Virology
Luc Montagnier
He co-discovered HIV.
The problem
A question worth answering.
A rapidly emerging disease lacked an identified agent.
What they did
He co-discovered HIV.
What changed
This identification became a foundation for response to AIDS.
Where you meet their legacy
In the knowledge, systems and people who carry the work forward today.
Evidence and further reading
This story does not assign sole credit for a collective achievement.