McGill University AIDS Centre, Jewish General Hospital, Chemin Cote Ste-Catherine, Montreal, Quebec H3T 1E2, Canada. mark.wainberg@mcgill.ca
Twenty-five years after the discovery and isolation of the human immunodeficiency virus by French and American scientists, much progress has been made in basic research, clinical treatment, and public health prevention measures for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Here, we summarize, in brief, advances that have been achieved and provide some perspectives on future challenges.