Memorial Hospital Research Laboratories

The Irene Orlow Lab

Research

Irene Orlow
Irene Orlow, MS, DSc
Attending Biologist

 

The Molecular Epidemiology Laboratory

Led by Dr. Irene Orlow, the Molecular Epidemiology Laboratory participates in self-initiated research & supports investigations from the Population Sciences Research and Clinical Research programs that involve handling and testing of a variety of human specimens. 

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We are back in Main Campus!

As of January 11th 2024, we are back in our permanent home in Main Campus. You can find us on the 10th floor of the Schwartz building in rooms S-1033 (mainly) and S-1028, where samples are received and initially processed. 

Receipt of Clinical Specimens in Main Campus, S-10th

Attention Clinical Research Teams* - our Drop-off Cut-off Times, by specimen type are

   For immediate processing^, weekdays by 3:30pm

   For immediate refrigeration only^^, weekdays by 4pm

   For stable samples only^^^,weekdays 8am - 7pm, Rm S-1028, in the designated red cooler 

 

^ Samples requiring immediate processing are most time-sensitive; separation of plasma/ buffy coat/ serum, and aliquoting & proper storage are completed timely before analytes deteriorate. ^^ Does not require centrifugation or processing, but needs to be aliquoted & refrigerated properly.  ^^^ For instance, saliva Oragene kits (for DNA extraction and genotyping) contain a stabilizer and are more ‘resistant’ or remain unchanged longer. 

In ALL cases, continue following the Lab’s guidelines on email communications regarding biospecimens (before procurement, the day off, and to confirm that the sample is on its way to our Lab or was dropped off). 

For questions or when in need of a potential exception, get in touch with the Lab (phone, Teams, and group email), or contact Dr. Orlow.

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People

Irene Orlow

Irene Orlow, MS, DSc

Attending Biologist

  • Led by Dr. Irene Orlow, the Molecular Epidemiology Laboratory participates in self-initiated research & supports investigations from the Population Sciences Research and Clinical Research programs that involve handling and testing of a variety of human specimens.
  • University of Buenos Aires
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Email Address
646-608-8447
Office Phone

Members

Jessica Kenney
Jessica Kenney

Research Assistant

Emily Cioppa
Emily Cioppa

Research Technician

David Millan-Esteban, PhD
David Millan-Esteban

Research Fellow

Anya Steinhart
Anya Steinhart

Research Technician

Lab Alumni
Emily Ali
Emily Ali

Research Technician

Isidora Autuori
Isidora Autuori

Research Assistant

Gbemisola Ilelaboye
Gbemisola Ilelaboye

Senior Research Technician

Keimya Sadeghi
Keimya Sadeghi

Research Assistant

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Doctors and faculty members often work with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology, and life sciences companies, and other organizations outside of MSK, to find safe and effective cancer treatments, to improve patient care, and to educate the health care community.

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Irene Orlow discloses the following relationships and financial interests:

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