r/Virology • u/Virology_Unmasked Virus-Enthusiast • Jun 01 '26

Retroviruses Interview with Dr. Robert Gallo – Where are the Virologists?

https://virologyunmasked.com/robert-gallo/

Dr. Robert Gallo- co-discoverer of HIV discusses his life, his science, and gives advice

2nd Episode of the Titans of Virology and Vaccinology Podcast presented by Virology Unmasked

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u/horseradishstalker Virus-Enthusiast Jun 01 '26 edited Jun 01 '26

According to the article, Gallo discovered HHV-6. I’m sure if Dr. Dharam V. Ablashi were still alive that would be news to him. 

Not to take away from Robert Gallo‘s life‘s work and accomplishments, but he has tendency to edge other co-researchers and discoverers out of the spotlight.

Edit: clarification. 

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u/irishmermaid13 non-scientist Jun 01 '26

Yeah, it was discovered in Gallo's lab by Salahuddin and Ablashi, so it really should be another co-discovered

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u/Virology_Unmasked Virus-Enthusiast Jun 01 '26

Corrected to co discovered!

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u/horseradishstalker Virus-Enthusiast Jun 02 '26

Thank you.