Daniel Gibson

Daniel Gibson has extensive experience in the field of synthetic biology. Daniel began their career as a postdoctoral researcher at the J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI) in 2004, where they led efforts to synthesize two complete bacterial genomes. These projects resulted in the creation of the first synthetic bacterial cell and the development of DNA synthesis and assembly methods.

In 2011, Gibson joined Synthetic Genomics as the Vice President of DNA Technology. Daniel played a key role in constructing the first synthetic bacterial genome in 2008 and the first synthetic cell in 2010 while working at JCVI. At Synthetic Genomics, they were involved in the invention of Gibson Assembly®, a DNA assembly method.

More recently, in 2018, Gibson assumed the position of Chief Technology Officer at both Telesis Bio and Codex DNA. However, there is no information available about the specific roles and responsibilities they held in these companies.

Daniel Gibson completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, General from the University at Buffalo in 1999. Daniel then pursued their Ph.D. in Molecular Biology at the University of Southern California from 1999 to 2004.