Joshua Dunn

About Joshua Dunn

I am a molecular and computational biologist with interests in RNA biology, comparative genomics, and evolution. I recently finished my PhD in Jonathan Weissman\'s lab at UCSF, where I studied alternative decoding of the genetic code. I have a strong scientific background in molecular biology, genetics, and bioinformatics, but also communication skills such as information design, graphic design, and technical writing.I am interested in both professional and recreational projects that involve lab work, biology, data mining, and, in particular, collaboration with thinkers from other disciplines. I also have a fondness for fungi and other microbes.

Experience

1. Senior Director, Design and Computational Biology

   Ginkgo Bioworks

   Jul 2023 — Present · Boston, MA, US

Education

• University of California, San Francisco

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Genomics

  2008 — 2015

• Yale University

  Bachelor's Degree, Molecular, Cellular, & Developmental Biology

  1999 — 2003

Skills

• Linux System Administration
• Unix Shell Scripting
• Tissue Culture
• Genomics
• Microbial Genetics
• Technical Writing
• Research
• Software Development
• Python
• Laboratory
• Cell Biology
• Rna Biology
• Next Generation Sequencing
• Computational Biology
• Fine Printing
• Java
• Teaching
• Cell Culture
• Bioinformatics
• Information Design
• Molecular Genetics
• Yeast
• Molecular Biology
• Assay Development
• Genetics
• Genetic Engineering
• Molecular Cloning
• Functional Genomics