Anthony Fauci to Retire After 54 years at NIH
Dr. Fauci, who advised seven presidents on HIV/AIDS and many other domestic and global health issues, will step down in December.
Fauci, who has served as NIAID director since 1984, is one of the world's leading experts on infectious diseases.
Anthony Fauci, who has served as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) since 1984, announced Monday that he will retire from the agency in December.
Fauci, who has advised seven presidents on HIV/AIDS and many other domestic and global health issues, is one of the world's leading experts on infectious diseases. He has played a key role in the development of treatments for HIV/AIDS, as well as in the development of vaccines for SARS, MERS, and COVID-19.
In a statement, Fauci said that he made the decision to retire after "much deliberation and after 54 years of service at NIAID." He said that he is "proud of the work that we have done together" and that he is "confident that the NIAID will continue to be a leader in the field of infectious diseases research."
Fauci's retirement is a major loss for the NIH and for the field of infectious diseases research. He is a brilliant scientist and a dedicated public servant who has made a significant impact on the health of the world.
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