Background
Yasuda, Akira was born on May 13, 1954 in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan. Son of Hiromu and Toshiko (Takashima) Yasuda.
Yasuda, Akira was born on May 13, 1954 in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan. Son of Hiromu and Toshiko (Takashima) Yasuda.
Bachelor of Science, Tsukuba (Japan) University, 1980. Master Medical Science, Tsukuba (Japan) University, 1982. Doctor Medical Science, Tsukuba (Japan) University, 1984.
Doctor of Philosophy, Imperial College of Science and Technology, London, 1985.
Assistant director, Japan Broadcasting Association, Osaka, 1973-1976; assistant professor, Tsukuba Nursing College, 1982-1984; research fellow, Imperial College Science and Technology, 1983-1985; manager, Kaneka Corporation, Osaka, 1985-1994; director, Kaneka Corporation, Osaka, since 1994. Councilor Japanese Circulation Society, Tokyo, 1990-1995, Japanese Society for Dialysis Therapy, Tokyo, 1991-1997, Japanese Society biomedical Engineering, Tokyo, 1992-1995, Japanese Society for Artificial Organs, Tokyo, 1994-1997.
Member Toa Astronomy Association, European Renal Association, New York Academy of Sciences, Osaka Orchestral Association, Japan Heart Care Association for Childhood, Hyogo Soccer Clubs Organization.
Married Ryoko Yano, September 21, 1985. Children: Souhei, Hideo.