University of Pennsylvania · BiologyHuman Tissue and Disease Research Lab
Kathleen T. Montone · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Research Focus
Dr. Kathleen T. Montone's lab at the University of Pennsylvania focuses on collecting high-quality human tissue samples to support biomedical research in various diseases, particularly cancer and autoimmunity. The lab operates as part of the Cooperative Human Tissue Network, providing essential resources for researchers. By facilitating access to well-characterized biospecimens, the lab aims to foster innovation in diagnostics and therapeutics that can ultimately enhance public health.
biobankinghuman tissuecancerautoimmunitybiospecimen collectionbiomedical researchdiagnosticstherapeuticspublic health
Research Aims
5AIM 01Collect and supply high-quality human biospecimens for research.
AIM 02Support innovation in diagnostics and therapeutics development.
AIM 03Enhance access to tissue resources for researchers.
AIM 04Foster collaborations in biomedical research community.
AIM 05Maintain and improve operational procedures for biospecimen management.
Skills the Lab Values
sample collectiontissue processingquality controldata managementresearch ethicscollaborative researchbioinformaticsproject managementcustomer servicelaboratory techniques
Output against the department
Publications225top 28% of dept.284th of 1,033
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Citations9.3ktop 41% of dept.425th of 1,033
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