Kristal Potter
Education and Training
- PharmD – University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
- B.S. – Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL
Teaching Interests
Dr. Potter’s teaching interests and experience include various ambulatory care pharmacy topics. Her experiences as an Air Force pharmacist have made her passionate about leadership, professional development, and sharing opportunities for pharmacists in public service.
Scholarly Interests
Dr. Potter’s areas of interest include the gastrointestinal microbiome and the role of microbiome diversity in a variety of GI diseases/disorders. In addition, she is interested in the gut-brain axis and how the microbiome can impact neurological function. Her research interests include identifying factors that can cause disruptions in the microbiome, such as exposure to antibiotics or dietary changes. Dr. Potter also has an interest in evidence-based recommendations to help restore a healthy microbiome such as strain specific probiotics, exercise, and patient education.
Dr. Potter enjoys watching soccer games with her wife and daughter. She is also a music lover and plays several instruments.
PEER REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
Potter K, Beal-Stahl J. A pharmacist’s role in increasing access to menstrual products: an education and advocacy approach. Front Reprod Health. 2024 May 17;6:1364698. doi: 10.3389/frph.2024.1364698. PMID: 38827820; PMCID: PMC11140102. May 2024
Potter K, Gayle EJ, Deb S. Effect of gut microbiome on serotonin metabolism: a personalized treatment approach. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol. 2024 May;397(5):2589-2602. doi: 10.1007/s00210-023-02762-5. Epub 2023 Nov 3. PMID: 37922012.
BOOK CHAPTERS
Potter K. The Link Between Stress and Gastrointestinal Distress. CE Presentation at Florida Pharmacy Association Spring Clinical Conference (Virtual Webinar). ACPE-accredited for 1.5 CE hours.
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Dave J, Potter K, Arneson D. Integration of Pharmacists in Multidisciplinary Palliative Care Teams. Florida Pharmacy Association Annual Convention. Tampa, FL. June 2024
Potter K. Increasing Access to Narcan for Patients at High Risk of Opioid Overdose. Cannon AFB Medical Clinic. Clovis, NM. Mar 2022
Potter K, Garcia A. Identifying Asthma-related Health Disparities Among Children in Hillsborough County, FL. Florida Public Health Association. Orlando, FL. 2017. Encore poster presentations: Florida Pharmacy Association. Orlando, FL Jun 2017 and USF Health Research Day. Tampa, FL. Feb 2018
