Layden

Layden

physician United States

Layden is a medical doctor and epidemiologist who led the office of public health data, surveillance, and technology at the CDC, focusing on modernizing outbreak tracking and response systems. Previously serving as Illinois’ chief medical officer, she resigned after Monarez's removal in August 2025, highlighting concerns about the negative impact of political influence on science-driven decision-making within the agency.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
31,767
Power
1,263$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 67,886,011 31,767 $2,700,000 1,263$
Totals 1 67,886,011 31,767 $2,700,000 1,263$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Layden also resigned after Monarez’s removal in August 2025, warning about the damaging effects of political influence. 5

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