Regular biography
Tony Millar is a researcher at The Australian National University's Research School of Biology, where he leads the Millar Group focusing on plant microRNA biology and disease resistance. His research explores the role of small RNAs, particularly microRNAs (miRNAs), in gene regulation, with a focus on their impact on plant development and agronomic traits. Millar's work highlights the significance of miRNAs in controlling gene expression through mechanisms such as RNA interference, and he has contributed to understanding how these regulatory elements influence processes like programmed cell death and disease resistance. His research has been published in several high-impact journals, and he is involved in teaching and supervising graduate students in molecular biology and biotechnology.