Yaakov Hanna

Yaakov Hanna leads a team in molecular genetics at the Weizmann Institute of Science, focusing on embryonic stem cell research. In light of the recent destruction caused by an Iranian missile strike, he expressed concern over the loss of valuable research materials, while successfully managing to save hundreds of frozen human and mouse cell lines by transferring them to backup liquid nitrogen tanks. His commitment to preserving critical scientific resources highlights the challenges faced by researchers during times of conflict.