Professor Jacob Sherkow spoke at the WHO Science Council Workshop Series in an event focused on "Historical, ethical, legal, regulatory and related considerations" on December 2, 2021. The WHO Science Council, a group of distinguished scientists from around the world, was formed to work with WHO's Chief Scientist, Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, on priority issues and to advise the WHO on scientific breakthroughs and new technologies that can help the WHO achieve its goals.