Glenn King is the leading figure worldwide in the study of arthropod venoms and the development of venom peptides from these animals as pharmacological tools, human therapeutics, and bioinsecticides. He has made seminal contributions with respect to our fundamental understanding of the evolution, ecology, production, and functional and structural diversity of arthropod venoms. King’s ground-breaking research on safer ways to control disease-spreading pests and to protect crops, has led to the first commercial application of venom peptides as eco-friendly, bee-safe insecticides. He received the 2023 Prime Minister’s Prize for Innovation.