Daryl Gohl

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Associate Research Professor
Group Leader, UMGC Innovation Lab
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Education
  • B.A. Environmental Sciences, Northwestern University
  • Ph.D. Molecular Biology, Princeton University
External Affiliations

Department of Genetics, Cell Biology, and Developmental Biology

Biography

Dr. Daryl Gohl's work focuses on developing new techniques for genomics-based measurements and genetic manipulation of complex biological systems. Daryl helped lead the team that sequenced the zebra mussel genome, and is now working to use this genomic information to develop methods to genetically manipulate zebra mussels and to identify a genetic Achilles' heel that could aid biocontrol efforts. He also leads a USGS-funded project focused on using genomic surveillance to trace source populations of zebra mussel infestations and inform management decisions. In addition to his academic work, Daryl is a co-founder of CoreBiome, Inc. and Objective Biotechnology. A native of Central Minnesota, Daryl enjoys hiking, canoeing, and camping throughout the state with his family.

Research

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Hernández Elizárraga, V. H., Ballantyne, S., O’Brien, L. G., Americo, J. A., Suhr, S. T., Senut, M.-C., Minerich, B., Merkes, C. M., Edwards, T. M., Klymus, K., Richter, C. A., Waller, D. L., Passamaneck, Y. J., Rebelo, M. F., & Gohl, D. M. (2023). Toward invasive mussel genetic biocontrol: Approaches, challenges, and perspectives. iScience, 26(10). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2023.108027
 
McCartney, M. A., Auch, B., Kono, T., Mallez, S., Zhang, Y., Obille, A., Becker, A., Abrahante, J. E., Garbe, J., Badalamenti, J. P., Herman, A., Mangelson, H., Liachko, I., Sullivan, S., Sone, E. D., Koren, S., Silverstein, K. A. T., Beckman, K. B., & Gohl, D. M. (2022). The genome of the zebra mussel, Dreissena polymorpha: A resource for comparative genomics, invasion genetics, and biocontrol. G3: Genes, Genomes, Genetics, 12(2). https://doi.org/10.1093/g3journal/jkab423
 
McCartney, M. A., Mallez, S., & Gohl, D. M. (2019). Genome projects in invasion biology. Conservation Genetics, 20(6), 1201–1222. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10592-019-01224-x