Shuntaro Shinada

Shuntaro Shinada, MD is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. He specializes in Rheumatology with expertise in musculoskeletal ultrasound, serving as the head instructor at Alhambra Kendo Dojo. His clinical and academic roles include teaching, patient care, and research in autoimmune diseases.

Education: Earned a medical degree from Keck School of Medicine as a Dean’s Scholar (1994-1995), preceded by a B.S. in Molecular and Cell Biology from UC Berkeley with Departmental Honors (1993) and multiple Dean’s List recognitions (1990-1992).

Research focuses on rheumatologic conditions including dermatomyositis, rheumatoid arthritis, and pain management. His work bridges clinical practice and translational research, addressing therapeutic challenges in autoimmune disorders. Recent studies explore tenofovir renal effects in hepatitis B patients and cutaneous manifestations of autoimmune diseases.

Awards include the Amgen Fellows Scholarship (2003), Ortho-McNeil Rheumatology Fellowship (2003), and recognition for academic excellence throughout his education.

Grants and lab affiliations are not explicitly detailed in the provided text. Clinical contributions include managing musculoskeletal ultrasound clinics at LAC+USC Medical Center and pioneering rituximab therapies for resistant autoimmune conditions.