South African researchers Salim and Quarraisha Abdool-Karim receive Lasker Prize for HIV prevention advancements, including Tenofovir vaginal gel.

Salim and Quarraisha Abdool-Karim, South African researchers, received the Lasker Prize, known as "America's Nobel," for their pivotal work on HIV. They identified high infection rates among young South African women, leading to significant advancements in prevention and treatment, including the development of a vaginal gel using Tenofovir. Their research has notably decreased new infections, with nearly 80% of those infected now on anti-retroviral drugs.

September 30, 2024
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