Chinese-American virologist and molecular biologist whose pioneering work reshaped our understanding of HIV/AIDS. She was a trailblazer who made history by successfully cloning HIV and unveiling its genetic intricacies, a significant leap forward in confirming HIV as the root cause of AIDS.
In 1984, Blackburn and Carol W. Greider jointly discovered telomerase, the enzyme responsible for telomere replenishment. This groundbreaking achievement led to their winning the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2009, with Blackburn making history as the first Australian woman Nobel laureate.
Australian plant molecular biologist and a chief scientist at the plant division of CSIRO Canberra.
Internationally recognised for her work on sheep breeding.
Australian microbiologist whose genetics research has provided insight into the transfer and evolution of antibiotic resistance in bacteria.
Professor Sue Serjeantson was a respected geneticist in the Australian National University’s John Curtin School of Medical Research.