Israel Prize Laureate Prof. Shulamit Michaeli

In a personal and wide-ranging conversation with Prof. Galit Shohat-Ophir, Israel Prize laureate Prof. Shulamit Michaeli reflects on the key milestones of her scientific journey—from childhood curiosity and a fascination with discovery, through pioneering research on parasites and infectious diseases, to groundbreaking contributions to RNA biology. The discussion explores the central role of RNA in modern biology, discoveries that helped lay the groundwork for the mRNA vaccine revolution, the connection between basic research and medical innovation, and the people, values, and choices that shaped a distinguished scientific career at Bar-Ilan University.