An Australian veterinarian and ecologist who shifted his focus to study the Hendra virus outbreak. He is recognized for identifying bats as the virus' reservoir, contributing to the understanding of zoonotic disease reservoirs.

A French virologist and veterinarian whose career was significantly influenced by Ebola research. Known for investigating outbreaks in Gabon and proposing bats as possible Ebola reservoirs.

An American virologist who works at USAMRIID, specializing in Ebola vaccine development. She experienced a lab accident, illustrating the risks faced by scientists working with dangerous pathogens.

A married team of infectious disease specialists who uncovered that Plasmodium knowlesi malaria is zoonotic. They worked in Malaysia to identify the macaque species as the reservoir for the disease.

A scientist who identified the psittacosis cause and emphasized the interconnectedness of environmental disruption and disease emergence. He highlighted the importance of multifaceted approaches to studying infectious diseases.

A French scientist renowned for his research on retroviruses. He is notable for theorizing the operating mechanism of HIV, leading to its identification as a retrovirus.

A medical doctor and researcher specializing in retroviruses. She developed non-invasive sampling methods to trace the origins of HIV/SIV, collaborating with Jane Goodall on chimp studies.

A postdoc under Beatrice Hahn who co-developed sampling techniques for tracing HIV's origins. He advanced the preservation of stool samples for examining the health impact on host species.

A distinguished primatologist and activist known for her chimpanzee research. She approved the testing of chimp SIV in Gombe National Park, bridging research and conservation.