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FacultyKarl Johnson

Karl Johnson
Karl Johnson
Professor and Chair of Biology
KINSC S216
(610) 896-1306
kjohnson [at] haverford.edu
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Education

B.A., Swarthmore College
M.S., M.Phil., and Ph.D., Yale University

Research

In our lab we seek to understand how biological systems assemble and maintain a diversity of structural systems such as the cytoskeleton, the eukaryotic flagellum and virus particles. Our interests range from basic scientific questions to applications in medicine and nanotechnology.  Right now we are focusing our effort, with support from the National Institutes of Health, on understanding a novel approach to gene editing called Oligonucleotide-Directed Mutagenesis (ODM).  Simpler than CRISPR-based approaches, ODM permits single base editing of complex genomes and will be a powerful tool to address a number of key biological questions.  We also are working to grow a diverse, equitable and inclusive scientific community where everyone feels empowered and enabled to explore the wonders of biology and living systems!

Courses Taught:

Biol H201 Molecules, Cells and Organisms

Bio H295/395/495 Crafting an Inclusive Biology Curriculum

Bio H300/301/302 Advanced Laboratories in Biology and Biochemistry (a.k.a. "Superlab")

Bio H322 Cell Architecture

Bio H407 Senior Research Tutorial in BioArchitecture

Biol H499 Senior Departmental Studies

Helpful Resources:

Check out the Haverford BioInfoHub and the Haverford Biology students for Inculsion and Diversity (BID) Website for recent news, DEI developments and other important information!

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