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'I'm 79, I won the Nobel Prize and I don't give a s---'

'I'm 79, I won the Nobel Prize and I don't give a s---'

Outspoken immunologist Peter Doherty believes scientists could have a coronavirus vaccine ready by September.

Like the real thing ... Peter Doherty shows off a replica of his Nobel prize. 

Patrick DurkinBOSS Deputy editor
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It is obvious even before Nobel prize-winning scientist and living national treasure Peter Doherty meets us for lunch that he is not your typical AFR Weekend subject.

We are told that Doherty is not taking any meetings in person; we will have to do lunch over Skype or Zoom.

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Patrick DurkinBOSS Deputy editorPatrick Durkin is Melbourne bureau chief and BOSS deputy editor. He writes on news, business and leadership. Connect with Patrick on Twitter. Email Patrick at pdurkin@afr.com

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