John Godwin

John Godwin is a Professor and Director of the Graduate Program in Biology at North Carolina State University. He is affiliated with the David Clark Labs and holds roles in multiple graduate programs including Bioinformatics, Biological Sciences, Functional Genomics, Genetics, and Integrative Physiology and Neurobiology. His research focuses on neuroendocrinology, environmental and genetic influences on sex determination in fishes, and innovative solutions for invasive species control through gene drive technologies. He has contributed extensively to understanding mechanisms of socially induced sex change in reef fish and the impacts of environmental factors like temperature on aquatic species.

Key research areas include: (1) Hormonal regulation of behavior and reproduction in teleost fishes, (2) Application of synthetic gene drives for eradicating invasive rodents, (3) Ecological impacts of environmental pollutants on wildlife, and (4) Evolutionary mechanisms underlying sexual plasticity. His work spans laboratory studies with model organisms like bluehead wrasse and applied conservation projects involving island ecosystems.

Dr. Godwin's research integrates molecular genetics, behavioral ecology, and environmental science. He has pioneered studies on using gene drive systems for population control, particularly focusing on island conservation scenarios. His lab explores both basic science (neuroendocrine signaling pathways) and applied approaches (novel eradication tools for invasive species).