As Ebola spreads, the institute Fauci once led stays on the sidelines without a leaderIt isn’t clear who’s running the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, whose research played an important role during past Ebola outbreaks.Dr. Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, testifies at a House hearing in 2024.Chip Somodevilla / Getty ImagesJune 1, 2026, 6:00 AM EDTAs the U.S. races to respond to the growing Ebola outbreak, a key player has been notably quiet: the institute that Dr. Anthony Fauci used to run.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.