Anthony Fauci Will Step Down , as NIAID Director in December.<br />Anthony Fauci Will Step Down , as NIAID Director in December.<br />Dr. Anthony Fauci announced that he step down from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) on Aug. 22.<br />In a released statement, Fauci emphasized that he was "not retiring.".<br />While I am moving on from my current positions, I am <br />not retiring, Dr. Anthony Fauci, via ABC News.<br />After more than 50 years of government service, I plan to pursue the next phase of my career while I still have so much energy and passion for my field, Dr. Anthony Fauci, via ABC News.<br />In addition, Fauci will step down from his position as <br />chief medical advisor to President Joe Biden.<br />Fauci has been instrumental to the federal response to the COVID pandemic since the Trump administration.<br />Fauci has been instrumental to the federal response to the COVID pandemic since the Trump administration.<br />Biden responded to the news of Dr. Fauci's departure, referring to Fauci's commitment to <br />his work as "unwavering.".<br />His commitment to the work is unwavering, and he does it with an unparalleled spirit, energy, and scientific integrity, President Joe Biden, via ABC News.<br />As he leaves his position in the U.S. Government, I know the American people and the entire world will continue to benefit from Dr. Fauci’s expertise in whatever he does next, President Joe Biden, via ABC News.<br />The United States of America is stronger, more resilient, and healthier because of him, President Joe Biden, via ABC News.<br />Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra also responded to the news of Dr. Fauci's departure.<br />When I arrived at HHS, the world was one year into the COVID-19 pandemic. I quickly came to rely on Dr. Fauci’s wisdom and counsel in our response, , Xavier Becerra, HHS Secretary, via ABC News.<br />and along with his scientific acumen, I treasure his ability to break down complex science in simple terms to the American people to save lives, Xavier Becerra, Health and Human Serivices Secretary, via ABC News