Kenyon Applebee

Kenyon Applebee is a Senior Staff Scientist at Illumina, specializing in on-market assay sustaining and development. They serve as a technical subject matter expert, leading quality investigations and complex design changes for library preparation products. With a strong background in both development support and operations, Kenyon has extensive experience in statistical methods, risk assessment, and cross-functional team collaboration. Prior to their industry role, Kenyon earned a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of California, San Diego, where they focused on adaptive mutations in Escherichia coli.