# Arturo Casadevall Speaks on Curiosity, Resilience, and Scientific Integrity **Authors:** Robert A. Bonomo, Michael M. Lederman PMC · DOI: 10.20411/pai.v10i2.921 · Pathogens and Immunity · 2025-11-19 ## TL;DR Arturo Casadevall discusses his journey in biomedical research, the impact of the AIDS epidemic, and advice for young scientists. ## Contribution Shares personal and professional insights from a leading figure in biomedical research. ## Key findings - Highlights the role of curiosity and resilience in scientific success. - Reflects on the transformative impact of the AIDS epidemic on research and public health. - Offers guidance for nurturing the next generation of scientists. ## Abstract In this interview, Arturo Casadevall, MD, PhD, shares insight into his childhood, what motivated him to go into biomedical research, the impact of the AIDS epidemic, and the lessons learned that he imparts to younger scientists. ## Linked entities - **Diseases:** AIDS (MONDO:0012268) ## Full-text entities - **Diseases:** AIDS (MESH:D000163), pneumococcal pneumonia (MESH:D011018), Cryptococcal meningitis (MESH:D016919), meningococcal meningitis (MESH:D008585), Pneumocystis (MESH:D011020), inflammation (MESH:D007249), Toxoplasmosis (MESH:D014123), Infectious Diseases (MESH:D003141), COVID-19 (MESH:D000086382), Infection (MESH:D007239) - **Chemicals:** sulfonamides (MESH:D013449), nucleoside (MESH:D009705), RAB (-), penicillin (MESH:D010406), AZT (MESH:D015215) - **Species:** Human immunodeficiency virus 1 (no rank) [taxon 11676], Cryptococcus (genus) [taxon 79213], Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606] ## Full text _Full body text omitted from this summary view._ Fetch the complete paper as Markdown: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC12934232/full.md ## Figures 1 figure with captions in the complete paper: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC12934232/full.md ## References 6 references — full list in the complete paper: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC12934232/full.md --- Source: https://tomesphere.com/paper/PMC12934232