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Lunch honoring Dr. Ellen and Harvey Knell

Prof. Rotem Sorek, of the Department of Molecular Genetics will head the new Knell Family Center for Microbiology

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Date: December 20, 2018
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Weizmann Direct
(L-R) Harvey Knell, Prof. Rotem Sorek, and Dr. Ellen Knell

(L-R) Harvey Knell, Prof. Rotem Sorek, and Dr. Ellen Knell

Dr. Ellen and Harvey Knell of Los Angeles were honored for their establishment of the Knell Family Center for Microbiology, at a luncheon during the International Board week.

Prof. Rotem Sorek, of the Department of Molecular Genetics, will head the new center. The Knell Family Center for Microbiology will support research to defy superbugs by solving antibiotic resistance, as well as research on microbiota—in human biology and the environment.

Mr. Knell serves on the American Committee’s Board of Directors, and is the Vice Chair for Financial Resource Development. In addition, he has served as the chair for the American Committee’s 75th anniversary “Transforming Tomorrow” campaign.