William Graeme Laver

Professor William Graeme Laver is a renowned virologist affiliated with The John Curtin School of Medical Research at the Australian National University (ANU). He held roles from Research Fellow (1958) to Professor (1990), focusing on influenza virus structure, antigenic variation, and neuraminidase inhibitors. His work contributed to anti-influenza drug development.

Research highlights include crystallizing the influenza virus enzyme sialidase, enabling drug design. Awards include Royal Society Fellowship (1987) and the Australia Prize (1996).