When was Peter Doherty named Australian of the Year?
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In 1997, Peter Doherty was named Australian of the Year for his work in HIV/AIDS research. He was born in Melbourne in 1964 and studied medicine at the University of Melbourne. In 1996, he co-discovered a new type of protein that helps HIV enter cells. This discovery has led to the development of new drugs to treat HIV/AIDS.
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