Who invented lenacapavir?: The Collaborative Breakthrough Against HIV
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Lenacapavir's breakthrough development as a long-acting HIV treatment and prevention medication was the result of a decades-long, collaborative effort between the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and pharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences, not a single individual. So, who invented lenacapavir? The answer lies in this partnership that built on foundational scientific research.