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Paul Yager is a Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Washington, with adjunct appointments in Chemistry, Global Health, and Oral Biology. He leads pioneering research in microfluidics and biosensors, focusing on point-of-care diagnostics for global health. His work emphasizes low-cost, portable systems for resource-limited settings.
Education: A.B. in Biochemistry from Princeton University (1975), Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Oregon (1980). Early career included roles as a Research Chemist at the Naval Research Laboratory (1982–1987) and Resident Research Associate (1980–1982).
Research Interests: Development of microfluidic devices, paper-based assays, and novel biosensors for rapid disease detection. Key areas include influenza diagnostics, malaria biomarker detection, and nucleic acid amplification technologies. His innovations aim to democratize healthcare through accessible diagnostic tools.
Recent Article Trends: Focus on paper-based systems, portable energy solutions (e.g., hydrogen fuel cells), and automation of multistep assays. Research bridges bioengineering, nanotechnology, and global health equity.
- Awards: Fellow of National Academy of Inventors (2018), Seattle Magazine’s Top Doctors (2012), UW Research Award (2015).
- Grants/Patents: Over 40 patents (e.g., microfluidic devices, lipid-based sensors) and extensive NIH/NSF funding. Key patents include microband electrode arrays and diffusion-based chemical sensors.
- Labs/Teams: Yager Research Laboratory, Center for Applied Microtechnology, and collaborations with global health institutions.
