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Dr. Monarez takes CDC helm

Aug 5, 2025

Susan Monarez, PhD, is now the director of the CDC, sworn in by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., on July 31.

The impact: The CDC has a permanent leader in Dr. Monarez, who aims to advance the agency’s mission of preventing disease and enhancing health security.

  • The Senate confirmed her by a vote of 51–47.

Background: Dr. Monarez was serving as the acting CDC director. She holds a PhD in microbiology from the University of Wisconsin and completed postdoctoral research at Stanford University.

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