Robert Redfield (former CDC Director)

Robert Redfield is an American virologist and immunologist who served as the Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from 2018 to 2021. In this role, he was responsible for guiding public health policies, disease prevention, and response efforts across the United States. Redfield’s expertise includes infectious diseases like HIV/AIDS, influenza, and emerging health threats. His leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic involved coordinating efforts to monitor, control, and communicate about the virus, though his tenure was also marked by debates over policy approaches and scientific guidance.