Prof. lafa Keydar, a microbiologist who is internationally known for her research in breast cancer, has been elected dean of Tel Aviv University’s George Wise Faculty of Life Sciences. She is the first woman to head an academic faculty at the university. In addition to teaching at the university, Keydar has also held research appointments at Columbia University in New York City. Keydar replaced Prof. Isaac Witz, who has been appointed Tel Aviv University vice president for research and development.
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