Lipid Expert and Babraham Institute Director Michael Wakelam Dies
Lipid Expert and Babraham Institute Director Michael Wakelam Dies
Wakelam, who died of a suspected COVID-19 infection, is remembered for his research on the physiological function of lipids.
Wakelam, who died of a suspected COVID-19 infection, is remembered for his research on the physiological function of lipids.
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