Anthony Fauci Retires As Director of NIAID

Celebrated Infectious Disease Expert Leaves Post After Decades of Service

Fauci, who led the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) for 38 years, announced his retirement on Monday, December 6, 2022.

During his tenure at NIAID, Fauci became one of the world's leading experts in infectious diseases. He played a pivotal role in the development and implementation of policies to combat HIV/AIDS, SARS, MERS, and most recently, COVID-19.

Fauci's retirement marks the end of an era in public health. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential scientists of his generation, and his departure from NIAID will be a significant loss to the field.