Richard Y. Zhao
Director of Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory @University of Maryland Medical System
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory @University of Maryland Medical System
A CLIA/CAP accredited hospital laboratory.
EDUCATION
Oregon State University
Ph.D., Microbial Genetics and Molecular Biology
Shanghai International Studies University
English
Oregon State University
Master of Science (M.S.), Genetics
Ocean University of China
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marine Biology
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Postdoc
Beijing Language and Culture University
English
SKILLS
ABOUT RICHARD Y. ZHAO
A tenured professor of pathology, microbiology-immunology, human virology and global health working through several leading universities with main research focus on HIV/AIDS, Zika virus, SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 and cancer biology. Best known for the use of fission yeast (Schizosaccharomyces pombe) as a model system to systematically study human virology and for HTS of antivirals. Broad scientific training background with appreciation and understanding of a wide-range of scientific issues. Clinically, a molecular pathologist with decades of experiences and have founded four CLIA/CAP accredited translational genomic or molecular diagnostic laboratories. Clinical specialties include translational genomics, companion diagnostics and precision medicine. Also as an academic leader, familiar with research, academic and international affairs. Over one hundred and sixty scientific publications, editorial member of major scientific journals, grant reviews for over ten countries and invited scientific and clinical lectures world-wide. Major honors include receiving Bernard L. Mirkin, PhD, MD Research Scholar Endowed Chair at Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Honorary Director of The Gallo Virology Institute, Shandong, China and elected to Fellows of American Academy of Microbiology (AAM) and American Association for The Advancement of Science the work place, • a planner who likes to work with clearly defined and strategic goals• a team builder who is always intrigued by the synergistic power • a director who is effective in organization and execution • a leader who has strong track record in financial, personnel and organizational managementOn a personal level, • a man who believes in interacting with people with positive attitude, sincerity and humility• a professional who is dedicated, enthusiastic and diligent • an extrovert who trusts in communication and thrives on team work • a scientist who exercises logical thinking and critical reasoning • an educator who enjoys teaching at all levels• an international explorer who appreciates diverse culture
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