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Carl Yamashiro
- Carl.Yamashiro@asu.edu
- (480) 884-0348
- Health Futures Center Arizona State University 6161 E. Mayo Blvd. Phoenix
Clinical Assoc Professor (FSC)
Faculty, SCOTTSDALE Campus, Mailcode 8620
Biography:
Carl Yamashiro is an Associate Clinical Professor and the Program Coordinator for Biomedical Diagnostics MS degree program in the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University. His research interests are broad and dynamic. Primary interest is in technology assessment and development in the healthcare field with a core strength in diagnostics. Other interests are in the areas of clinical trials/research, informatics, smart wearable devices for wellness monitoring and management, and entrepreneurship.
Education:
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, Molecular Genetics, Stanford University 1994
- Ph.D. Molecular Biology, University of Oregon 1990
- B.S. Biochemistry, University of California-Los Angeles 1981
Research Interests:
His research interests are broad and dynamic. Primary interest is in technology assessment and development in the healthcare field with a core strength in diagnostics. Other interests are in the areas of clinical trials/research, informatics, smart wearable devices for wellness monitoring and management, and entrepreneurship.
Publications:
Recent Publications
- Kuslich, C.D., Chui, B., and Yamashiro, C.T. (2012). Overview of PCR. In "Current Protocols in Essential Laboratory Techniques, 2nd Edition", T. Downey (ed.), John Wiley & Sons, Unit 10.2.
- Kuslich, C.D., Chui, B., and Yamashiro, C.T. (2008). Overview of PCR. In "Current Protocols in Essential Laboratory Techniques", T. Downey (ed.), John Wiley & Sons, Unit 10.2.
- Matise, T.C., Sachidanandam, R., Kakol, J., Clark, A.G., Kruglyak, L., Wijsman, E., Buyske, S., Chui, B., Cohen, P., de Toma, C., Ehm, M., Glanowski, S., He, C., Heil, J., McMullen, I., Pericak-Vance, M.A., Silbergleit, A., Stein, L., Wagner, M., Wilson, A.F., Winick, J.D., Winn-Deen, E.S., Yamashiro, C.T., Cann, H.M., Lai, E., and Holden, A.L. (2003). A 3.9 cM resolution human SNP linkage map and screening set. Am. J. Hum. Genet., 73, 271-284.
- Roberts, C.J., Raymond, C.K., Yamashiro, C.T., and Stevens, T.H. (2004). Methods for studying the yeast vacuole in "Guide to Yeast Genetics and Molecular and Cell Biology, Part A", C. Guthrie and G.R. Fink (eds.), Elsevier Academic Press, 644-661.
- Wu, L., Patten, N., Yamashiro, C.T. and Chui, B. (2002). Extraction and amplification of DNA from formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissues. Appl. Immunohistochem. Mol. Morph., 10, 269-274.
Research Activity:
- White,Michael D*, Mcclain,Darya Denise, Ready,Justin, Yamashiro,Carl Takeshi. EXAMINING THE EFFECTS OF THE TASER ON COGNITIVE FUNCTIONING. DOJ-NIJ(1/1/2012 - 3/31/2015).
- Yamashiro,Carl Takeshi*, Zenhausern,Frederic, Zenhausern,Frederic. Center for High-Throughput Minimally-Invasive Radiation Biodosimetry (Core A). COLUMBIA UNIV(8/31/2005 - 7/31/2006).
- Zenhausern,Frederic*, Zenhausern,Frederic*, Lenigk,Ralf, Yamashiro,Carl Takeshi. Center for High-Throughput Minimally-Invasive Radiation Biodosimetry (Project 2). COLUMBIA UNIV(8/1/2005 - 7/31/2006).
- Zenhausern,Frederic*, Zenhausern,Frederic*, Yamashiro,Carl Takeshi. Goen Technologies Plant DNA Identification Project - Proof of Concept. GTC(7/28/2005 - 9/15/2005).
| Summer 2022 | |
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| BMD 593 | Applied Project |
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| BMD 514 | Molecular Diagnostics |
| BMD 592 | Research |
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| BMD 513 | Prin Diag Tech Immunoassays |
| BMD 595 | Continuing Registration |
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| BMD 593 | Applied Project |
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| BMD 513 | Prin Diag Tech Immunoassays |
| BMD 514 | Molecular Diagnostics |
| BMD 592 | Research |
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| Course Number | Course Title |
| BMD 513 | Prin Diag Tech Immunoassays |
| BMD 595 | Continuing Registration |
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| Course Number | Course Title |
| BMD 593 | Applied Project |
| Spring 2020 | |
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| Course Number | Course Title |
| BMD 513 | Prin Diag Tech Immunoassays |
| BMD 514 | Molecular Diagnostics |
| BMD 592 | Research |
| Fall 2019 | |
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| Course Number | Course Title |
| BMD 513 | Prin Diag Tech Immunoassays |
| BMD 595 | Continuing Registration |
| Summer 2019 | |
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| Course Number | Course Title |
| BMD 593 | Applied Project |
| Spring 2019 | |
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| Course Number | Course Title |
| BMD 513 | Prin Diag Tech Immunoassays |
| BMD 514 | Molecular Diagnostics |
| BMD 592 | Research |
| BMD 595 | Continuing Registration |
| Fall 2018 | |
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| Course Number | Course Title |
| BMD 513 | Prin Diag Tech Immunoassays |
| Summer 2018 | |
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| Course Number | Course Title |
| BMD 593 | Applied Project |
| Spring 2018 | |
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| Course Number | Course Title |
| BMD 513 | Prin Diag Tech Immunoassays |
| BMD 592 | Research |
| BMD 598 | Special Topics |
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| Course Number | Course Title |
| BMD 513 | Prin Diag Tech Immunoassays |
Honors / Awards:
- Co-recipient, ASU President's Award for Innovation, 2010
- Member, Scientific Track Organizing Committee, Southwest Bio Expo 2010 for Arizona Biotechnology Conference, Tucson, AZ, May 2010
- PROSE Award for Excellence in Biology & Life Sciences, 2008
- Member, Organizing Committee for the American Association for Clinical Chemistry's (AACC) San Diego Conference, 2001-2003
- Invited Member, Expert Panel, Symposium on Cryptosporidium: Microbiology's New Enemy, 110th AOAC International Meeting, Orlando, FL, 1996
Consulting:
INanoBio 2012-present
Consulting on assay development and grant applications.
Catapult BioAccel (now BioAccel) 2009 – 2010
Assessed technologies under consideration for funding by this bio-accelerator organization, including diabetes care and autoimmune disease management.
Molecular Profiling Institute (MPI) 2005 – 2006
Consulted on development of a lab-on-a-chip system for molecular diagnostic applications and on specific molecular diagnostic applications in the areas of oncology and infectious disease.
Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) 2005
Assisted in the development of grant proposals in the areas of neurology and infectious disease.
Thailand Ministry of Public Health (NIH) 2004
Trained personnel on use of DNA sequence analysis software. Consulted on developing capabilities for microarray design, testing and production for diagnostics and monitoring applications.
Neugenesis (acquired by Intrexon, 2011) 1994 – 1995
Advised on genetic manipulation of Neurospora crassa to enhance mammalian protein production.
Board:
Arizona Collaboratory
Recreation and Athletics for Individuals with Disabilities (RAD)
Industry Positions:
Past positions:
Applied Biosystems - Scientist
Boehringer Mannheim - Project Manager
Roche Molecular Systems - Principal Scientist
Motorola Life Sciences - Senior Scientific Manager
Amersham Biosciences - Director
Molecular Profiling Institute - Vice President, R&D
PrognosDx Health - Chief Scientific Officer
Executive Education Courses:
Managing Teams for Innovation and Success, Stanford Executive Management Education, June 2008