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Anthony Fauci

Anthony Stephen Fauci is an American physician-scientist and immunologist best known for leading the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) from 1984 to 2022 and serving as Chief Medical Advisor to the U.S.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Anthony Stephen Fauci is an American physician-scientist and immunologist best known for leading the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) from 1984 to 2022 and serving as Chief Medical Advisor to the U.S. President from 2021 to 2022. He became widely known during the COVID-19 pandemic for his public-health guidance and role in the federal response.

Biography

Anthony Fauci was born in Brooklyn, New York, on December 24, 1940. He trained in medicine at Cornell University Medical College and built a long career at the National Institutes of Health focused on infectious disease and immunoregulation.

Career

Fauci became director of NIAID in 1984 and held that role until his retirement in 2022. He also served as a key White House medical adviser during the Biden administration.

Public role during COVID-19

Fauci became one of the most visible public-health officials in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic. Media coverage frequently described him as a leading voice on prevention and disease response.

Retirement

Fauci stepped down from his federal roles in 2022 and was described by NIH and other sources as retired from public service. Later profiles continued to refer to him as the former NIAID director.

Key facts

  • Served as director of NIAID from 1984 until 2022.
  • Also served as Chief Medical Advisor to the U.S. President from 2021 to 2022.
  • Became a prominent public figure during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Retired from public service in December 2022.
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Canadian context

Canadian readers may know Fauci mainly through international coverage of HIV/AIDS and COVID-19 public-health policy, where his statements and U.S. advisory role were widely reported in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Dr. Fauci?
Dr. Fauci is Anthony Stephen Fauci, an American physician-scientist and immunologist known for leading NIAID and advising U.S. public-health responses.
How old is Dr. Fauci?
He was born on December 24, 1940, so he is 85 years old.
What happened to Dr. Fauci?
He retired from U.S. government service in December 2022 after leaving NIAID and his role as chief medical adviser.
Is Dr. Fauci still working?
He is no longer working in U.S. government service; NIH and other sources describe him as retired.
What is Dr. Fauci's net worth?
A reliable, official net-worth figure is not provided in the supplied sources, so it is not listed here.
Did Dr. Fauci retire?
Yes. Multiple sources state that he retired in December 2022.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Fauci
    Supports: Birth date, American physician-scientist and immunologist, NIAID director from 1984 to 2022, Chief Medical Advisor from 2021 to 2022.
  2. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Anthony-Fauci
    Supports: Birth date and place, age, career summary, retirement in 2022.
  3. National Institutes of Health — https://www.nih.gov/about/anthony-s-fauci-md
    Supports: NIAID directorship from 1984 to 2022 and retirement in December 2022.
  4. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases — https://www.niaid.nih.gov/about/anthony-s-fauci-md
    Supports: NIAID role, research portfolio, retirement in 2022.
  5. The Rockefeller University — https://www.rockefeller.edu/events-and-lectures/convocation-noslideshow/fauci/
    Supports: Education, career overview, White House advisory role.
  6. NIH MedlinePlus Magazine — https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/article/meet-anthony-s-fauci-m-d-former-director-of-the-national-institute-of-allergy-and-infectious-diseases
    Supports: Former NIAID director, public service retirement in December 2022.