Dr. Phil Hieter becomes Director of the Michael Smith Laboratories
In January 2001, Dr. Phil Hieter was appointed as the new Director of the Michael Smith Laboratories. He played a key role in the construction of the new building. Dr. Hieter succeeded Dr. Kilburn as the Director of the Biotechnology Laboratory.
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