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Trump picks Susan Monarez to run the CDC


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Published in Science and Technology on Tuesday, March 25th 2025 at 6:02 GMT by STAT   Print publication without navigation

  • Monarez is the CDC's acting director and a longtime biosecurity expert with ties to former President Biden's flagship health initiative.

The article from STAT News discusses Susan Monarez, who has been selected by former President Donald Trump to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Monarez, previously a high-ranking official at the Department of Health and Human Services, is known for her conservative views on public health policy, particularly her skepticism towards broad vaccine mandates and her advocacy for a more decentralized approach to public health emergencies. Her appointment has sparked controversy among public health experts who fear it could lead to a rollback of certain CDC initiatives, especially those related to infectious disease control and prevention. Critics argue that her past decisions, including her involvement in reducing funding for certain health programs, might not align with the CDC's mission to protect public health. However, supporters of Monarez believe her experience in government and her focus on reducing federal overreach could streamline operations and enhance state-level autonomy in managing health crises.

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