Salim Abdool Karim

Salim Abdool Karim
Born (1960-07-29) 29 July 1960
Residence South Africa
Nationality South African
Fields Diplomat
HIV
Microbicides
Institutions CAPRISA
Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine
Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
Alma mater University of Natal
Columbia University
Known for CAPRISA 004 study[1]
Director CAPRISA

Professor Salim Safurdeen Abdool Karim is a South African epidemiologist and infectious diseases specialist. At the XVIII International AIDS Conference, 2010 the results of their CAPRISA 004 study led to a standing ovation, an uncommon occurrence at a scientific meeting.[2] He is a father and is married to Quarraisha Abdool Karim with whom he has worked with in research.[3]

Organisations

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References

  1. Karim, Q.A.; Karim, S.S.A.; Frolich, J.A.; et al. (2010). "Effectiveness and Safety of Tenofovir Gel, an Antiretroviral Microbicide, for the Prevention of HIV Infection in Women". Science. 329 (5996): 1168–1174. doi:10.1126/science.1193748. JSTOR 40803050. PMC 3001187Freely accessible. PMID 20643915.
  2. UKZN. "CAPRISA Trial Scoops USAID Award "Breakthrough Microbicide Gel Prevents HIV and Herpes in Women", University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 31 January 2014. Retrieved on 27 September 2014.
  3. @City_Press, South Africa. "100 World Class South Africans: Salim and Quarraisha Abdool Karim", City Press, Pretoria, Unknown date ~2013. Retrieved on 23 August 2014.
  4. CAPRISA. "Eminent Scientist recognised for Exceptional Contribution to Science", CAPRISA - NEWS & EVENTS, Durban, 2014. Retrieved on 27 September 2014.
Educational offices
Preceded by
vacant
President of the South African Medical Research Council
2012 – 2014
Succeeded by
Glenda Gray
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