Joseph D. Yao

Dr. Joseph D. Yao, Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, specializes in infectious disease diagnostics, particularly for viral hepatitis, HIV, and transplant-associated infections. With appointments in both Clinical Microbiology and Internal Medicine, his work focuses on optimizing molecular testing protocols and improving diagnostic accuracy for immunocompromised patients.

• Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
• Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
• Consultant, Division of Clinical Microbiology

His educational background includes training at University of Manitoba, Mayo Clinic, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, with board certifications in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. He has received multiple teaching awards including the Teacher of the Year Award and Norman Bethune Award.

Key research themes span HIV diagnostic advancements, transplant infection monitoring, and SARS-CoV-2 testing innovations. His publications demonstrate expertise in molecular assay development and serological testing with applications in epidemiology and clinical decision-making.

• 1994 - Norman Bethune Award
• 2000-2001 - Multiple Teaching Excellence Awards
• 2010 - IDSA Fellowship
• 2018 - CLSI Committee Membership

Active in professional societies including the American Society for Microbiology and Association for Molecular Pathology, he contributes to diagnostic standardization and clinical virology advancements.