Zeng Yi, Chinese virologist (Wujingfu, Jiexi County, Guandong Province 08 March 1929 – Beijing 13 July 2020)

Isolated the first HIV-1 strain

Established a rapid HIV diagnosis method (1987)

First in the world to show direct evidence that the Epstein-Barr virus could induce nasopharynx cancer (1997)

Established a series of serum diagnosis methods for nasopharynx cancer

Developed an immunoenzyme test for Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) screening

PATENTS

With F. Xia, S.Q. Yu, Y. Ling, Z. Li, K. Wei & X.H.Yu. Sequential and repeated application of four or more HIV vector gene vaccines EP2740488A4 (2014)

With Z.L. Lin, Z. Yue & Z. Xin. The use of ginsenoside in the treatment of AIDS WO200626924A1 (2004)

With Z. Li, X. Luo & L. Ma. Qinghaosu derivatives against AIDS US5,726,203 (1998)

With Z. Wang & F. Coulston. Immuno-enzymatic test for detection of HIV-1 antibody CA2059317A1 (1992)