscular Research Division offers a solid, collaborative team for trainees to cultivate clinical research skills. The goal of our extensive training program is to provide both experienced and non-experienced candidates with the greatest tool possible to succeed throughout each level of career development while training on the job. We offer a wide range of positions based on experience level starting at research assistant, moving on to research coordinator and eventually project manager.

If you are interested in a position on our team, please send your resume to Megan VanDuinen at mvanduinen@kumc.edu. Even if we are not currently hiring we would like to keep your resume on file when a position does become available.

Graduate Training Program

Melissa Currence holding service award recognizing 10 years of service
Congrats to Melissa Currence on celebrating 10 years of service at KU Medical Center Neuromuscular Research Division.

Dr. Syed Ahmed
(from left to right) Dr. Mustafa Al-Kharsan, Dr. Syed Ahmed, Dr. Natalie Bartnik, Dr. Mazen Dimachkie, Dr. Mamatha Pasnoor, Dr. Omar Jawdat, Dr. Matthew Varon
Dr. Mazen Dimackie presents at the 2026 Global Myositis Conference.
2025 Carrell Krusen Group Photo (Left to Right): Dr. Constantine Farmakidis, Dr. Mustafa Al-Kharsan, Dr. Long Davalos, Dr. Syed Ahmed, Dr. Bryce Hoelscher, Dr. Rasha Moussallem, Dr. Natalie Bartnik
Dr. Mustafa Al-Kharsan presenting his poster at the 2025 Carrell Krusen Symposium
Dr. Syed Ahmed presenting a platform presentation at the 2025 Carrell Krusen Symposium
(Left to right): Dr. Mazen Dimachkie, Dr. Mamatha Pasnoor, Dr. Omar Jawdat, Dr. Matthew Varon
KU School of Medicine

University of Kansas Medical Center
Department of Neurology
Mailstop 2012
3901 Rainbow Blvd.
Kansas City, KS 66160
Phone: 913-588-6970
Fax: 913-588-6965