Explore a 55-minute plenary presentation from the Entomological Society of America's ICE 2016 conference featuring Dr. John A. Pickett, a renowned expert in biological chemistry and chemical ecology. Delve into Dr. Pickett's groundbreaking research on agro-ecological manipulation of insect behavior, focusing on how to exploit signaling between insects and their hosts through genetic modification. Learn from a distinguished scientist with over 480 publications and patents, whose contributions to the field have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards, including the Wolf Foundation Prize in Agriculture and election to the Royal Society. Gain insights from the former head of Rothamsted Research's Department of Biological Chemistry and current Michael Elliott Distinguished Research Fellow, whose work continues to shape sustainable pest and disease management strategies worldwide.