Carl Yamashiro

Carl.Yamashiro@asu.edu
(480) 884-0348
College of Health Solutions Arizona State University 13212 E. Shea Blvd. Scottsdale

Clinical Assoc Professor (FSC)

Faculty, SCOTTSDALE Campus, Mailcode 9020

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.

Curriculum Vitae

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).

Courses

Summer 2020
Course Number	Course Title
BMD 593	Applied Project

Spring 2020
Course Number	Course Title
BMD 513	Prin Diag Tech Immunoassays
BMD 514	Molecular Diagnostics
BMD 592	Research

Fall 2019
Course Number	Course Title
BMD 513	Prin Diag Tech Immunoassays
BMD 595	Continuing Registration

Summer 2019
Course Number	Course Title
BMD 593	Applied Project

Spring 2019
Course Number	Course Title
BMD 513	Prin Diag Tech Immunoassays
BMD 514	Molecular Diagnostics
BMD 592	Research
BMD 595	Continuing Registration

Fall 2018
Course Number	Course Title
BMD 513	Prin Diag Tech Immunoassays

Summer 2018
Course Number	Course Title
BMD 593	Applied Project

Spring 2018
Course Number	Course Title
BMD 513	Prin Diag Tech Immunoassays
BMD 592	Research
BMD 598	Special Topics

Fall 2017
Course Number	Course Title
BMD 513	Prin Diag Tech Immunoassays

Summer 2017
Course Number	Course Title
BMD 593	Applied Project

Spring 2017
Course Number	Course Title
BMD 592	Research
BMD 598	Special Topics

Fall 2016
Course Number	Course Title
BMD 590	Reading and Conference
BMD 598	Special Topics

Summer 2016
Course Number	Course Title
BMD 590	Reading and Conference
BMD 593	Applied Project
BMD 598	Special Topics

Spring 2016
Course Number	Course Title
BMD 592	Research
BMD 593	Applied Project
BMD 598	Special Topics

Fall 2015
Course Number	Course Title
BMD 592	Research
BMD 593	Applied Project
BMD 598	Special Topics

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