Sharon Lewin

researcher

Professor Sharon Lewin is a prominent researcher in the field of HIV and AIDS, currently serving as the director of the Institute for Infection and Immunity at Melbourne University. She has been a leading voice in the scientific community regarding the advances in HIV treatment and prevention, emphasizing the importance of sustained funding for effective public health strategies. Lewin has expressed grave concerns over the recent cuts to U.S. aid funding, warning that these reductions threaten to reverse decades of progress in combating HIV, potentially leading to increased infections and mortality rates.