World-renowned HIV researcher Frank Plummer, 67, dies
Frank Plummer, a "scientific maverick" whose research had a profound impact on global public health, has died.
The world-renowned microbiologist was most widely recognised for his ground-breaking work on understanding HIV transmission.
Dr Plummer, 67, was also recognised for leadership roles in the Sars, H1N1 flu and Ebola epidemics.
He had recently spoken publicly about undergoing experimental brain surgery to treat alcoholism.