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(Medical researcher) Joseph Marie Albert "Joep" Lange was a distinguished Dutch clinical researcher specializing in HIV therapy. He was widely recognized for his contributions to the field and leadership as the president of the International AIDS Society from 2002 to 2004. His global reputation was built on his significant work advancing research and treatment for HIV. Tragically, he lost his life as a passenger on Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, which was shot down over Ukraine in 2014.
