The Resume

(July 30, 1947- )
Born in Paris, France
Virologist
Headed the retrovirus unit of the Pasteur Institute
Isolated the HIV virus
Co-recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine (2008)
President of the International AIDS Society (2012-16)

Why she might be annoying:

She originally wanted to be a doctor, but worried that earning a medical degree would take longer and be more expensive than earning a PhD in science.
She said that the pressure and expectations from working on the front line of AIDS research was 'very tough psychologically.'
After the development of anti-retroviral drugs to treat AIDS, she fell into a depression and temporarily cut back on her public commitments (1996).

Why she might not be annoying:

She worked in developing nations through the World Health Organization.
She criticized Pope Benedict XVI for claiming that condoms were ineffective at preventing the transmission of AIDS.
She was named a Grand Officer of the Legion of Honor (2013).
She said that when she meets people with AIDS, 'I forget my mood. I say, 'Let's go on. Let's continue. This is real life. Don't think about yourself.''

Credit: C. Fishel

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• 20th Century Scientists
• 21st Century Scientists
• C. Fishel's Profiles [Series 86]
• Celebrities Born on the Same Date [July] (Ranked: 7301947)
• I am a Citizen of France
• I Attended University of Paris
• I Earned a Doctorate
• I'm Depressed [Reportedly Anxiety]
• Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine (Ranked: 2008)
• Profiles 53751-54000 (Ranked: 53943)
• Scientists
• Time’s 100 Women of the Year [1920-2020] (Ranked: 1983)

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 0% Annoying