Internationally renowned American immunologist Anthony Fauci announces his resignation from his position as advisor to President Joe Biden. The infectious disease specialist announced that he would also step down from other positions, such as director of the National Institute of Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in December. He doesn’t want to retire. Instead, he wants to start “the next chapter” of his career. He didn’t give any more specific information.
In the Corona crisis, Fauci became the face of America in the fight against the pandemic. The renowned scientist has directed the National Institute of Infectious Diseases for 38 years and has worked with a total of seven US Presidents. He has been considered one of the most prominent infectious disease experts in the United States for decades. He is known far beyond science circles and American borders. In the politically charged debate over the corona pandemic, Fauci has also been regularly the target of criticism and hostility.
Biden credited his adviser as a public servant who helped steer the country “with wisdom and insight” through some of the most dangerous and difficult public health crises. “I know that no matter what he does next, the American people and the world at large will continue to benefit from Dr. Fauci’s experience.”