Summary
Susan Monarez is being considered for the role of CDC director by President Trump. Her Senate confirmation hearing takes place as a key CDC vaccine advisory panel also meets.
Key Facts
- Susan Monarez is President Trump's nominee to lead the CDC.
- Monarez's confirmation hearing is being held by the Senate health committee.
- The hearing coincides with a meeting of the CDC's vaccine advisory panel.
- The CDC has been without a confirmed leader for several months.
- Monarez has a background in law and has worked in science-related government roles.
- Trump's previous nominee for CDC director was withdrawn in March.