Peter Duesberg

About

Molecular and cell biologist who taught at the University of Berkeley. He is best known as one of the first scientist to dismiss the widely accepted notion that HIV caused AIDS.

Before Fame

He attended the University of Frankfurt.

Trivia

He was featured in a controversial article in Cancer Research titled "Retroviruses as Carcinogens and Pathogens: Expectations and Reality."

Family Life

He grew up in Germany during WWII, and his family life was supplemented with events for the Hitler Youth.

Associated With

He served as an advisor under South African President Thabo Mbeki.