Dr. Susan Monarez

In her first live interview since her tenure as CDC Director, Dr. Susan Monarez, a seasoned microbiologist and immunologist, shares her journey from rural Wisconsin to federal leadership. She discusses the challenges she faced during her brief term, including managing multiple outbreaks and a tragic shooting. Dr. Monarez advocates for a vision of a prevention-focused CDC and introduces her ambitious 90/90/2035 initiative to enhance home-based preventive care. Her commitment to scientific integrity shines through as she reflects on the loss of CDC staff and the importance of resilience.