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Best of Israel: Raphael Recanati Genetics Institute
In April 2007, members of the Recanati family turned out in force for the dedication of the Raphael Recanati Genetics Institute (RGI) at the Rabin Medical Center. The RGI is the largest genetics institute in Israel and features groundbreaking world-class research. Establishment of this institute was made possible by an 15 million shekels (apprx. $3.7 million) gift by Raphael Recanati's widow Dina Recanati and their sons Udi and Michael. Professor Motti Shohat, RGI director, said that technological advancements in genetics now enable the detection, and sometimes the repair, of defects for the fetus during pregnancy. Tel Aviv Chief Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau affixed the mezuzah and spoke about the sanctity of human life and of the untold number of lives that would be saved and enriched by genetic research and treatment at the Institute. The Institute will operate according to the highest international standards, and some of its work is unique not only to Israel but also to the world.
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