Kevin Potter, Ph.D.
About Kevin Potter, Ph.D.
Kevin Potter, Ph.D., is a Scientist II at Locus Biosciences, Inc. with expertise in gene expression profiling and chromatin landscape analysis, having previously held research positions at the University of North Carolina and Iowa State University.
Work at Locus Biosciences
Kevin Potter, Ph.D., has been employed at Locus Biosciences, Inc. as a Scientist II since 2022. In this role, he focuses on profiling changes in gene expression, transcription factor binding, and accessible chromatin landscapes. His work contributes to the company's research initiatives in Chapel Hill, NC, where he applies his expertise in molecular biology to advance the understanding of genetic mechanisms.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Potter earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology from Iowa State University, where he studied from 2011 to 2015. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Graceland University, completed from 2004 to 2008. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his research in genetics and plant biology.
Background
Prior to his current position, Kevin Potter worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 2015 to 2019. He also served as a Graduate Research Assistant at Iowa State University from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, he worked as a Plant Metabolism Scientist at Elo Life Systems from 2019 to 2021, where he utilized CRISPR-Cas9 technology in his research.
Research Contributions
Kevin Potter specializes in forward and reverse genetics approaches to study plant growth and development. He has developed transcriptional regulatory networks and models by integrating RNA-Seq, ChIP-Seq, and ATAC-Seq methods in response to cytokinin treatment in rice and Arabidopsis. His research has contributed to a deeper understanding of plant signaling pathways.