At the event organized by the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics (MOBIGEN) on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Dr. Bilgin Candar Çakır participated as a speaker. In his presentation titled “MicroRNAs: Molecular Architects Shaping the Future of Plant Biotechnology,” Dr. Bilgin Candar Çakır shared detailed information on the role of microRNAs, particularly in tomatoes, in regulating gene expression in plants, molecular responses to environmental factors, especially drought stress, and the future of MicroRNA-based approaches in plant biotechnology. The event, held with the participation of undergraduate and graduate students, concluded following a question-and-answer session.