NIAID (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)

Rule Changes

As of May 2026: Records and FOIA practices under federal scrutiny

A federal grand jury indicted Dr. David Morens, 78, Fauci's longest-serving adviser at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). He faces five counts: conspiracy against the United States and destruction of federal records. Morens allegedly used a personal Gmail account to route official COVID-19 business outside the reach of FOIA requests.

Updated May 31

New Capabilities

As of May 2026: Ending CHAVD funding; shifting focus to existing HIV treatment approaches

In 1984, the U.S. Health Secretary predicted an HIV vaccine within two years. After four decades and dozens of failed trials, IAVI is dosing participants in South Africa with a vaccine that trains the immune system from the ground up rather than simply presenting viral proteins.

Updated May 22