Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., is the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Shortly after obtaining a medical degree from Cornell University, Dr. Fauci began a career at NIAID that has spanned four decades and yielded innumerable contributions to infectious disease pathogenesis and treatment research. His pioneering studies of HIV pathogenesis and the human immune response have greatly advanced the understanding of HIV/AIDS disease mechanisms and have proven crucial for the development of efficacious therapies. Dr. Fauci's innovative insights led to the birth of the field of human immunoregulation, and his research was instrumental in development of therapies for various rheumatic disorders, including the previously fatal polyarteritis nodosa.

Currently, Dr. Fauci oversees the NIAID's $4.4 billion annual budget, directs the intramural research program, funds extramural research in infectious disease,Allergy, Immunology and transplantation and serves as an expert advisor to the White House on issues of global health related to infectious disease. He is a member of numerous academic and professional societies (including the National Academy of Sciences), holds 32 honorary degrees from both American and international universities, has received multiple awards in recognition of his achievements (including the National Medal of Science and the Lasker Award), authored more than 1,100 scientific publications, and remains one of the most cited scientists of the last two decades. Dr. Fauci resides in Washington, D.C. with his wife and three daughters.