After 38 years as director of the National Institute of Allergy Infectious Diseases (NIAIDS), Dr.Anthony Fauci will step down from his position after 50-years of government service.

He intends to continue promoting science and public health and to help prepare a new generation of scientists to combat emerging disease threats.

During his long career, he has advised seven presidents and has been a leader in both research and development of public policy on HIV-AIDS, West Nile and Zika viral infections, anthrax attacks, influenza, Ebola, and since 2019, the response to COVID.