“We were able to prove that treatment could actually lead to an AIDS-free generation — not just free of AIDS, but free of HIV transmission.” – Dr. Julio Montaner
Dr. Julio Montaner (Health Sciences) – Dr. Julio Montaner is the Director of the British Columbia Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS. Originally from Argentina, he immigrated to Canada more than 30 years ago and his innovations in HIV/AIDS treatment helped save millions of lives. He is a strong advocate of ‘treatment as prevention’ as well as safe injection sites and needle exchange programs.
Once a year the Canada Council Killam Prize is bestowed on five of Canada’s top academics in five different fields. Paul Kennedy interviews this year’s winners and finds out what inspires them to break new ground. Passion, drive and creativity fuel Canada’s intellectual heavyweights, no matter the field.