Jody Lombardi

Research Assistant

My research focuses on finding new diagnostic targets for germ cell tumors, differentiating germ cell tumors, and liquid biopsies. I utilize a variety of techniques to analyze patient samples, including RT-PCR, ddPCR and DNA methylation. I am certified on mouse research techniques and procedures and assist on patient derived xenograft procedures. Experienced in cell culture techniques, I maintain and grow cells for experiments along with processing and maintaining human tumor samples.

My research focuses on finding new diagnostic targets for germ cell tumors, differentiating germ cell tumors, and liquid biopsies. I utilize a variety of techniques to analyze patient samples, including RT-PCR, ddPCR and DNA methylation. I am certified on mouse research techniques and procedures and assist on patient derived xenograft procedures. Experienced in cell culture techniques, I maintain and grow cells for experiments along with processing and maintaining human tumor samples.