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South African Scientist Leading Breakthrough TB Vaccine Trial
Professor Willem Hanekom is co-leading a 20,000-person global trial for the world's most promising TB vaccine while directing Africa's largest health research institute. Living openly with HIV for 19 years, he's dedicated his career to bringing life-saving treatments to underresourced communities.