- Dr. Steven Quay, a pharmaceutical executive, is reportedly poised to become the new director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).
- Quay is known for advocating the theory that COVID-19 originated from a leak at a Chinese lab, a view he has expressed in his books.
- Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reportedly selected Quay for the position, with federal health officials signing off on the decision last week, though final vetting is ongoing.
- Despite his background as CEO of Atossa Therapeutics and inventor of several FDA-approved drugs, Quay does not possess formal training in infectious diseases.
- He is set to take over the role previously held by Dr. Anthony Fauci, who served for nearly 40 years before stepping down at the end of 2022.
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