Duane Eugene Piazza

Background

Piazza, Duane Eugene was born on June 5, 1954 in San Jose, California, United States. Son of Salvador Richard and Mary Bernice Piazza.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biology, U. San Francisco, 1976; Master of Arts in Biology, San Francisco State University, 1986.

Career

Staff research associate I, University of California, San Francisco, 1975-1981; senior research technician, XOMA Corporation, San Francisco, 1981-1982; biologist II, Syntex United States of America Inc., Palo Alto, California, 1982-1985; president, consultant, Ryte For You, Oakland, California, since 1985; research associate I, Cetus Corporation, Emeryville, California, 1986-1990; research associate II, John Muir Cancer and Aging Research Institute, Walnut Creek, California, 1991-1992; research associate, Pharmagenesis, Palo Alto, California, 1993-1996; assistant laboratory manager, De Anza College Community College, Cupertino, California, since 1996.

Achievements

• Duane Eugene Piazza has been listed as a noteworthy Biomedical researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

CPR & first aid instructor American Red Cross, 1980-1992, volunteer 1st aid station instructor, Santa Cruz, 1985-1986, volunteer 1st aid station disaster action team, Oakland, since 1986, branch chairman disaster action team, 1987-1988. Treasurer Reganti Homeowner Association, 1990-1992. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Society Microbiology, New York Academy Sciences, Astronomical Society Pacific, Planetary Society, Mount Diablo Astronomy Society.

Interests

• Avocations: scuba diving, swimming, backpacking, photography, astronomy.

Connections

Married Sandra Patrignani, September 19, 1992.

Father:

Salvador Richard Piazza

Mother:

Mary Bernice Piazza

Spouse:

Sandra Patrignani