CARROLL, Bernie
Title: Associate Professor
Address: School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences,
          University of Queensland, 4072, Brisbane, Qld, Australia
Tel: +61 7 3365 2131
Email: b.carroll@uq.edu.au
Education Background:
    1985  Botany, Ph.D., Australian National University, Australia
    1980  Botany/Computer Science, B.Sc. (Hons I), Australian National University, Australia
Working Experiences:
    2009-present    Associate Professor, University of Queensland, School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences
    2004-present    Associate Professor, University of Queensland, School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, and School of Land, Crop and Food Sciences
    1997(fixed-term)  Senior Lecturer, University of Queensland, School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, and School of Land, Crop and Food Sciences
Research Interests:
My laboratory focuses on using plants as model genetic organisms. The research theme of my laboratory is the role of RNA interference and epigenetics in regulation of gene expression, and response of genomes to the environment. Genetic and molecular approaches are being used to identify and clone key plant genes involved in gene silencing. We are particularly interested in genes involved in intercellular RNA signaling, and how these affect plant development and plant defence against viruses and transposons. We are also investigating in the role of intron splicing in regulation of gene silencing and gene expression. In terms of biotechnology, we aim to translate our basic research into the development of superior crops through interaction with industry partners.