François Barre-Sinoussi

François Barre-Sinoussi is a prominent French virologist best known for her groundbreaking research on HIV, the virus responsible for AIDS. In the 1980s, she co-discovered HIV, significantly advancing our understanding of how the virus works and how it spreads. This research has been crucial in developing treatments and prevention strategies for HIV/AIDS. For her contributions, she was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2008, alongside other scientists. Barre-Sinoussi’s work has had a lasting impact on global health and the fight against HIV/AIDS, improving the lives of millions worldwide.