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Françoise Barré-Sinoussi
Helping discover HIV, the virus responsible for AIDS.
Virus isolation · Research laboratory
- Born
- 30 July 1947
- Birthplace
- Paris, France
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Françoise Barré-Sinoussi
French scientist whose laboratory research was accompanied by advocacy for people living with HIV.
Early life
Scientific curiosity
Developed an early interest in observing animals and the natural world.
Laboratory training
Studied science and found research work at the Institut Pasteur while still a student.
Career
- 1970s
Retrovirus research
Completed doctoral training and worked in the United States before returning to Pasteur.
- 1980s
HIV discovery
Helped isolate the virus and established her own research group.
- 1990s–2010s
Research and advocacy
Studied infection and immune responses while supporting international cooperation.
Contributions
Virus isolation
Helped identify a new retrovirus from a patient at risk of AIDS.
Research laboratory
Established a laboratory investigating retroviral infections.
Nobel Prize
Shared recognition for the discovery of HIV.
Beyond the lab
International access
Worked with researchers and communities in countries with limited resources.
Patient partnership
Argued that scientific work should remain closely connected with people affected by HIV.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and references ↗Biography and contributions ↗Photo: MHM55. CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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