Healthcare IT News March 25, 2025
Mike Miliard

Susan Monarez, current acting director at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has previous experience in the Office of Science and Technology Policy, and worked at ARPA-H on AI applications for pop health and quality improvement.

The Trump administration on Monday named a new nominee to lead the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, following the withdrawal of its previous candidate, Dr. David Weldon.

Susan Coller Monarez currently serves as acting director at the CDC and could be elevated to lead the agency if confirmed by the Senate.

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