Our goal is not to completely eradicate the infection - that would be very difficult - but to produce a vaccine that will prevent not infection but disease. I think this is more possible.
DescriptionJoint recipient, 2008 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
BornAugust 18, 1932
CountryFrance
ProfessionPhysician; Biologist; Virologist
AwardsGrand Officer Of The Legion Of Honour; Commander Of The National Order Of Merit; Nobel Prize In Physiology Or Medicine; Princess Of Asturias Award - Technical And Scientific Research;