Luc Montagnier (French virologist)

Luc Montagnier was a renowned French virologist who co-discovered the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the cause of AIDS, in the early 1980s. His work significantly advanced understanding of viral infections and contributed to the development of diagnostic tests and treatments for HIV/AIDS. Throughout his career, Montagnier conducted research on various viruses, emphasizing the importance of studying viral mechanisms to improve disease prevention and control. His contributions earned him the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2008. Despite some controversy later in his career, his foundational work remains influential in virology and infectious disease research.