Professor David Baltimore

Professor David Baltimore is a renowned American biologist whose work has significantly advanced our understanding of viruses and DNA. He co-discovered reverse transcriptase, an enzyme that helps viruses like HIV replicate by converting RNA into DNA, which was a groundbreaking discovery in molecular biology. Baltimore's research has deepened insights into how viruses infect cells and has contributed to the development of antiviral therapies. Additionally, he has played a major role in science policy and education, advocating for responsible research and fostering scientific collaboration globally. His contributions earned him the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1975.