Curt Machida

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Resident and Student Research Adviser at Oregon Health & Science University

Portland, Oregon, United States

Overview

Curt Machida is a Professor, inventor, and laboratory Director at Oregon Health & Science University, specializing in integrative biosciences and pediatric dentistry. Described by colleagues as an "innovative researcher" and "passionate teacher, " he is dedicated to student development and scientific advancement. He completed an NIH Postdoctoral Fellowship at OHSU.

His interests outside of his immediate work include following developments at major research institutions like the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Illinois Chicago, indicating a broad passion for academic and scientific progress.

As an inventor, he directs a laboratory focused on developing novel oral molecular diagnostics.

Personality Overview

Full Of Energy

Imaginative

Big Picture Person

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.  They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.

Topics They Care About

Molecular Diagnostics
As the Director of the Oral Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory at OHSU, his work is centered on creating new diagnostic tools for oral health.
Dental Microbiology
His laboratory and research focus specifically on caries (tooth decay) microbiology, aiming to better understand and detect oral pathogens.
Bioscience Education
He serves as a Course Director for dental students and an adviser for resident research, demonstrating a strong commitment to mentoring future scientists.

Media Appearances

Curtis A. Machida Ph.D. | OHSU People. Featured in Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)

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Work History

9-2006 - 4-2016
Resident and Student Research Adviser at Oregon Health & Science University
5-2002
Professor of Integrative Biosciences and Pediatric Dentistry at Oregon Health & Science University
5-2002
Director, Caries Microbiology and Oral Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory at Oregon Health & Science University
5-2002
Course Director, Integrative Biosciences for Dental Students at Oregon Health & Science University
1-2002 - 4-2016
Member, Editorial Board at Journal of Endodontics - Molecular Biotechnology - Oral Biology and Dentistry

Education

1985 - 1988
NIH Postdoctoral Fellowship from Oregon Health & Science University
1982 - 1984
Postdoctoral Fellowship from Oregon Health & Science University

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Exp : 30 Location : Portland, Oregon, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Resident and Student Research Adviser at Oregon Health & Science University
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Insights For Selling To Curt

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed
  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side
  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust
  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Curt is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Curt

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Curt move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Curt take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And Curt

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