Memorial Hospital Research Laboratories
The Irene Orlow Lab
Research
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.
Additional sections including Announcements are displayed (on the left-hand side) once you click on the ‘Lab Overview’ or “Lab Projects” links below.
Relocation Updates – January 2024
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 (revised January 2024)
* 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 to 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.
Research Projects
Interested in developing new studies & collaborations with us?
The team having a special breakfast for Emilia.
Celebrating Argentina's 3rd Soccer World Cup win.
The lab team at 64th st.
Celebrating the holiday spirit with the lab’s guardian angels.
The team celebrating Halloween!
Getting ready for another great day
Research Assistant, Isidora Autuori, with micropunch
Processing incoming biospecimens
Running an immunoassay
Inspecting a genotyping chip
The Orlow Lab
Getting ready for a short celebratory outing
Getting ready for a short celebratory outing
“With a new day comes new strength and new thoughts.” -Eleanor Roosevelt
People
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
- [email protected]
- Email Address
- 646-608-8447
- Office Phone
Members
Research Assistant
Research Technician
Research Technician
Lab Alumni
Research Technician
Research Assistant
Senior Research Technician
Research Assistant