Alan McHughen

Alan McHughen is a Canadian-born biotechnologist and professor at the University of California, Riverside, where he teaches and researches genetic engineering and its applications in agriculture. He is the author of several books aimed at general audiences, including 'Biotechnology and Food' and 'Genetic Engineering: A Primer', which explain complex scientific topics in an accessible manner. His work focuses on the safety, regulation, and public perception of genetically modified organisms.