Biographical summary
Yao-Shan Fan, M.D., Ph.D., received his medical degree at Suzhou University Medical College (former Soochow Medical College) in 1978 and then received his Ph.D. degree at Harbin Medical University in 1986. He completed four years of research fellowship in cancer cytogenetics and human molecular genetics at Roswell Park Cancer Institute at Buffalo, New York and two years of CCMG (Canadian College of Medical Geneticists) training in clinical cytogenetics at University of Alberta.
As a board certified Clinical Cytogeneticist and Genomicist, he worked as the director of Clinical Cytogenetics Laboratory at Credit Valley Hospital in Mississauga and London Health Science Centre, and assistant /associate Professor of University of Western Ontario during 1990-2003. He also completed one year training in clinical molecular genetics and served as a member of the CCMG Cytogenetics Committee and member/chair of the Genetics Committee of the Canadian Laboratory Proficient Testing Program (LPTP).
Dr. Fan worked as a professor of pathology and genetics, medical director of Clinical Cytogenetics and Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory, medical director of the University of Miami Genomics Laboratory (NGS lab), and CLIA director of Pathology Laboratories (cytogenetics, molecular oncology, flow cytometry, microbiology and molecular infectious disease) at University of Miami Miller school of Medicine during 2003-2020.
Dr. Fan is one of the pioneers in molecular cytogenetics, particularly the technology of fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) and its applications in clinical and cancer cytogenetics. Dr. Fan authored "Molecular Cytogenetics: Protocols and Applications" in 2002, and continued his efforts in the applications of new molecular technologies including genomic microarrays, PCR based testing and sequencing for cancer diagnosis and treatment, and published over 100 articles and more than 300 abstracts in medical journals and conferences.
Dr. Fan recently joined the professional team in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic Florida as the director of molecular pathology. His clinical service and research will focus on applications of FISH, PCR, genomic microarray and DNA sequencing for cancer diagnosis, treatment and outcome monitoring.
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2003
Clinical Fellowship - Clinic Molecular Genetics McMaster University
- 1992
Clinical Fellowship - Clinical CytogeneticsUniversity of Alberta
- 1990
Diploma - Human GeneticsRoswell Park Cancer Institute
- 1990
Research Fellowship - Genetics and Endocrinology and Human GeneticsRoswell Park Cancer Institute
- 1987
Diploma - Cancer CytogeneticsRoswell Park Cancer Institute
- 1986
PhD - Cancer Biology/GeneticsHarbin Medical University
- 1983
Residency - Clinic GeneticsHarbin Medical University
- 1981
MSc - Medical GeneticsHarbin Medical University
- 1978
MDSuzhou Medical College
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2020
Clinical Cytogenetics and GenomicsAmerican Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics
Awards and honors
- 2014
Acknowledgment for knowledge of CAP process, inspection techniques, and commitment to helping laboratories improve patient careCollege of American Pathologists
- 2003
Recognition of exemplary achievement and distinguished contribution to the business communityWho’s Who Historical Society
- 2003
Recognition for contribution to the Quality Management Program, Laboratory Service (Lab Proficiency Testing Program of Canada) Scientific Committee (Member and Chair of Genetics Committee) from 1997-2003Ontario Medical Association
Professional memberships
- 2023 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Hematology
- 2010 - present
MemberAssociation for Molecular Pathology
- 2006 - 2007
PresidentAssociation of Chinese Geneticists in America
- 2006 - present
MemberAmerican Medical Association
- 2005 - 2009
MemberBoard of Directors, Association of Chinese Geneticists in America
- 2005 - 2006
President ElectAssociation of Chinese Geneticists in America
- 2003 - 2009
MemberAssociation of Chinese Geneticists in America
- 1999 - 2003
MemberUniversity of Western Ontario
- 1999 - 2001
MemberLondon Health Sciences Center, London, Canada
- 1998 - 2003
MemberLPTP/QMP, OMA
- 1998 - 2003
MemberManagement Committee, Quality Management Program, Laboratory Services
- 1997 - 2003
MemberGenetics Committee, Quality Management Program, Laboratory Services
- 1997 - 2003
ChairGenetics Committee, Quality Management Program, Laboratory Services
- 1996 - 2003
MemberFetal-Maternal Medicine Committee, University of Western Ontario
- 1996 - 2003
MemberMaternal-Fetal Medicine Residency Training Program Committee, University of Western Ontario
- 1996 - 2003
MemberUniversity of Western Ontario, Department of Obstetrics
- 1996 - present
FellowAmerican College of Medical Genetics and Genomics
- 1995 - 2001
MemberCytogenetics Committee, Canadian College of Medical Geneticists
- 1994 - 2004
FellowCanadian College of Medical Geneticists
- 1993 - 2003
MemberGenetics Advisory Committee, University of Western Ontario
- 1993 - 2003
MemberGenetics Technology Advisory Council, Michener Institute for Applied Health
- 1993 - 2003
MemberOntario Cytogenetics Group
- 1992 - 2012
MemberAmerican Society of Human Genetics
- 1991 - 2001
MemberLaboratory Medicine Leadership Team, London Health Sciences Center
- 1978 - present
MemberAmerican College of Medical Genetics and Genomics
- 1978 - present
MemberAmerican Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics
Publications