Anthony Fauci to Retire From Public Service

Leading Infectious Disease Expert Steps Down After Decades of Service

Fauci to Leave Government Office in December

Dr. Anthony Fauci is retiring from government service in December, he announced Monday in his first public testimony since stepping down from his position as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). Fauci, who has led the NIAID for 38 years, is known for his seminal contributions to the understanding of HIV and for his role in combating COVID-19.

In his announcement, Fauci said that he plans to continue his work in public health and infectious diseases research and advocacy. He has not yet announced his specific plans for the future.

Fauci's retirement is being met with gratitude and well wishes from colleagues and public health officials. He is widely considered to be one of the world's leading experts in infectious diseases, and his work has had a profound impact on public health policy and practice.