Former Robert Winthrop Professor of Neurobiology, Emeritus
A strong advocate for diversity, inclusion, and equity, Dr. Potter was a crucial part of the group who petitioned for an affirmative action program at Harvard Medical School following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Funding his own travel, Dr. Potter recruited minority student applicants from Historically Black Colleges and Universities in 1968.
Dr. Potter and Dr. Edwin Furshpan led the Native American High School Summer Program, which brought high school students to Harvard Medical School for three weeks to attend lectures; participate in small-group, case-based learning sessions; and present a final project.
Dr. Potter and Dr. Edwin Furshpan led the Native American High School Summer Program which brought high school students to Harvard Medical School for three weeks to attend lectures, participate in small-group, case-based learning sessions, and present a final project.