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Anthony S. Fauci, M.D.
Anthony S. Fauci, M.D.
NIAID Director
Anthony S. Fauci, M.D.

Dr. Fauci was appointed Director of NIAID in 1984. He oversees an extensive research portfolio of basic and applied research to prevent, diagnose, and treat infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections, influenza, tuberculosis, malaria and illness from potential agents of bioterrorism. NIAID also supports research on transplantation and immune-related illnesses, including autoimmune disorders, asthma and allergies. The NIAID budget for fiscal year 2009 is approximately $4.7 billion. Dr. Fauci serves as one of the key advisors to the White House and Department of Health and Human Services on global AIDS issues, and on initiatives to bolster medical and public health preparedness against emerging infectious disease threats such as pandemic influenza.

Read more in Dr. Fauci’s biography.


About Dr. Fauci

  • Biography
  • Profiles, Awards, Honors
  • Publications
  • News & Events

    The Role of NIH-Supported Research in the Response to 2009 H1N1 Influenza. Testimony before the Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, United States House of Representatives (PDF)—Nov. 4, 2009

    NIAID Media Availability: NIAID Director Fauci Discusses Compelling Scientific Challenges in HIV/AIDS Research—Nov. 3, 2009

    NIAID Media Availability: The Role of Biomedical Research in Malaria Eradication—Oct. 30, 2009

    Videocast: Dr. Fauci's lecture at AIDS Vaccine 2009 meeting, Paris, "HIV Vaccinology: What does the Future Hold"—Oct. 22, 2009

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    Laboratory of Immunoregulation

    Graphic representation of HIV interacting with T lymphocytes
    Dr. Fauci is the Chief of the Laboratory of Immunoregulation (LIR). The LIR researches cellular and molecular mechanisms regulating the human immune response in health and disease, especially the immunopathogenic mechanisms of HIV infection and disease progression. Read more about the LIR.

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  • Office of the Director
  • NIAID Plans and Priorities
  • Past Directors

  • Laboratory of Immunoregulation

    Graphic representation of HIV interacting with T lymphocytes
    Dr. Fauci is the Chief of the Laboratory of Immunoregulation (LIR). The LIR researches cellular and molecular mechanisms regulating the human immune response in health and disease, especially the immunopathogenic mechanisms of HIV infection and disease progression. Read more about the LIR.

    See Also

  • Office of the Director
  • NIAID Plans and Priorities
  • Past Directors