Background
Beckes, John David was born on December 12, 1953 in Orange, California, United States. Son of Bill Wayne and Gloria Jean (Grant) Beckes.
Beckes, John David was born on December 12, 1953 in Orange, California, United States. Son of Bill Wayne and Gloria Jean (Grant) Beckes.
Bachelor in Microbiology and Chemistry, California State University, Chico, 1983; Doctor of Philosophy, University of California, San Diego, 1991.
Research associate, San Diego Zoo, 1985-1986; instructor, San Diego State University, 1985-1989; researcher, University of California, San Diego, since 1991; president, chief Executive officer, Biotrek, San Diego, since 1990. Consultant in field.
Activist Greenpeace, since 1989. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Society Microbiology, American Society Virology, Society General Microbiology, Phi Kappa Phi.