Gallo Robert John

Robert Gallo Robert Gallo American biomedical researcher (born 1937) Robert Charles Gallo (/ˈɡɑːloʊ/; born March 23, 1937) is an American biomedical researcher. He is best known for his role in establishing the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) as the infectious agent responsible for acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and in the development of the HIV blood test, and he has been a major contributor to subsequent HIV research. Quick facts Born, Education ... Robert Gallo Gallo in 1980 Born Robert Charles Gallo (1937-03-23) March 23, 1937 (age 88) Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S. Education Providence College (BS) Thomas Jefferson University (MD) Years active 1963–present Known for Co-discoverer of HIV Medical career Profession Medical doctor Institutions National Cancer Institute Sub-specialties Infectious disease and virology…

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