Dr. William Campbell

Dr. William Campbell is a renowned scientist known for his groundbreaking work in medicine, particularly in discovering treatments for parasitic diseases such as river blindness (onchocerciasis). He is a senior researcher at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and collaborated with Japanese scientist Satoshi Omura to develop ivermectin, a medication that has significantly reduced the burden of parasitic infections worldwide. Their work has had a profound impact on global health, earning them the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Dr. Campbell’s research continues to advance our understanding of parasitic diseases and improve treatment options.