Nutrition professor recognized for breakthrough with supplements and HIV

The American Red Cross has selected Marianna Baum as the recipient of Cervera Real Estate Ambassador Award, part of the The Spectrum Awards for Women,  for her work in the field of HIV.

The Spectrum Awards for Women annually recognizes outstanding women whose efforts have made significant contributions to the quality of life in South Florida. These leadership awards acknowledge the humanitarian principles of the American Red Cross: Humanity, Impartiality, Independence, Unity, Neutrality, and Voluntary Service.

Baum is an internationally acclaimed scientist on nutrition, metabolism, and HIV/AIDS.

Baum lead a study that  investigated the relationship between HIV infection and micro-nutrients. Dr. Baum’s research was among the first to show that HIV leads to deficiencies in micronutrients and that long-term micro-nutrient supplementation can delay the onset of HIV, and  improve overall quality of life.

Dr. Baum’s most recent studies are focused on HIV and hepatitis C disease progression in drug and alcohol abusing populations.

To view American Red Cross Spectrum Award 2015 video, please click here. Dr. Baum is featured at 6 minutes at 43 seconds.