Dr.
Jay A. Levy
University of California, San Francisco
Microbiologist; Immunologist; Educator
Area
Biological Sciences
Specialty
Medical Sciences
Elected
2004
Professor of Medicine. Conducted retrovirus research, highlighted by the independent discovery of HIV and earlier xenotropic viruses, that yielded crucial information on virus-host cell interactions. Recognized novel CD8+ cell noncytotoxic anti-HIV responses and identified natural anti-HIV factors. Discoveries have far-reaching importance for treatment and vaccine development.
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