Exploring the Interplay of Chronic Stress and
Antiphospholipid Autoantibodies on Trophoblast Function and the
Induction of Preeclampsia The Systemic Autoimmune Diseases Research
Group at the Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), Barcelona, is
seeking an outstanding postdoctoral researcher interested in
developing competitive applications for the next Marie
Sklodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA-PF). Marie
Skłodowska-Curie Actions – Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA-PF) The
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships (MSCA-PF) are part
of the Horizon Europe programme and support postdoctoral
researchers in developing an original research and innovation
project through international mobility. The programme aims to
strengthen researchers’ careers through excellent science,
international collaboration and interdisciplinary experience, while
fostering integration in both academic and non-academic
environments. The MSCA-PF call is highly competitive and represents
an excellent opportunity to attract international talent and




support researchers in consolidating their scientific careers
through an ambitious mobility-based fellowship. The 2026 call
closes on 09/09/2026 (17:00 Brussels time). For candidates applying
to a European Postdoctoral Fellowship, the fellowship duration is
from 12 to 24 months . Full eligibility details: MSCA Postdoctoral
Fellowships 2026 Background Preeclampsia is a severe pregnancy
complication characterised by hypertension and multi‑organ
dysfunction, representing a major cause of maternal and perinatal
morbidity. Increasing evidence indicates that preeclampsia
originates from defective embryo implantation and abnormal
placentation during early pregnancy. Chronic psychological stress
is known to disrupt neuroendocrine and immune homeostasis, while
antiphospholipid autoantibodies (aPL) are strongly associated with
obstetric complications, including preeclampsia. Despite these
associations, the molecular and cellular mechanisms linking c

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