Research Highlight: AIDS

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AIDS biomedical research begins in 1983. The Center for Special Studies and AIDS Clinical Trials, directed by Dr. Jonathan Jacobs, is established in 1986. In 1991, a new facility on the 24th Floor of the Baker Tower is opened.

In addition, Dr. Alton Meister, Chair of the Department of Biochemistry & Biophysics, conducts pioneer research during this time.

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1983 to 1991

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