Director of US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases says role has involved telling US presidents things they do not want to hear
Diarmuid O’Shea, president The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, with Dr Anthony Fauci for the presentation of the Stearne Medal to the latter. Dr Fauci has received two awards during his trip to Ireland. Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times
The immunologist became a familiar face globally during the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly after he corrected President Trump, who had suggested using hydroxychloroquine to treat the virus. He said the one rule he gave himself while in the role was “to always speak the truth and not be afraid to give advice based on data and evidence”.
“Dr Fauci vividly exemplifies the core Fulbright commitment to meticulous, sustained and high-quality research and expertise in service to the public good,” she said.
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