Josh L Espinoza

Josh L Espinoza is a Principal Bioinformatics Scientist at NewAtlantis Labs, focusing on genome-resolved (meta)genomics, bioprospecting, and artificial intelligence for marine ecosystems and conservation since March 2024. Espinoza has served as a Visiting Scientist at the J. Craig Venter Institute since June 2015, with a history of progressive roles including Staff Scientist, Bioinformatics Engineer, Bioinformatics Analyst, and Microbial Informatics Intern. Espinoza's educational background includes a PhD in Biotechnology from the Durban University of Technology, an MS in Bioinformatics from UC Santa Cruz, and a BS in Cellular and Molecular Biology from San Diego State University. Publications since 2016 include collaborative research on topics related to RNA decay and neurodevelopmental disorders, demonstrating a commitment to advancing bioinformatics and marine science.