Amid delayed COVID vaccine trials, Israel biological inst. head retires

“Prof. Shmuel Shapira will end his term as director of the Biological Institute after eight years in his role."

Alternative Prime Minister and Defense Minister Benny Gantz visiting the Israel Biological Institute.

Alternative Prime Minister and Defense Minister Benny Gantz visiting the Israel Biological Institute.

(photo credit: ARIEL HERMONI/DEFENSE MINISTRY)

ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN

MARCH 24, 2021 20:51

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