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Antonín Holý

Czech scientist (1936-2012) · Czechia · On the map · Scientists · Died at 75

Antonín Holý was a pioneering Czech scientist. He specialised in the field of chemistry and cooperated on the development of important antiretroviral drugs used in the treatment of HIV and hepatitis B. He was involved in the creation of the most effective drug in the treatment of AIDS.

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2012Died16 July 20122011Silver Medal of the President of the SenateAward2007Česká hlavaAward2005Honorary doctors of Ghent UniversityAward2002Czech Medal of Merit, 1st classAward1999Honorary Doctor of the Palacký University OlomoucAward1936Born1 September 1936

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Silver Medal of the President of the Senate2011
Česká hlava2007
Honorary doctors of Ghent University2005
Czech Medal of Merit, 1st class2002
Honorary Doctor of the Palacký University Olomouc1999

About this person

Antonín Holý is the author of more than 450 papers, 400 scientific discoveries and holds 60 patents. With more than 400 discoveries to his credit, his work has affected millions of people with viral diseases such as HIV/AIDS and hepatitis B and many other viral diseases. In 2008 he received an Honorary Professorship at the University of Manchester's School of Chemistry.

Country
Czechia
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1936 to 2012 · aged 75