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Francis Sellers Collins ForMemRS (born April 14, 1950) is an American physician-scientist who discovered the genes associated with a number of diseases and led the Human Genome Project.
6 Jun 2024 · Francis Collins (born April 14, 1950, Staunton, Virginia, U.S.) is an American geneticist who discovered genes causing genetic diseases and who was director (2009–21) of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH).
6 Dis 2022 · Dr. Collins, the longest serving NIH director, is stepping down on December 19, 2021, after leading the agency through the COVID-19 pandemic and other biomedical initiatives. Watch a video tribute from over 100 prominent figures who admire his scientific achievements and leadership.
Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D., is the former director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). As the longest serving director of NIH — spanning 12 years and three presidencies — he oversaw the work of the largest supporter of biomedical research in the world, from basic to clinical research.
4 Feb 2022 · Before he stepped down on Dec. 19, Dr. Francis Collins was the longest-serving director of the National Institutes of Health since presidents began to appoint...
6 Okt 2021 · The geneticist and former Human Genome Project leader is stepping down after 12 years at the helm of the US biomedical agency. He faced challenges and controversies, but also led major science projects and responded to COVID-19.
5 Okt 2021 · The renowned scientist led the Human Genome Project and the COVID-19 response under three presidents. He said it was time to bring in a new leader for the nation's medical research agency.
