Tania Lombo PhD.
About Tania Lombo PhD.
Tania Lombo, PhD, is a Health Scientist Administrator and Program Officer at the National Institutes of Health, specializing in the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) program. She has extensive experience in biomedical research, having held various roles at institutions such as the National Cancer Institute and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Tania Lombo currently serves as a Health Scientist Administrator and Program Officer at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2017. In this role, she focuses on the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) program, which examines how environmental factors affect child health. Her responsibilities include managing complex biomedical research programs and ensuring that projects meet their goals and timelines.
Previous Experience at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Tania Lombo worked as a Research Fellow at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) for five months in 2013. During her time at NIAID, she contributed to the Office of Global Research, gaining experience in global health initiatives and research coordination.
Education and Expertise
Tania Lombo holds a PhD in Molecular Microbiology from the University of Vienna, where she studied from 2004 to 2007. She also completed a Master’s degree in Integrative and Environmental Sciences at the University of Tsukuba. Additionally, she has pursued further education in FDA Regulation, Product Development, and Intellectual Property at NIH-FAES, and Federal Acquisitions Regulation at Management Concepts, DC. Her educational background supports her expertise in managing health and biomedical research programs.
Professional Background in Research and Administration
Before her current role, Tania Lombo held various positions that enhanced her skills in research and program management. She worked as a Postdoc at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) from 2008 to 2013, focusing on the HIV Drug Resistance Program. She also served as a Senior Scientific Administrator at Leidos Health and as a Clinical Project Manager within the Clinical Monitoring Research Program. Her diverse experience spans multiple institutions and roles, contributing to her proficiency in strategic coordination and scientific communications.
Volunteer Work and Community Engagement
Tania Lombo has been actively involved in community service as a volunteer with Toastmasters International since 2014. She holds the position of Vice-President for Public Relations in Club 4818 at the National Cancer Institute. This role allows her to enhance her communication skills while contributing to the development of others in the community.