Description: (Belgian-British Microbiologist Known for His Work on AIDS and Ebola)
Sir Peter Piot is a distinguished microbiologist known for his pioneering research on Ebola and AIDS. He was instrumental in identifying the Ebola virus in 1976 and spearheaded efforts to control the first recorded Ebola outbreak. Piot also made significant contributions to AIDS research and management through key roles at the United Nations and World Health Organization. He is a prolific author with 16 books and over 600 scientific articles.