Bruce Hammock is a prominent professor at UC Davis well-known for his contributions to the fields of chemistry, toxicology, and biochemistry. With over five decades of experience in research and teaching, he has made several groundbreaking discoveries in the area of acute toxicity and inflammation. Hammock's work helped develop new therapeutics and medicines that target inflammatory diseases like arthritis, asthma, and diabetes. His focus has been on exploring the role of the insect's enzyme, sEH, in the human system and finding ways to modulate its activity. He has also worked to develop methods for detecting insecticides present in food crops and developing a safer pesticide industry. Hammock is a pioneer in the field of chemical ecology and has made significant contributions to the integration of ecological and chemical data. He is a fellow of numerous prestigious societies, including the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Chemical Society.