Research Specialist
Johns Hopkins University | |
United States, Maryland, Baltimore | |
April 26, 2024 | |
The Division of Gastroenterology is seeking a Research Specialist. The lab is focused on developing new prognostic biomarkers for liver cancer as part of ongoing NIH-funded projects related to liver cancer. Our research combines molecular, genetic, and clinical data analysis to develop new prognostic tests that improve therapeutic options for patients with liver cancer, primarily hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The lab has a specific focus on liquid biopsy which includes isolation of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) and circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) from patients with subsequent downstream analysis using rt-PCR, single-molecule RNA FISH and multiplex immunofluorescent assay. The work will involve handling patient samples. Our work has a highly translational component correlated to clinical outcomes in patients with HCC undergoing treatments, including liver transplantation and immunotherapy. Specific Duties & Responsibilities
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