Dr. Kelly MacDonald Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON Dr. Kelly MacDonald discovered a new vaccine candidate which can reduce – and in some cases, prevent – HIV progression by triggering the body’s natural immune defenses.
Dr. Deborah Money University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC Dr. Deborah Money provided new insights to guide the safe use of antiretroviral therapy during pregnancy, reducing the mother-to-child transmission rate from 50% to 0%.
Dr. Mark Wainberg McGill University, Montreal, QC Dr. Mark Wainberg identified the antiviral capabilities of 3TC, a medication that is now commonly used in the HIV drug cocktail that keeps millions alive today.
Dr. Francis A. Plummer University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB Dr. Francis Plummer identified and conducted research on 35 sex workers in Kenya who remained resistant to HIV despite repeated exposure.
Dr. Ken Rosenthal McMaster University, Hamilton, ON Dr. Ken Rosenthal performed immunology research that discovered that HIV tricks the body’s immune system into attacking itself.
Christopher Power University of Alberta, Calgary, AB Dr. Christopher Power conducted research on how HIV damages the brain and, with Toronto-based Sean Rourke, how this affects learning, memory and behaviour.
