Colby Johnson

Colby Johnson received his B.S. in Biochemistry from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. He aims to use his background in molecular biology to inform conservation technologies at the population level. His master’s project supports the development of genetic biocontrol systems for common carp by the Smanski Lab through their surrogacy in a more research-friendly species, the fathead minnow. He is also involved with the Bischof Lab’s efforts in germ line cryopreservation and aims to combine germ cell preservation with the concept of surrogacy to be able to retain lines of fish indefinitely and revive them when needed. He loves playing chess, running, and kayaking when he’s out of lab.