Renowned geneticist Francis Collins retires from NIH, urging 'respect' for embattled workers
- Francis Collins, former director of the National Institutes of Health, announced his retirement, leaving the agency facing budget cuts and layoffs.
- Collins led the Human Genome Project, completing it ahead of schedule and under budget, and served as NIH director for 12 years under three presidents.
- He highlighted the turmoil at NIH due to current funding policies and recent firings of over 1,000 workers in his retirement statement.
- Collins expressed honor in his work at NIH, emphasizing its role in significant medical advancements, including cancer treatments and CRISPR gene editing.
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Former NIH Director Francis Collins Retires From Agency - The Thinking Conservative
Dr. Francis Collins, who led the National Institutes of Health (NIH) when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, has stepped down from the federal government. The post Former NIH Director Francis Collins Retires From Agency appeared first on The Thinking Conservative.
Dr. Francis Collins retires from NIH, urging support for crucial research and embattled workers
Collins, a renowned geneticist and former longtime director of the National Institutes of Health, announced Saturday that he has retired, leaving an agency being upended by budget cuts and layoffs.
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