Antonio Marco

Dr. Antonio Marco is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Life Sciences at the University of Essex, where he has held this position since 2020. Previously, he was a Lecturer at Essex (2013–2020) and held research roles at the University of Manchester and Arizona State University. His expertise spans genetics, evolutionary biology, and molecular biology, with a focus on microRNA regulation, cancer biology, and computational approaches to genetic analysis.

Dr. Marco holds a Ph.D. in Genetics (University of Valencia, 2007), a B.Sc. in Biological Sciences (University of Valencia, 2002), and a Graduate Diploma in Mathematics (LSE University of London, 2017). His research explores the evolutionary mechanisms of gene regulation, particularly in cancer and developmental processes, leveraging advanced computational methods.

His research interests include the functional roles of microRNAs in sex-biased gene expression, the evolution of cancer-related genes, and the application of bioinformatics to study population genetics. He currently advises Mohab Helmy (PhD student) and collaborates with a PostDoc researcher, Andrea Hatlen.

Dr. Marco’s publications reflect a strong focus on cancer biology, microRNA dynamics, and evolutionary genetics. Recent work investigates somatic evolution in cancer genes, steroid receptor cross-talk in breast cancer, and computational tools for RNA cleavage analysis. His research bridges experimental and computational approaches, addressing fundamental questions in molecular biology and evolution.

He maintains an active presence in academic communities, including a blog on evolutionary biology and genetics (eblogution.wordpress.com), a Google Scholar profile (h-index: not specified), and an ORCID identifier. His work contributes to both basic science and applied fields such as biotechnology and medical research.