Becky Miller

Dr. Becky Miller is a Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at UMass Amherst, specializing in muscle physiology research. She collaborates with Dr. Mark Miller's lab investigating muscle performance changes due to aging, exercise, and fatigue.

Her research examines molecular mechanisms of muscle contraction, focusing on structure-function relationships in myosin and actin proteins. Current projects analyze how mutations affect contractile function and contribute to muscle pathologies.

Recent publications demonstrate: expertise in Drosophila muscle models; mechanistic insights into myosin-actin interactions; contributions to understanding nemaline myopathy; innovations in recombinant protein expression systems.

Educational background includes PhD from UC San Diego/San Diego State University with postdoctoral training at University of Vermont. Her teaching focuses on applying biochemical principles to muscle physiology.

Research mentorship includes guiding student projects on muscle fatigue mechanisms and aging-related muscle performance decline.