Toby Kiers

Toby Kiers is an American mycologist and evolutionary biologist known for her pioneering research on the symbiotic relationships between plants and mycorrhizal fungi. With over three decades of experience, she has combined academic research with global expeditions and cutting-edge technology to advocate for the protection of fungal networks that are crucial to life on Earth. Her innovative work has earned her the prestigious Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement, often referred to as the 'Nobel of the environment'.