Elevating Science: How Independent Research Is Transforming HIV Treatment With Leor Weinberger

The Good Question Podcast

What role do independent biomedical research organizations play in solving the biggest problems in human health? Can we make life-changing discoveries by challenging established scientific norms? World-renowned virologist and quantitative biologist joins the Good Question Podcast to share his valuable perspective on the most revolutionary therapies against HIV… Leor is the William and Ute Bowes Distinguished Professor of Virology, director of the Gladstone Center for Cell Circuitry, professor of pharmaceutical chemistry, and professor of biochemistry and biophysics at Gladstone Institutes/University of California, San Francisco. By making the groundbreaking discovery of the “HIV latency circuit,” he continues to push the boundaries of scientific possibility – changing lives across the globe and connecting us all in the fight against HIV… Hit play to learn about: The role that quantitative and theoretical biophysics play in HIV research. What HIV latency is, and why it has historically caused problems with treatment. How to use computational and experimental methods to enhance medical care. You can follow along with Leor as he makes a profound medical, economic, and social impact with the Gladstone Center for Cell Circuitry . Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: