Regular biography
Marilyn Renfree is a professor at The University of Melbourne, affiliated with the BIO department. Her research interests include reproduction and development, as indicated by her title or rank. She can be contacted via email at m.renfree@unimelb.edu.au, and her profile page is available at https://findanexpert.unimelb.edu.au/profile/12974-marilyn-renfree.
Scholar-generated biography
Marilyn Renfree is a Melbourne Laureate Professor at The University of Melbourne, specializing in reproduction and development. Her research focuses on the reproductive physiology of marsupials, including the study of diapause, genomic imprinting, and the evolution of sex determination. She has contributed significantly to understanding the genetic mechanisms underlying mammalian reproduction, particularly through genome analysis of the platypus and koala. Her work explores the evolution of genomic imprinting, viviparity, and the role of retrotransposons in mammalian development. Renfree's research provides insights into the conservation and adaptation of species, emphasizing the biological and evolutionary significance of marsupial and monotreme genomes.