Sir Elton John Urges Bio Industry to Find an HIV Cure

British pop star Elton John, who has established foundations in both the United States and the United Kingdom to combat the AIDS epidemic, gave the keynote address at the Biotechnology Industry Organizations annual convention Tuesday.

The foundations have raised more than $150 million to support HIV prevention and treatment programs in 55 countries.

John said the world’s governments and industry are ignoring reality when it comes to AIDS and urged policies that would expand access to HIV treatment and testing as well as education. One in three new infections occur in people under 30, John said.

To see clips of the speech go to, www.moreaboutthat.info, click on the Sir Elton John segment and then download our podcast.

The convention drew 20,000 scientists, industry leaders and government officials to see the latest products and discuss progress in efforts to:

find cures for major diseases,
find good substitutes for oil-based plastics and fuels,
and provide disease-resistant, genetically engineered crops and cloned animals to improve food supplies.

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[argentinadancer]

he is a genius!!! elton president!!! yeahhh!!!

[kylebedient]

EJ is the BEST!

[hivquestions]

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[VerainRio]

Sir Elton received many blessings in his life (immense talent is one) and this is a proof that he knows to use these blessings to help others persons who need as much support.Magnificent example of generosity and dedication!

[LEIAVESAN]

Sir Elton is right. Governments and Biotechnology industries should intensify the efforts to prevent the expasion of HIV. They forget that they have sons, daughters and relatives. The HIV doesn't happen only in neighbors' house.