Feature Fellow

Feature Fellow showcases outstanding scientists who are Fellows of the Academy. Fellows are asked to answer five questions designed to sum up their career highlights and inspirations.

Current

Michael Alpers

Michael Alpers has spent his life studying kuru and tropical infectious diseases, mostly in Papua New Guinea. His work on kuru opened up a new field of human medicine and led to the discovery of prions.

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John Zillman
Bruce Armstrong
Brian Anderson
Michael Archer