Salim Abdool Karim, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Salim Abdool Karim

South African researcher

Date of Birth: 29-Jul-1960

Place of Birth: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Profession: researcher, epidemiologist

Nationality: South Africa

Zodiac Sign: Leo


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About Salim Abdool Karim

  • Salim Safurdeen Abdool Karim is a South African epidemiologist and infectious diseases specialist.
  • At the XVIII International AIDS Conference, 2010 the results of their CAPRISA 004 study led to a standing ovation, an uncommon occurrence at a scientific meeting.
  • He is a father and is married to Quarraisha Abdool Karim whom he has worked with in research.
  • He is a recipient of the TWAS Prize (2008),, the most prestigious scientific award in Africa, the Kwame Nkrumah Continental Scientific Award, as well as the Reebok Human Rights Award, the Olusegun Obasanjo Prize, and other honors.
  • Abdool Karim is a professor at both the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa and Columbia University in the United States.

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