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Cardiothoracic Surgery

Julie Phillippi, PhD

Associate Professor; T32 Co-director and Research Principal Investigator · University of Pittsburgh Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery / UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States · Research & Academic

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Fellowship roles and official sources

Faculty overview

About Julie Phillippi

Julie Phillippi is an associate professor at the University of Pittsburgh whose laboratory investigates cell–matrix signalling and microvascular dysfunction in cardiopulmonary disease. Her university profile describes research on aortic aneurysm, heart failure, lung failure and preservation of donor-organ function. The official cardiothoracic T32 listing names her as a programme co-director, while the separate aortic cell–matrix postdoctoral advert identifies her as principal investigator. T32 fellows receive an individually selected mentoring team; programme leadership does not establish a personal supervision agreement.

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At a glance

Institution
University of Pittsburgh Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery / UPMC
Department
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Clinical focus
Research & Academic
Listed fellowships
2

Listed only for programmes supported by the cited official source. This page does not infer operative volume, outcomes or eligibility.

Associated fellowships

Research & Academic Date not announced

Cardiothoracic Surgeon-Scientist Research Fellowship (T32)

University of Pittsburgh Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery / UPMC

Pittsburgh, United States · Minimum 2 years; possible additional year subject to availability

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

Deadline: No application deadline stated; published start was 1 July 2026
Research & Academic Needs confirmation

Aortic Cell–Matrix Mechanobiology Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

University of Pittsburgh Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery / UPMC

Pittsburgh, United States · Not published; confirm appointment term

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

Deadline: No deadline stated; advert lists a 1 April 2025 start

What the official sources state

Cardiothoracic Surgeon-Scientist Research Fellowship (T32)

University of Pittsburgh Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery / UPMC · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States · Postdoctoral Research Fellowship · Date not announced

A dedicated two-year cardiothoracic research programme for physicians with prior surgical training. Fellows develop an independent project within disease mechanisms, clinical/population studies or diagnostic/surgical innovation, supported by a mentoring team and formal research education. Citizenship restrictions apply; the listed July 2026 start does not establish a new vacancy.

Eligibility
Strong interest in an academic cardiothoracic surgeon-scientist career and at least two years of dedicated research.
Deadline
No application deadline stated; published start was 1 July 2026
Required prior training
MD, MD/PhD, DO or MBBS and at least two postgraduate clinical years in cardiothoracic, general or vascular surgery by appointment.
International applicants
Citizenship restricted: detailed criteria permit US citizens, US non-citizen nationals and lawful permanent residents. This is not an unrestricted visa-sponsored international route.
Funding
NHLBI T32 support; stipend related to time since the doctorate, with education/project support. No numeric individual stipend or guaranteed optional degree funding is specified.
Application documents
Initial letter of interest; request the complete current application requirements from the programme.
Official contact
Julie Phillippi, Co-Program Director: phillippija@upmc.edu.

How to apply: Email a letter of interest to Julie Phillippi at phillippija@upmc.edu; confirm citizenship eligibility, available appointments, full document list and start date.

Official source ↗ · Last verified 4 Nov 2026 · Full programme profile →

Aortic Cell–Matrix Mechanobiology Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

University of Pittsburgh Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery / UPMC · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States · Postdoctoral Research Fellowship · Needs confirmation

A project-based postdoctoral appointment in Cardiothoracic Surgery studying human aortic disease through vascular cells, extracellular matrix and tissue-engineered models. The NIH-supported team offers research and career mentoring. This is distinct from the clinical-training-restricted T32 pathway; the older start date and recruitment requisition require a fresh availability check.

Required prior training
PhD in bioengineering or a related discipline, or MD; demonstrated independent research productivity.
Deadline
No deadline stated; advert lists a 1 April 2025 start
International applicants
No nationality restriction or visa promise is published for this project appointment; confirm eligibility directly.
Language
Excellent written and spoken English.
Funding
NIH-supported research appointment; individual salary, benefits and contract duration are not published in this advert.
Application documents
Use the employer’s current requisition for its required files; no full upload checklist is published here.
Official contact
Julie Phillippi: jap103@pitt.edu; advert references join.pitt.edu requisition 23001117.

How to apply: Contact Julie Phillippi at jap103@pitt.edu and ask whether requisition 23001117 is active or has a successor. Apply only through the confirmed current employer route.

Official source ↗ · Last verified 4 Nov 2026 · Full programme profile →

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  • Derek R. Serna-Gallegos, MD — Program Director, Advanced Aortic and Endovascular Surgery Fellowship, University of Pittsburgh Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery / UPMC
  • Norihisa Shigemura, MD, PhD — Program Director, Lung Transplant Fellowship; Surgical Director of Lung Transplantation, University of Pittsburgh Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery / UPMC
  • David J. Kaczorowski, MD — Program Director, Heart Transplant Fellowship; Co-Chief, Cardiothoracic Transplantation, University of Pittsburgh Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery / UPMC
  • James D. Luketich, MD, FACS — T32 Programme Director; Thoracic Surgeon, University of Pittsburgh Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery / UPMC

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