Harald zur Hausen

Harald zur Hausen is a German virologist renowned for his discovery of the link between human papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer. His pioneering research showed that certain strains of HPV are the primary cause of this common cancer, leading to the development of vaccines that significantly reduce its incidence. For his groundbreaking work, zur Hausen was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2008. His contributions have greatly advanced cancer prevention and highlighted the importance of vaccination in public health.