Elliott Atkins

Elliott Atkins has extensive work experience in the field of plant biotechnology and genetics. Elliott started their career as a Research Scholarship Project intern at Newcastle University, where they investigated the effect of a lack of starch on circadian clock control in a CAM plant. This experience provided him with a strong foundation in scientific research and analytical techniques.

Following their internship, Elliott joined The Sainsbury Laboratory as a Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory Technician. In this role, they managed the Arabidopsis thaliana transformation program and worked on transforming various other plant species. Elliott also began developing a web interface to enhance project management and accessibility.

Elliott's next position was as a PhD student at the John Innes Centre, where they focused on understanding the genetic regulation of acidity in citrus fruit. Elliott conducted metabolic phenotyping and transcriptomic analyses, characterizing the function of a transcription factor and providing evidence for its role in regulating hyperacidification in citrus fruit.

After completing their PhD, Elliott had a one-month PhD iCASE placement at Tropic Biosciences. Elliott identified and evaluated potential applications of GEiGS® technology in the agricultural sector, focusing on emerging diseases and globally important crops/livestock. Elliott'swork involved researching disease epidemiology, commercial impact, and control measures to assess the scientific feasibility and commercial worth of GEiGS®.

Most recently, Elliott joined Tropic as a Research Scientist in Banana Biotechnology. As part of their role, they are researching and developing innovative solutions for enhancing banana production using biotechnology techniques.

Overall, Elliott Atkins has a diverse range of experience in plant biotechnology, genetics, and agricultural research. Elliott'sexpertise lies in genetic regulation, metabolic phenotyping, transcriptomic analyses, and developing innovative solutions for crop improvement.

Elliott Atkins completed their education in a chronological manner, starting with their A levels at Ulverston Victoria Sixth Form from 2011 to 2013. During this time, they focused on studying Biology, Mathematics, and Chemistry. Following this, from 2013 to 2016, Elliott pursued a Bachelor of Science (Honors) degree in Ecology & Environmental Biology at Newcastle University. Finally, from 2017 to 2022, they attended the University of East Anglia, where they obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Plant Molecular Biology.