Dr. Quarraisha Abdool Karim: South African epidemiologist

Dr. Quarraisha Abdool Karim, a trailblazing South African infectious diseases epidemiologist and co-founder of CAPRISA. Her three-decade career has shaped global HIV prevention, with groundbreaking work on antiretrovirals and HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis. Recognized internationally, she is a Fellow of multiple prestigious academies, an advocate for education, and a recipient of over 30 honors, solidifying her legacy in medical research and scientific leadership.