The EPO Never Left 'King' Battistelli Behind It

Dr. Roy Schestowitz

2021-11-01 01:32:55 UTC
Modified: 2021-11-01 01:32:55 UTC

EPO is like a monarchy

2021 Battistelli: We need to reform this criminal's image; I'll put him in a panel with scientists

Summary: Even this year, or as recently as months ago, the EPO made it evident that it honours Benoît Battistelli, who left his French buddy António Campinos in charge of the EPO, perpetuating all the same corruption while adding more to it

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