Reggie Millwood, Ph.D.
Specialization: Plant Genome Engineering
Dr. Millwood's research is focused on advancing plant transformation and genome editing technologies, concentrating on both enhancing their efficiency and expanding their application across various plant species and genetic traits. His work includes the development of advanced transformation technologies and the precise enhancement of gene editing, utilizing tools like CRISPR/Cas9 for targeted genome modifications. Central to his work is the use of these technologies in genomics to identify and understand the function of genes, which significantly contributes to our knowledge of plant biology and enables the improvement of plant traits.
His research also extends to environmental risk assessment and biosafety implications of genetically engineered plants, focusing on the potential risks of transgenic pollen dispersal and the possibility of unintended gene flow to wild or weedy relatives. Dr. Millwood examines how transgenic pollen can spread and hybridize with nearby compatible plants and investigates engineered solutions to control or prevent unintended gene flow, ensuring that these biotechnological advancements are sustainable and safe for the environment.
Plant genetics and biotechnology, novel and improved plant transformation and gene editing technologies, functional genomics, and biotechnology risk assessment.
Dr. Millwood chairs the Plant Genetics and Biotechnology concentration, teaching courses on genetics, genetic engineering technology, and the ethics, biosafety, and regulatory aspects of biotechnology.
2505 E J Chapman Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4500
- PhD, Plant Sciences, Plant Molecular Genetics, Univ of Tennessee Knoxville*, 2019
Reggie Millwood, Ph.D.
2505 E J Chapman Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4500
- PhD, Plant Sciences, Plant Molecular Genetics, Univ of Tennessee Knoxville*, 2019
Dr. Millwood's research is focused on advancing plant transformation and genome editing technologies, concentrating on both enhancing their efficiency and expanding their application across various plant species and genetic traits. His work includes the development of advanced transformation technologies and the precise enhancement of gene editing, utilizing tools like CRISPR/Cas9 for targeted genome modifications. Central to his work is the use of these technologies in genomics to identify and understand the function of genes, which significantly contributes to our knowledge of plant biology and enables the improvement of plant traits.
His research also extends to environmental risk assessment and biosafety implications of genetically engineered plants, focusing on the potential risks of transgenic pollen dispersal and the possibility of unintended gene flow to wild or weedy relatives. Dr. Millwood examines how transgenic pollen can spread and hybridize with nearby compatible plants and investigates engineered solutions to control or prevent unintended gene flow, ensuring that these biotechnological advancements are sustainable and safe for the environment.
Plant genetics and biotechnology, novel and improved plant transformation and gene editing technologies, functional genomics, and biotechnology risk assessment.
Dr. Millwood chairs the Plant Genetics and Biotechnology concentration, teaching courses on genetics, genetic engineering technology, and the ethics, biosafety, and regulatory aspects of biotechnology.