Wei-Shau Hu

Wei-Shau Hu is a renowned biomedical scientist specializing in the field of molecular biology and virology. She is best known for her significant contributions to the understanding of HIV replication and pathogenesis.

Early Life and Education

Wei-Shau Hu was born and raised in Taiwan. She moved to the United States for her higher education. She completed her undergraduate studies in Chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley and later pursued her Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of California, San Francisco.

Career and Research

After completing her Ph.D., Hu joined the National Cancer Institute (NCI) as a postdoctoral fellow. She later became a staff scientist and then a senior investigator at the NCI. Her research primarily focuses on the replication of retroviruses, particularly HIV.

Hu's work has significantly advanced our understanding of the molecular mechanisms of HIV replication. She has made notable contributions to the field of virology, including the discovery of the role of viral proteins in HIV replication and the elucidation of the process of viral assembly and release.

Contributions to Science

Hu's research has led to the development of new strategies for the treatment and prevention of HIV infection. Her work has also provided insights into the pathogenesis of HIV, which has implications for the development of vaccines and other therapeutic interventions.

Awards and Honors

Hu's contributions to the field of virology have been recognized with several awards and honors. She is a recipient of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Merit Award and the NCI Director's Intramural Innovation Award.

See Also

• HIV/AIDS
• Virology
• Molecular Biology
• Biochemistry