Description: (American Biomedical Researcher Known for His Role in Establishing HIV as the Infectious Agent Responsible for AIDS)
Robert Charles Gallo is an esteemed American biomedical researcher known for his key role in identifying HIV as the cause of AIDS and developing the HIV blood test. He currently serves as the director and co-founder of the Institute of Human Virology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Gallo has made significant contributions to HIV research and is a co-founder of Profectus BioSciences, Inc., as well as the Global Virus Network. He is well-regarded for his extensive publication record and was the most cited scientist globally from 1980 to 1990, ranking third for scientific impact from 1983 to 2002.