Dr. Amy Yasko

Ph.D., NHD, AMD, HHP, FAAIM
 
 
 
Degrees/Certification
 
Doctorate Microbiology/Immunology/Infectious Disease
Registered Naturopath - Washington D.C.
Certified Alternative Medical Practitioner
Certified Holistic Health Practitioner
Fellow-American Association Integrative Medicine
College of Physicians-Certified Diplomat
College of Herbal Medicine-Certified Diplomat
College of Pharmaceutical Sciences-Certified Diplomat

 
 
Education


Albany Medical College of Union University

Dept. Microbiology/Immunology & Infectious Disease
Ph.D. – graduated Summa Cum Laude
Research – Antibiotic Resistance and Transport
Dean’s Award for Research Excellence


Clayton College of Natural Health

Doctor Naturopathy
Graduated with Highest Honors


Clayton College of Natural Health

NHD – Doctor Natural Health
Graduated with Highest honors


Colgate University

Hamilton, New York
Double Major – Chemistry and Fine Arts
B.A. – Graduated Magna Cum Laude




Academic Positions


Yale Medical Center

Department of Hematology
New Haven, Connecticut
Fellow – Eukaryotic/Prokaryotic Drug Resistance


Strong Memorial Hospital

Cancer Center
Rochester, New York
Fellow – Mammalian Retroviruses


Strong Memorial Hospital

Dept. Pediatrics & Infectious Disease
Rochester, New York
Fellow – Bacterial Vaccines




Industrial Positions


Neurological Research Institute, LLC

Director, Registered Naturopath
Complementary & Alternative Health Care


Holistic Health Consultants, LLC

Medical Consultant
Complementary & Alternative Health Care


Serenity Corners

Chief Medical Officer
Complementary & Alternative Health Care


Oligos Etc. Inc.
Cofounder and Vice President
Development of Nucleic Acid based drugs
as anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory agents


Biotix Inc.

Cofounder and Vice President
Development of automated DNA Synthesizer


International Biotechnologies Inc. (now Kodak/IBI)
Director of Research and Development
Development of Molecular Biology Kits
            
 
 
Honors and Associations
 
2004 CASD Award for RNA Research in Autism
Who’s Who in the World
Who’s Who in American Women
Who’s Who in Science and Engineering
Who’s Who in Young Professionals
Who’s Who in Emerging Leaders
Scientific Advisory Board-National Foundation Alternative Medicine (NFAM)
American College for Advancement in Medicine
Founding Member of National Integrative Medicine Council (NIMC)
American Naturopathic Medical Association
Society for Neuroscience
American Nutraceutical Association
Association of Drugless Practitioners
National Center for Homeopathy
American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists
Marion Foundation
Association of Medical Diagnostics Manufacturers
American Chemical Society – Division of Medicinal Chemistry
American Society for Microbiology
Life Extension Foundation
New York Biotechnology Association
New York Academy of Sciences
American Association for the Advancement of Science
National Association of Female Executives
Sigma XI Research Society
 
 
 
Selected Publications
 
1.Arrow, A. and H. Taber (1984) Correlation between cytochrome aa3 concentrations and streptomycin accumulation in Bacillus subtills. Antimicrobial Agents Chemotherapy 26:507-512.
2.Faletto, D.L., A. Arrow and I.G. Macara (1985) A very Early Decrease in Phosphatidylinositol Turnover Precedes the Decrease in c-myc Expression Accompanying Induction of Friend Erythroleukemia Cell Differentiation. Cell, 43:315.
3.Arrow, A. and H. Taber (1986) Streptomycin accumulation by Bacillus subtills requires both a membrane potential and cytochrome aa33. Antimicrobial Agents Chemotherapy 29: 143-148.
4.Arrow, A., P. Miller, J. Mueller, and H. Taber (1987) Bacterial uptake of Aminoglycoside Antibiotics. Microbiological Reviews 51:439-457.
5. Arrow, A. et al(1987) A rapid single stranded cloning sequencing, insertion and deletion strategy. In: Methods in Enzymology 204:155.
6.Henderson, M., Arrow, A., et al. (1989) Chemical integrity and biological activity of synthetic DNA. American Biotechnology Laboratory 7 (6):22.
7.Henderson, M., Arrow, A. et al. (1989) Rapid Synthesis, cleavage, and deprotection of DNA sequencing primers. American Biotechnology Laboratory 7 (3): 20.
8.. Arrow,A et al. (1989) A rapid single stranded cloning sequencing, insertion, and deletion strategy. Recombinant DNA Methodology, p.711    Editors: Wu. Grossman, Moldave. Academic Press, NY.
9.Yasko, A.Arrow , et al. (1992) Antimicrobial Compounds and their use. US Patent
10.Yasko, A. Arrow , et al (1993) Acid Stable End Blocked Nucleic Acids and Therapeutic Uses Thereof. US Patent
11.Yasko, A. Arrow, et al (1994) Oligonucleotide Phosphate Ester. US Patent
12.Yasko, A. Arrow, et al (1995) Three Component Chimeric Antisense Oligonucleotides. US Patent
13.Yasko, A. Arrow et al (1996) Therapeutic Antisense Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors. US Patent
14.Yasko, A. Arrow et al (1997) Array Based Patent and Applications. US Patent
15.Yasko, A. Arrow, et al. (1999) Method for Nucleic Acid Preparation. US Patent
16.Yasko, A. Arrow et al (2000) Homeopathic Use of Nucleic Acids and Their Composition. US Patent
17.Yasko, A. Arrow, et al2001) Oligonucleotide- Containing Pharmacological Compositions and Their Use. US Patent
18.Bates, Reddoch, Hansakul, Arrow et al. (2002) Biosensor detection of triplex formation by modified oligonucleotides. Analytical Biochemistry
19.Yasko, A. (2002) Role of Excitotoxins in Autistic Type Behavior. www.holistichealth.com
20.Yasko, A. (2003) Neurological Inflammation: An Approach to Reversing the Process. www.holistichealth.com
21.Yasko, A. (2003) Autism: An Approach to Reversing the Process. www.holistichealth.com
22. Gordon, G. and A. Yasko (2004) RNA Based Therapies in Nutritional Medicine. Explore 13(2).
23.Gordon, G. and A. Yasko (2004) A Unique Approach to Metal Detoxification. Explore 13(5).
24.Yasko, A. and G. Gordon (2004) Heal Your Body Naturally. Explore 13(6).
25.Gordon, G. and A. Yasko (2004) The Puzzle of Autism. Matrix Press.
26.Yasko, A. and G. Gordon (2004) The Power of RNA. Matrix Press.
27.Yasko, A. and G. Gordon (2005) A Mutifactorial Approach to Heart Disease. Townsend Newsletter, May 2005.
28.Yasko, A. (2005) The Role of RNA in Addressing Multifactorial Disease. Annals NY Academy Science. Manuscript submitted
29.Yasko, A. and G. Gordon (2006 )Nutrigenomic Testing and the Methylation Pathway. Townsend Newsletter. 270: 69.  
30. Yasko, A. (2005) Genetic Bypass Matrix Press
31. Yasko, Amy.  Interview with Elizabeth Nelson. Finding The Words. 2005. PBS.
32. Yasko, Amy.  Interview with Burton Goldberg. Do No Harm. 2006. (Pending)
33. Yasko, Amy. Interview with Teri Small. Autism: Help, Hope, and Healing.  Autism One Radio. IL. 25 July 2006, 1 Aug. 2006.
34. Yasko, Amy. Interview with Dr. Dennis Courtney. AM Impact on Your Health. WKHB, PA. 21 Mar. 2005, 23 Mar. 2005, 30 Mar. 2005.
35. Yasko, Amy. Interview with Deborah Ray. The Deborah Ray Show. Healthy Talk Radio. FL. 12 May 2005.
36. Yasko, Amy. Interview with Burton Goldberg. Health News. WBAI, NY. 2 Mar. 2005.
37. Yasko, Amy. Interview with Dr. Majid Ali. Science, Health, Healing. WBAI, NY. 9 May 2005.
38. Yasko, A. and G. Gordon (2006) The Puzzle of Autism. Revised Ed. Matrix Press.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Curriculum vitae