David Albert Cooper 1949–2018
David Cooper was an internationally renowned immunologist and HIV clinician who spearheaded Australia’s world-leading HIV response.
David Cooper was an internationally renowned immunologist and HIV clinician who spearheaded Australia’s world-leading HIV response.
Known for advocacy and community engagement, he made several world-first discoveries on HIV pathogenesis and treatment. He was involved in the development of every HIV drug used in Australia and drove the introduction of antiretroviral pre‐exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in NSW.
He established, then led, the Kirby Institute for 32 years, remaining at the forefront of communicable disease research in Australia and internationally.
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About this memoir
This memoir was originally published in Historical Records of Australian Science, vol. 36, 2024. It was written by Anthony D. Kelleher, Suzanne Crowe and Anthony Cunningham.
