Eric Clifton
Company
BioWorks Inc.
Job Title
Research & Development Lead
Accomplishments
- Published a paper about spotted lanternfly in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences that was featured on the cover of the issue.
- Presented a talk on his graduate studies at a meeting in France, meeting other scientists who also worked on biological control.
- Helped double the size of BioWorks R&D team and led efforts to expand its laboratory facilities.
Extracurricular
Holy Guacamole: Eric enjoys cooking and has perfected his recipes for guacamole and sweet corn salsa: “Now my friends and family beg me to bring these dishes to every gathering or party.”
Fun Facts
In His DNA: Eric’s mother was a horticulture specialist at the Chicago Botanic Garden. “I like to think of her as the Martha Stewart of the Chicagoland area since she would make appearances on WGN-TV.”
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