Murray Alexander Potter

Murray Alexander Potter is a Professor at McMaster University in the Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, with clinical and academic leadership roles in the Division of Genetics and Metabolics at the McMaster Children’s Hospital. His research focuses on translational studies for inherited metabolic diseases, particularly in newborn screening, diagnostic test development, and therapeutic cell encapsulation.

• MD, University of Manitoba (1995)
• Specialist Certificate in Medical Biochemistry, McMaster University (2000)
• Specialist Certificate in Biochemical Genetics, McMaster University (2002)

Dr. Potter’s research spans analytical biochemistry, clinical genetics, and metabolic disease therapies. He has pioneered microencapsulation techniques for gene therapy and developed LC-MS/MS methods for metabolic screening. His work includes metabolomics for dietary adherence in phenylketonuria and quality assurance for laboratory diagnostics.

Recent scholarly activity highlights innovations in acylcarnitine analysis, epidemiological studies on mitochondrial disorders, and health services research for inherited metabolic disease patients. His 15 most recent articles (2025–2019) reflect expertise in diagnostic methods, therapeutic monitoring, and pediatric metabolic care.

Scientific Recognition:

• Fellow, 2002
• Fellow, 2001

Dr. Potter also teaches Clinical Biochemistry (BIOCHEM 3H03) and contributes to pan-Canadian research networks like CIMDRN. Contact: mpotter@mcmaster.ca, 905-525-9140 ext. 73722.