Anthony Fauci

Director, The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health

Anthony Fauci is the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. He is an immunologist who has made substantial contributions to research on AIDS and other immunodeficiencies. He has pioneered the field of human immunoregulation and developed effective therapies for formally fatal inflammatory and immune-mediated diseases. In the field of AIDS research, he has helped contribute to an understanding of how the AIDS virus destroys the body's defenses leading to its susceptibility to deadly infections.

He has also served as an editor of Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine and has authored, coauthored or edited more than 1,100 scientific publications, including several textbooks. Dr. Fauci is a key advisor to the White House and Department of Health and Human Services on global AIDS issues and public health protections against emerging infectious disease threats, such as pandemic influenza. He was educated at Cornell University Medical College and holds 32 honorary doctorate degrees.

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The Aspen Ideas Festival

In the spirit of open dialogue.

Whom would you like to interview, and what would you ask?

Fauci would like to ask some leaders in the developing world some very tough questions.

If you had $100 billion to give away, how would you spend it?

Fauci would spend it on picking the “low-hanging fruit” of global health issues.

The Threat of Bioterrorism

Be prepared for the possible but unlikely.

What should be the big issues of the 2008 US presidential election?

With 40 million uninsured Americans, the issue should be healthcare, healthcare, healthcare.

What is the legacy of George W. Bush?

Fauci sites Bush’s initiatives in fighting AIDS and malaria.

How Science Has Shaped Humanity

Standing on the shoulders of giants.

Why We Need Bioethics

Fauci calls for a systematic approach to bioethics.

What does science reveal about the human condition?

How do you make sure that science leads to good things, without the ethical side effects?

How do we address AIDS in Africa?

Fauci on his projects with Tommy Thompson to fight malaria and AIDS in Africa.

How does the media affect the practice of medicine?

Fauci, on the cost effectiveness of preemption.

How have you shaped AIDS research?

Fauci talks about how far we’ve come since the earliest days of the AIDS epidemic, and how far we have to go.

Growing Up in New York City

Anthony Fauci, on growing up in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn.

What is your question?

“Are you doing enough?” Fauci asks.

What is your counsel?

Pay attention and choose your leaders wisely.

What is your outlook?

Fauci was born a cautious optimist.

Fauci argues for an organized approach to bioethics, and to the fight against disease in the developing world.

The Remarkable History of Infectious Disease, with Anthony Fauci

Anthony Fauci on the past, present and future battles against disease.

What do you believe?

You can do a lot of good if you just listen.

What inspires you?

Public service and the example of Mother Theresa drive Anthony Fauci to do good in the world.

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