Joep Lange
Dutch physician and HIV researcher
Born
September 25th, 1954
71 years ago
Died
2014
11 years ago — 60 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Netherlands
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A physician and academic contributed significantly to HIV research. Lange played a pivotal role in the development of antiretroviral therapies which improved the treatment of HIV/AIDS. Serving as a co-chair of the International AIDS Conference, he advocated for access to treatment. Lange published extensively in medical journals, influencing clinical practices in the field of infectious diseases. His research impacted guidelines for the treatment of HIV patients globally.
Developed antiretroviral therapies for HIV/AIDS
Co-chaired the International AIDS Conference
Published extensively in medical journals
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