Columbia University is a leader in biomedical research and is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Columbia's Vagelos School of Physicians and Surgeons is amongst the top research universities and provides an outstanding intellectual environment. The Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center (HICCC) at Columbia University Irving Medical Center provides outstanding Biomedical Research Cores. The HICCC houses 12 core facilities or shared resources that provide services essential to basic and translational cancer research, to which the applicant will have continued full access on a 24/7 basis.
Dr. Joel T. Gabre is a Gastroenterologist and GI Cancer Genetics Specialist and investigator at Columbia University Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center. The Gabre Lab studies all aspects of gastroesophageal biology from development to cancer. The Gabre Lab also generates patient-derived 2D and 3D esophageal, gastric, and lung cancer organoids that can replicate the morphological and genetic features of the cancer tissue from which they were derived. A Staff Associate will assist with the logistics of the identification of patients, procurement of tissue samples, and derivation and characterization of these 3D organoids from patient samples.
Functional Knowledge
Problem-Solving
Decision-Making/Autonomy
Technical Expertise
Communication
Minimum Qualifications
Other Requirements
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
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The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.