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Recorded September 9, 2020. 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. He served as director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland, from 17 August 2009 to 19 December 2021 ...
Apr 30, 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). He had previously served as head (1993–2008) of the NIH’s National Human Genome Research Institute, a public research ...
Dec 6, 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.
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Oct 5, 2021 · Dr. Francis Collins, who led the Human Genome Project and the fight against COVID-19, announced his resignation as the head of the National Institutes of Health. He served under three presidents and was praised by Biden and Becerra for his scientific achievements.
Feb 4, 2022 · B efore 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 them. Installed by President...
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.
Oct 5, 2021 · Dr. Collins announced his decision to end his tenure as the director of the National Institutes of Health by the end of the year. He served three U.S. presidents over more than 12 years and led many initiatives to tackle health challenges, such as the Human Genome Project, precision medicine, COVID-19 and ARPA-H.
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