AIDS deaths in the U.S. reach an all-time high.
The New York Times reports that AIDS has become the leading cause of death among all Americans ages 25 to 44.
Between 1991 and 1995, the number of American women diagnosed with AIDS increased by more than 63%.
A clinical trial establishes dual combination therapy with AZT and other nucleoside analogues as a standard approach for HIV treatment.
The FDA approves the first protease inhibitor (saquinavir). (amfAR grantee Dr. Nancy Chang’s early studies of the protease enzyme helped spur the development of this powerful new class of anti-HIV drugs.)
Dr. Stephen Johnston, a 1992 amfAR grantee, announces significant progress in the development of DNA vaccines that are safe and effective against disease-causing organisms, including HIV. (DNA vaccines remain one of the most promising AIDS vaccine concepts.)
President Clinton establishes the President’s Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS.
Actress Sharon Stone becomes Chairman of amfAR‘s Campaign for AIDS Research.
Eric Lynn Wright (Eazy-E) dies of AIDS.
Paul Monette dies of AIDS.
amfAR staff member Frank Nowicki dies of AIDS.
U.S. YEAR-END STATISTICS
513,486 cases of AIDS reported to date
319,849 deaths
