Background
Makins, John Frank was born on July 20, 1953 in Derby, England. Son of John Frank and Elva Jean (Walker) Makins.
Makins, John Frank was born on July 20, 1953 in Derby, England. Son of John Frank and Elva Jean (Walker) Makins.
Bachelor of Science with honors, Plymouth Polytechnic Institute, 1977. Doctor of Philosophy, Polytechnic Center Institute, London, 1980.
Higher science officer, John Innes Institute, Norwich, England, 1981-1983; senior research scientist, Bristol Myers Company, Syracuse, New York, 1983-1985; senior research scientist, Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, New York, 1985-1991; president, chief science officer, ProtecQ, Rochester, since 1991. Board directors World Microbial Resource Center, England.
Married Mary Grace Valentinsson, October 7, 1987. Children: Signe Zephyr, Mary Caitlyn.