The Berlin Patients
Christian Hahn—The first Berlin patient, a German who received early therapy and an experimental cancer drug
Timothy Ray Brown—The second Berlin patient, an American who received a stem cell transplant of HIV-resistant cells in Berlin
The Scientists
Heiko Jessen—Christian’s physician
Gero Hütter—Timothy’s physician
Julianna Lisziewicz—Key collaborator with Heiko Jessen
Robert C. Gallo—Codiscoverer of HIV, brought Jessen and Lisziewicz together
Bruce Walker—Discovered how Christian’s cure works
David Ho—Leading supporter of early therapy for HIV
Eckhard Thiel—Hütter’s department chief who made Timothy’s transplant possible
Carl June—Researcher translating Timothy’s cure into a therapy for all
Paula Cannon—Researcher translating Timothy’s cure into a therapy for all
David Margolis—Researcher translating Christian’s cure into a therapy for all