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Presidential Citizens Medal Recipient Dr. David D. Ho M.D.
Dr. David D. Ho is Scientific Director of the Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center and a Professor at The Rockefeller University. He received the Presidential Citizens Medal in 2001, the Hoechst Marion Roussel Award in 1999, and was named Time magazine's 1996 Man of the Year for his pioneering treatment for HIV infection. Dr. Ho has also received the Ernst Jung Prize in Medicine, the Squibb Award of the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the New York City Mayor's Award for Excellence in Science and Technology. He is a Council Member for the Office of AIDS Research at the National Institutes of Health, a member of Academia Sinica and a member of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Science. He also serves on the board of trustees of the California Institute of Technology and the board of overseers for Harvard University. Dr. Ho received his M.D. from Harvard Medical School.
CITATION:
One of the world's leaders in the fight against HIV/AIDS, David Ho has unraveled much of the mystery of the virus, helping us understand how it behaves and how it is best treated. His groundbreaking work using protease inhibitors in combination with standard therapies has ensured that thousands of people with AIDS live longer and healthier lives. For his tireless efforts and commitment to helping others, our nation is forever grateful.
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Citizens Medal History
