CDC deputy director and chief medical officer Jennifer Shuford, MD, is leaving the agency after six months, The Washington Post reported Oct. 26.
Dr. Shuford, an infectious disease physician, previously served as Texas’ health commissioner and was hired in April as part of a new leadership team meant to increase trust in the agency. CDC scientists were optimistic about her hiring due to her public health background and willingness to speak out during Texas’ measles outbreak last year, the Post reported.
She is expected to leave after the midterm elections Nov. 3.
“I am leaving to spend more time with my family,” she told the Post. “I am so thankful to President Trump and Secretary Kennedy for giving me the opportunity to help lead CDC. It has been an amazing experience, and I will be forever grateful for it.”
Her departure comes amid renewed scrutiny about the administration’s approach to vaccine policy, delays in updating CDC measles data and President Donald Trump’s push to change childhood vaccine recommendations.
Becker’s reached out to the CDC and will update if more information becomes available.
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