Anthony Fauci Quotes & Sayings

“Antibiotics are a very serious public health problem for us, and it's getting worse. Resistant microbes outstrip new antibiotics. It's an ongoing problem. It's not like we can fix it, and it's over. We have to fight continued resistance with a continual pipeline of new antibiotics and continue with the perpetual challenge.”

“Although it is still important to develop an HIV vaccine, we have significant tools already at our disposal that can make a major impact on the trajectory of this epidemic.”

“Science is telling us that we can do phenomenal things if we put our minds and our resources to it.”

“Today we know the best way to prevent the spread of Ebola infection is through public health measures.”

“I believe I have a personal responsibility to make a positive impact on society.”

“There's always going to be the need for new medications, better medications.”

“You can't rush the science, but when the science points you in the right direction, then you can start rushing.”

“One of the by-products of being a perfectionist and constantly trying to improve myself are sobering feelings of low-grade anxiety and a nagging sense of inadequacy. But this is not anxiety without a purpose. No, this anxiety keeps me humble. It creates a healthy tension that serves as the catalyst that drives me to fulfill my limited potential.”

“When I was a child, there were not that many vaccines. I was vaccinated for polio. I actually got measles as a child. I got pertussis, whooping cough. I remember that very well.”

“Previous efforts to eradicate malaria failed for several reasons, including political instability and technical challenges in delivering resources, especially in certain countries in Africa.”