Dr. Sebastian Pott

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sebastian Pott is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Chicago, focusing on the integration of genetics, genomics, and systems biology to understand gene regulation at the single-cell level. His research is particularly concerned with epigenetics and the regulation of gene expression, employing cutting-edge techniques in single-cell genomics and single-molecule genomics to enable comprehensive analyses of primary tissues. He received his PhD in Medical Sciences from the Karolinska Institute in 2011. Before joining the University of Chicago, he undertook postdoctoral research in Genomics at Princeton University. His work has significant implications for the understanding of cellular changes under normal and disease conditions, notably in relation to intestinal health and diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. He has been involved in various published studies examining cellular and epigenetic dynamics in health and disease, demonstrating a commitment to advancing the field through innovative research and collaboration.

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