Joseph Walder, biotechnologist behind first COVID-19 tests and philanthropist, dies at 73

Joseph Walder, founder of the leading provider of synthetic RNA and DNA for life-sciences research, who started a private family foundation from the sale of his biotechnology company and was viewed as a “cornerstone” of Jewish education in Chicago and beyond, died on March 26 at his home in Highland Park, Ill. He was 73. Read more: https://ejewishphilanthropy.com/joseph-walder-biotechnologist-behind-first-covid-19-tests-and-philanthropist-dies-at-73/