Josh L Espinoza

Josh L Espinoza has a diverse work experience in various research and academic institutions. Josh L started their career as an Undergraduate Researcher at San Diego State University, where they worked on computational science research and electron microscopy.

Josh L then worked as a Stem Cell Trainee at The Scripps Research Institute and as a CIRM Stem Cell Intern at the California Institute of Regenerative Medicine. During these roles, they contributed to publications on gene regulation and stem cell biology.

Josh later joined UC San Diego as a Staff Research Assistant, where they were involved in neurodevelopmental disorder gene network research. Josh L also conducted research as a Graduate Student Researcher at UC Santa Cruz, focusing on bioinformatics and microbial informatics.

In 2019, they became a Researcher and PhD Candidate at the Durban University of Technology in South Africa, collaborating with the J. Craig Venter Institute. Their work in this role led to the completion of a PhD dissertation.

Currently, Josh works at the J. Craig Venter Institute, initially as a Microbial Informatics Intern and later progressing to roles such as Bioinformatics Analyst, Bioinformatics Engineer, and now, a Staff Scientist. Josh L has contributed to numerous publications and is experienced in bioinformatics and analytics.

Josh L Espinoza has an extensive education history in the field of biotechnology. Josh L obtained their Doctor of Philosophy - PhD in Biotechnology from Durban University of Technology, where they studied from 2019 to 2022. Prior to that, they earned a Master's of Science degree in Bioinformatics from the University of California, Santa Cruz, from 2014 to 2016.

In their undergraduate years, Josh attended San Diego State University from 2007 to 2013, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology. During their time there, they also participated in a study abroad program at Massey University in 2010, focusing on Biology, General.

Additionally, Josh has acquired several certifications to enhance their knowledge and skills. This includes the certification in "Malice Analysis: Assessing Your Project for Security Concerns" from the Engineering Biology Research Consortium in April 2021 and the certification in "Information Security and Privacy Awareness" from The National Institutes of Health in 2015. Josh L has also obtained a certification in "Research with data or laboratory specimens (Human Research)" from the CITI Program in April 2022.

Overall, Josh L Espinoza's education and certifications reflect their commitment to advancing their expertise in biotechnology and related fields.