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Robert Potts [Alumni]

Bean Group, Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Current research

My PhD project is focused on understanding the genetics underlying disease resistance, specifically to ostreid herpes virus, in Pacific oysters. To do this I will be using DNA editing technologies (CRISPR/Cas9) to understand the significance of specific genes within the oyster genome. I am also interested in primary cell culture and have spent some time developing methods for establishing cultures.

 

Favourite aquaculture species

Crassostrea gigas (obviously).

 

Background

During my undergrad I worked on research projects where I developed an interest for aquaculture, and my year working at the Pirbright Institute gave me a foundation in genetics. My PhD project is a combination of both, with lots of new things involved also.

  • [2014-2017]       Undergraduate studies (Biology, University of Exeter)
  • [2017-2018]       Lab technician (Arthropod genetics group, Pirbright Institute)
  • [2018-2022]       PhD student (EastBio CASE studentship, Roslin Institute and Cefas)
  • [2022-Present] Postdoc (Roslin Institute).

 

Interests, hopes and dreams

When I am not working I will be playing rugby, hiking, camping or otherwise enjoying what Scotland has to offer.

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