Nick Deacon address at the National Press Club on 13 December 1995 [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 2598427
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Deacon, Nick, Dr, speaker
- Online Version:
- National Library of Australia digitised item
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research, personal copies and public use.
- Description:
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- 1995
- 1 digital audio tape (ca. 53 min.)
- Series:
- National Press Club luncheon address.
- Summary:
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Dr Nick Deacon, Head of the AIDS Molecular Biology Unit, National Centre for HIV Virology Research, Macfarlane Burnet Centre for Medical Research, speaks on his Unit's recent discovery which may lead to the development of a live attenuated vaccine and therapeutic drugs for those already infected with HIV-1; discusses the moral implications of such a vaccine; the necessity of sufficient guaranteed funding to ensure continued "basic research" (the essential basis of their own discovery); and answered questions on the nature of the potential vaccine; overseas reaction and support; and possible sponsorship and commercial aspects.
- Notes:
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- Recorded at the National Press Club, Canberra, A.C.T.
- Also available online http://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-222717706
- Related Material:
- Doctor Nick Deacon, molecular biologist and AIDS researcher, speaking at the National Press Club, Canberra, 13 December 1995; located at; National Library of Australia Pictures collection PIC NL37846/1-2 LOC NL37846/1-2 Photographic collection shelves.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Transcript available (typescript, 6 p.)
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- National Press Club (Australia)
- Also Titled:
- AIDS breaththrough: new hope or a new battleground?
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