International infectious diseases award for UCL professor

Professor Sir Alimuddin (Ali) Zumla (UCL Infection & Immunity) has been awarded the prestigious 2020 Mahathir Science Award, in recognition of his pioneering and groundbreaking work in the field of infectious disease. Sir Ali's research, capacity development and advocacy work over 30 years has led to breakthroughs in tuberculosis, TB/HIV co-infections and infectious diseases with epidemic potential, as well improvements in the health of disadvantaged populations. Sir Ali, a Professor of Infectious Diseases and International Health at UCL, has conceived, set up and driven forward numerous global initiatives across continents including a ONE-HUMAN-ANIMAL-HEALTH network. As part of the Mahathir Science Award, Sir Ali will also receive $100,000.00, a gold medal, and certificate at a ceremony to be held in Malaysia early 2021. Commenting on his award, Sir Ali said: "I feel extremely honoured and truly humbled to have been recognized by such an illustrious selection committee as the recipient of the prestigious 2020 Mahathir Science Award. "I strongly believe that as scientists, we need to be intimately involved in research, aligned with training, capacity development and advocacy efforts, so that we can have an impact for generations to come, and sustain the progress we make.