Kevin Cox Jr

Kevin Cox Jr is an accomplished academic and researcher currently serving as an Assistant Professor of Biology at Washington University in St. Louis since January 2024. Prior to this role, Kevin has held various positions at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, including Assistant Member and Principal Investigator, and Senior Research Scientist since January 2019. Kevin's research background includes a postdoctoral fellowship in Dr. Blake Meyers' lab, focusing on plant innate immunity pathways at Texas A&M University, where a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology/Phytopathology was earned from 2013 to 2018. Earlier experience includes working as a Laboratory Assistant at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center and multiple roles at Dollar General, contributing both to scientific research and retail management. Kevin holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Missouri-Saint Louis (2009-2013).