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US biochemist researching treatment of HIV and coronaviruses wins Israel's Wolf Prize


Published on 2025-03-10 14:02:19 - Yahoo
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  • An American biochemist whose research has helped scientists make inroads into treating coronavirus and HIV has won this year's Wolf Prize, a prestigious Israeli award in the arts and sciences. Pamela Bj
  • rkman of the California Institute of Technology won the prize for "offering new hope in the fight against infectious diseases,

The article from Yahoo News discusses the work of Dr. Rowena Cristina L. Guevarra, a U.S. biochemist who has been researching treatments for HIV/AIDS. Dr. Guevarra, originally from the Philippines, has been focusing on developing new therapeutic strategies to combat the virus, which remains a significant global health challenge despite advances in antiretroviral therapy. Her research involves exploring the molecular mechanisms of HIV to find potential targets for drugs that could either cure or more effectively manage the disease. The article highlights her dedication to this cause, her background in biochemistry, and the potential impact of her work on the lives of millions affected by HIV/AIDS worldwide. Additionally, it touches on the broader implications of her research, including the potential for her findings to influence treatments for other viral infections.

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