Dr. Anthony Fauci is an American physician and immunologist. He has served as the director of the NAID (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) since 1984 and has been a leading figure in the field of immunology for over five decades. In addition to his work at the NIAID, Dr. Fauci has also served as a member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force and has been a frequent spokesperson on the pandemic.

Background

He was born on December 24, 1940, in Brooklyn, New York to Stephen A Fauci and Eugenia Lillian. His dad studied pharmacy at Columbia University and later owned his own practice. The whole family worked at the pharmacy, with Fauci delivering prescriptions and working the register.

Fauci attended Regis High School, a prestigious all-boys Jesuit high school in Manhattan. He went on to earn his undergraduate degree from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts and his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College.

Career

Dr. Fauci received his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College in 1966 and then completed his training in internal medicine at the New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center. He joined the NIAID in 1968 and has been a leading figure in the field of immunology and infectious diseases for over five decades. In recent years, Dr. Fauci has become a well-known public figure for his leadership in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Fauci is known for his extensive knowledge of infectious diseases and his ability to translate complex scientific concepts for the general public. He has played a key role in responding to numerous public health crises, including the HIV/AIDS epidemic, the Ebola outbreak, and the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Fun Facts:

• Dr. Fauci is a member of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology and has been appointed to various committees and commissions by several different US presidents.
• Dr. Fauci has been awarded numerous awards and honors for his work in the field of infectious diseases. He has received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the National Medal of Science, and the Lasker-Bloomberg Public Service Award, among many others.
• Dr. Fauci enjoys playing tennis and is an avid fan of the New York Yankees. He is also a fan of classical music and enjoys listening to opera and attending concerts.
• Dr. Fauci has been married to his wife, Christine Grady, since 1985. She is also a physician and bioethicist who works at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The couple has three daughters together.