Erica Hawkins

I joined the Earlham Institute in November 2024 as a Biofoundry Technician (maternity cover).

Before joining the EI, I worked as a research and development scientist at Leaf Expression Systems based on the Norwich Research Park. My work involved collaborative projects with industry focusing on expression and production of proteins and antibodies in plants.

I obtained my PhD in Biology at the JIC/UEA, before working as a postdoctoral researcher in the lab of Dr David Seung at the JIC where I investigated starch biosynthesis in wheat grain.