Dr. Fauci's journey into science wasn't a childhood dream but rather a convergence of his humanities background and the pursuit of truth and understanding through scientific discovery. He saw science as a tool to improve the world by alleviating suffering and death.
Dr. Fauci's background in humanities influenced his career path.
He viewed science as a method for discovering truth and improving lives.
His work focused on using evidence to address disease and reduce suffering.
In a conversation recorded at the WBUR Festival, Dr. Anthony Fauci speaks frankly about the threats he sees to public health under the Trump administration and the “severe intimidation” of scientists at the NIH.