#biotechnology #biohacking #genetics #toctw #podcast Dr. Jo Zayner is a global leader in the BioHacker movement, constantly pushing the boundaries of Science outside traditional environments. They started BioHacking during their Ph.D. in Molecular Biophysics at the University of Chicago, creating The Chromochord in their apartment, the world’s first musical instrument that uses engineered protein nanotechnology. After their Ph.D., Jo received a prestigious fellowship to work with NASA's Synthetic Biology program, engineering bacteria to help terraform Mars. Now they are the Founder and CEO of The ODIN. Jo has a number of Scientific publications and awards for their work in protein and genetic engineering and is also recipient of Art awards for creating Speculative Science works that have been featured in museums across the world, including NY MoMA PS1. Their work has been featured in Time, Scientific American, Popular Science, Businessweek, The Verge and NPR, among many others. They enjoy Whiskey and Red Bull, sometimes together. You can find their personal blog at
http://josiahzayner.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-zayner
https://www.the-odin.com
https://amateurgods.substack.com/
https://twitter.com/4LOVofScience
