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Anthony Fauci

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Former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), who Senator Paul accuses of being at the center of the 'COVID Cover Up' by funding gain-of-function research and misleading the public.


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Summary

Dr. Anthony Fauci is an American physician-scientist and immunologist, born in Brooklyn, New York, who has dedicated over five decades to public health service. He served as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) from 1984 until his retirement in December 2022, making significant contributions to HIV/AIDS research and other immunodeficiency diseases. Fauci advised every U.S. president since Ronald Reagan and was a prominent figure during the COVID-19 pandemic, serving on the White House Coronavirus Task Force under President Donald Trump and later as President Joe Biden's chief medical advisor. He received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2008 for his work on PEPFAR. However, his career has also faced criticism, notably from Senator Rand Paul, who accused him of orchestrating a "COVID Cover Up" related to U.S.-funded gain-of-function research outsourced to China, alleging this eroded public trust and fueled vaccine hesitancy.

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Extracted Attributes
  • Award

    Presidential Medal of Freedom (2008)

  • Father

    Stephen A. Fauci (Pharmacist)

  • Mother

    Eugenia Lillian Abys Fauci

  • Full Name

    Anthony Stephen Fauci

  • Alma Mater

    Cornell University Medical College

  • Occupation

    Immunologist

  • Citizenship

    United States

  • Date of Birth

    1940-12-24

  • Place of Birth

    Brooklyn, New York, United States

  • Scientific Recognition

    13th most-cited scientist globally (1983-2002)

Timeline
  • Born in Brooklyn, New York, United States. (Source: Wikidata)

    1940-12-24

  • Began a period (1983-2002) during which he was recognized as one of the world's most frequently cited scientists. (Source: summary)

    1983

  • Appointed Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). (Source: summary)

    1984

  • Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President George W. Bush for his work on the AIDS relief program PEPFAR. (Source: summary)

    2008

  • Joined the White House Coronavirus Task Force under President Donald Trump as a lead member. (Source: summary)

    2020-01

  • Appointed Chief Medical Advisor to President Joe Biden and a lead member of the White House COVID-19 Response Team. (Source: summary)

    2021-01

  • Announced his intention to step down from government service in December 2022. (Source: DBPedia)

    2022-08-22

  • Departed from government service after over five decades. (Source: summary)

    2022-12

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  • Anthony Fauci | Research Starters - EBSCO

    Anthony Fauci is a prominent American physician and immunologist known for his extensive public health career, particularly as the longtime director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) from 1984 until his retirement in 2022. Born on December 24, 1940, in Brooklyn, New York, to Italian immigrant parents, he pursued a career in medicine, graduating from Cornell University Medical College at the top of his class. Fauci has played a pivotal role in addressing [...] Published in: 2024 By: Dorau, Bethany Groff Go to EBSCOhost and sign in to access more content about this topic. ## Anthony Fauci Physician-scientist Born: December 24, 1940 Place of Birth: New York, New York Significance: For more than three decades, Anthony Fauci has conducted research and advised presidents on the threat of emerging diseases, including HIV/AIDS and COVID-19, as the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). ## Background [...] Anthony Stephen Fauci was born in Bensonhurst, a neighborhood in southwest Brooklyn, on December 24, 1940, to Eugenia and Stephen Fauci. Both sets of grandparents were Italian immigrants (apart from one grandmother who hailed from Switzerland). Raised Catholic, Fauci went to elementary school at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Bensonhurst. Fauci’s father, known as Doc, was a pharmacist, and the family moved to the Dyker Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn when Fauci was in elementary school. There,

  • Anthony Fauci | Biography, Pardon, COVID, Trump, & Facts

    Anthony Fauci (born December 24, 1940, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.) is an American doctor and scientist who, as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID; 1984–2022), played a key role in diagnosing and treating a number of contagious illnesses, notably AIDS and COVID-19. ## Early life and education [...] Fauci is the youngest of two children born to Eugenia (née Abys) Fauci and Stephen Fauci, a pharmacist. The family lived in Brooklyn, where they ran a neighborhood pharmacy. As a boy, Fauci held various jobs there, including working the register and delivering prescriptions. In his spare time, he enjoyed sports, playing baseball and basketball. At Regis High School, Fauci was taught in the Jesuit tradition, and its “to be men for others” philosophy had a lasting impact on him. He later attended

  • Anthony Fauci - Wikipedia

    Fauci was a member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force established in late January 2020, under President Donald Trump, to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. He became a de facto public health spokesperson for the office of the president during the pandemic, and a strong advocate for ongoing social distancing efforts in the United States. [...] Fauci was born on December 24, 1940, in Brooklyn, New York City, to Stephen A. (1910–2008) and Eugenia Lillian (née Abys; 1909–1965) Fauci as the youngest of two children. His father, a pharmacist, attended Columbia University and owned a drug store. Fauci worked with his mother and sister at the pharmacy's register and also delivered prescriptions. The pharmacy was located in the Dyker Heights section of Brooklyn, directly beneath the family apartment, previously in the Bensonhurst [...] In 2003, the Institute for Scientific Information stated that from 1983 to 2002, "Fauci was the 13th most-cited scientist among the 2.5 to 3.0 million authors in all disciplines throughout the world who published articles in scientific journals." As a government scientist under seven presidents, Fauci has been described as "a consistent spokesperson for science, a person who more than any other figure has brokered a generational peace" between the two worlds of science and politics.

  • Through Sharing His 'Journey in Public Service,' Fauci Encourages ...

    — Years before becoming widely known for his role on the White House Coronavirus Task Force, Anthony Fauci, MD, was an early career physician planning to practice medicine in New York City. By taking part in an NIH fellowship, he learned that he could improve patient care by working in research, a realization that changed the trajectory of his career.

  • Meet Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., former Director of the National Institute ...

    Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), served the American public for over five decades. A doctor, scientist, and infectious disease expert, he contributed to groundbreaking discoveries that saved countless lives. He retired from public service in December 2022. [...] National Library of Medicine NIH logo Medlineplus Trusted Health Information from the National Institutes of Health Twitter close # Meet Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, former Director of NIAID. Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, former Director of NIAID. [...] Dr. Anthony Fauci, standing, presenting on HIV/AIDS to former President Bill Clinton, right, and former Vice President Al Gore, left, at the White House, 1996. Dr. Anthony Fauci, standing, presenting on HIV/AIDS to former President Bill Clinton, right, and former Vice President Al Gore, left, at the White House, 1996.

Anthony Stephen Fauci OMRI (/ˈfaʊtʃi/; born December 24, 1940) is an American physician-scientist and immunologist serving as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and the Chief Medical Advisor to the President. As a physician with the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Fauci has served the American public health sector in various capacities for more than fifty years and has acted as an advisor to every U.S. president since Ronald Reagan. He has been director of the NIAID since 1984 and has made contributions to HIV/AIDS research and other immunodeficiency diseases, both as a research scientist and as the head of the NIAID. From 1983 to 2002, Fauci was one of the world's most frequently cited scientists across all scientific journals. In 2008, President George W. Bush awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian award in the United States, for his work on the AIDS relief program PEPFAR. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he served under President Donald Trump as one of the lead members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force. Fauci's advice was frequently contradicted by Trump, and Trump's supporters alleged that Fauci was trying to politically undermine Trump's run for reelection. After Joe Biden took office, Fauci began serving as one of the lead members of the White House COVID-19 Response Team and as Biden's chief medical advisor. On August 22, 2022, Fauci announced he will be stepping down from government service in December.

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