Podcasts

The Unconventional Scientist: Episode 2: Professor Salim Abdool Karim on World Aids Day 2025

In conversation this month, World Aids Day 2025 came under the spotlight. We speak to epidemiologist and Director at the Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa, Professor Salim Abdool Karim. He says while Lenacapavir has been a shot in the arm for the global AIDS response, ensuring that the most vulnerable groups are able to access it, remains a challenge.

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The Unconventional Scientist: Episode 1 Nomusa Zondo, PhD

Born to learn, determined to teach: In conversation this month, we meet 31-year-old Estcourt born Doctor Nomusa Zondo, one of our intrepid post-doctoral research fellows working in the HIV prevention space.

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Physicians for Human Rights chats to Prof. Salim Abdool Karim on the impact of the funding cuts on scientific research

How much damage has been caused by Trump’s cuts to U.S. aid? In an interview with Physicians for Human Rights Prof. Salim S. Abdool Karim, MD, PhD, FRS,says, "The consequences have already been dire – but the worst is yet to come."

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