John Yamauchi, PhD
About John Yamauchi, PhD
John Yamauchi, PhD, serves as the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Marketplace Director at Scientist.com since 2018. He has a diverse background in biomedical research and business development, with experience at notable institutions such as the California Institute for Biomedical Research and Roche.
Work at Scientist.com
John Yamauchi, PhD, has served as the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Marketplace Director at Scientist.com since 2018. In this role, he focuses on developing strategic partnerships and enhancing the marketplace's offerings. His tenure at Scientist.com has spanned six years, during which he has contributed to the company's growth and innovation in the life sciences sector. The organization is known for its platform that connects researchers with service providers, facilitating efficient project execution.
Education and Expertise
John Yamauchi holds a PhD in Molecular Pharmacology from the University of California, San Diego, where he studied from 2006 to 2011. He also earned a Master's degree in Business Analytics from the Rady School of Management at UC San Diego in 2018. His educational background is complemented by a Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering-Biotechnology, also from UC San Diego, completed in 2006. His expertise includes protein engineering, purification, structural studies using X-ray crystallography, and high throughput screening assay development.
Background
John Yamauchi has a diverse professional background in the life sciences and biotechnology sectors. He co-founded CHEMOTACTICS, INC in 2011 and has held various positions, including Postdoctoral Fellow at the California Institute for Biomedical Research and Associate International Product Manager at Roche. He has also worked as a Strategic Account Manager at Natera and a Business Development Consultant at BioBlocks, Inc. His experience spans roles in research, product management, and business development.
Achievements
Throughout his career, John Yamauchi has made significant contributions to scientific research and product development. He has developed high throughput fluorescent assays for large library screens utilizing genetically encoded calcium sensors. His research includes designing selective agonists for the alpha7-nicotinic receptor and investigating the kinetics and ligand-dependent activation of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. He has also specialized in confocal and microscopy imaging, HTS assay development, and gene sequencing.
Professional Involvement
In addition to his roles in various companies, John Yamauchi has been actively involved in the entrepreneurial community. He served as the Executive Committee Vice-Chair for The Entrepreneur Challenge from 2008 to 2014. This role allowed him to engage with emerging businesses and foster innovation in the San Diego area. His commitment to the scientific community and entrepreneurship reflects his dedication to advancing research and development in biotechnology.