Quarraisha Abdool Karim
Quarraisha Abdool Karim | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 March 1960 |
| Nationality | South African |
| Alma mater | University of Durban-Westville University of Natal Columbia University |
| Known for | CAPRISA 004 study [1] |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Epidemiology, HIV, Microbicides |
| Institutions | CAPRISA Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health |
Professor Quarraisha Abdool Karim is a South African epidemiologist who was awarded South Africa's highest honor, the Order of Mapungubwe (Bronze).[2] She is a member of the Academy of Science of South Africa, and African Academy of Sciences.[3] At the XVIII International AIDS Conference, 2010 the results of their CAPRISA 004 study led to a standing ovation, an uncommon occurrence at a scientific meeting.[4] She is a mother and is married to Salim 'Slim' Abdool Karim with whom she has worked with in research.[5] On October 26, 2014, Karim was named winner of the 2014 TWAS-Lenovo Science Prize.[6] She is the first woman to have received the $100,000 prize.[7]
References
- ^ Karim, Q.A.; Karim, S.S.A.; Frolich, J.A.; et al. (2010). "Effectiveness and Safety of Tenofovir Gel, an Antiretroviral Microbicide, for the Prevention of HIV Infection in Women". Science. 329 (5996): 1168–1174. doi:10.1126/science.1193748. JSTOR 40803050. PMC 3001187. PMID 20643915.
- ^ "Professor Quarraisha Abdool Karim", The Presidency Republic Of South Africa, Pretoria, Unknown date ~2013. Retrieved on 23 August 2014.
- ^ AAS. "Karim Abdool, Quarraisha, Prof", Fellow of AAS since 2011; Biochemistry, Epidemiology, Nairobi, unknown. Retrieved on 23 August 2014.
- ^ UKZN. "CAPRISA Trial Scoops USAID Award "Breakthrough Microbicide Gel Prevents HIV and Herpes in Women", University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 31 January 2014. Retrieved on 23 August 2014.
- ^ @City_Press, South Africa. "100 World Class South Africans: Salim and Quarraisha Abdool Karim", City Press, Pretoria, Unknown date ~2013. Retrieved on 23 August 2014.
- ^ Ndaliso, Chris (27 October 2014). "Durban scientist wins top honours". Retrieved 29 October 2014.
- ^ Norling, Linda (28 October 2014). "The South African HIV scientist who gave girls back control of their bodies". Retrieved 29 October 2014.