Flossie Wong-Staal
Virologist who helped reveal how HIV works.
Their Story
Flossie Wong-Staal was a virologist who immigrated to the United States from China. She was a leader in research on HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Her work decoding the virus's genes helped scientists develop tests and treatments.
Era
1900s
Field
Virology
Flossie Wong-Staal
Virologist who helped reveal how HIV works.
Science · Virology · 1900s · Women in STEM, Asian American Heritage, Immigrant Innovators
Their Story
Flossie Wong-Staal was a virologist who immigrated to the United States from China. She was a leader in research on HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Her work decoding the virus's genes helped scientists develop tests and treatments.
Key Innovation
Helped map the genes of HIV, advancing tests and treatments for the disease.
Why It Matters Today
Her research underpins the medicines that allow many people with HIV to live long, healthy lives today.
Learn More
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flossie_Wong-Staal
Wilkinson STEM Education Foundation · 251 American Innovators · wilkinsonstemfoundation.org
