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… Dr. Yasuo Yoshikuni has been head of the DNA Synthesis Science Program since 2015. The mission of this program is to harness the power of DNA synthesis, … Yasuo Yoshikuni is the DNA Synthesis Science Program Head at the JGI. Click to learn more about the program's areas of focus, major initiatives and more.  …

… Mr. Schmutz’s involvement with the JGI dates back to 1997, when he was working for the Stanford … human chromosomes 5, 16, and 19. Following the completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003, he developed … assembly, and improvement strategies for de novo sequencing of eukaryotic organisms from simple yeasts to large …

… Dr. Blaby-Haas joined the JGI in 2022 as lead of the Biomolecular … at Berkeley Lab. She is spearheading the development of a joint user capability between the JGI and Molecular … PhD, Microbiology and Cell Science, University of Florida NIH Postdoctoral Researcher, UCLA …

… Specializing in mass spectrometry-centered projects, Dr. Bowen’s work focuses on developing high-performance computing workflows and integrating mathematics and chemistry for advanced … BS – University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Chemical Engineering Ph. D. – … 2024 Berkeley Lab Recognition of Excellence Award 2016 R&D 100 Winner 2014 Berkeley Lab …

… Dr. Blow joined the JGI in 2009, and currently heads the Genome Analysis group. In this role he supervises the Genome … BS in Biochemistry and Biological Chemistry, Nottingham University, UK PhD in Genomics, University of Cambridge, UK Postdoctoral training Wellcome Trust Sanger …

… Schulz joined the DOE Joint Genome Institute in 2016 and is leading the New Lineages of Life Group. His research is focussed on the discovery of novel bacterial, archaeal and eukaryotic microbes and … B.Sc. Biochemistry, University of Applied Sciences Mannheim (Germany) M.Sc. Molecular …

… Since 2019 Dr. Blaby heads the Biodesign Platform at the Joint Genome … National Laboratory where he focused on functional genomics of phototrophs. Through this and post-doctoral positions at University of Florida and UCLA he has worked with a wide range of … B.Sc. (HONS) – University of Wales, Cardiff, Genetics Ph.D. – University of …

… Dr. Vogel joined JGI in 2014 to establish a plant functional genomics program. Prior to this, … years where he was a driving force behind the development of numerous genomic resources that fostered the widespread adoption of Brachypodium distachyon as an experimental model for the …

… After studying the mechanism of action of antifungal natural products and their … Tanja Woyke is the Microbial Science Program Head as well as our Deputy of User Programs. Click to learn more about the program's … The Deputy of User Programs provides direction, leadership and …

… Kjiersten Fagnan began working with JGI in 2012 as a NERSC … closely with staff to understand the data-intensive nature of JGI workloads. Dr. Fagnan was appointed CIO of the JGI in 2016, and in 2018 was hired to be the JGI’s … Kjiersten Fagnan is the JGI's Chief Informatics Officer. Click to learn more about how the JGI supports the …