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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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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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Renowned Geneticist Francis Collins, MD, PhD, Retires from NIH

(MedPage Today) -- Francis Collins, MD, PhD, a renowned geneticist and former longtime director of the NIH announced that he

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Former director Francis Collins retires from NIH, urging 'respect' for embattled workers

Collins wrote that NIH employees "personify excellence in every way and they deserve the utmost respect and support of all Americans"

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Former NIH Director Francis Collins Abruptly Retires From Agency After Docs Previously Revealed He Lied About His Involvement with Gain-of-Function Research in Wuhan Lab

NIH Director Francis Collins' resignation raises significant questions about public health guidance during the pandemic. His controversial mask advice for parents sparks debate on the balance between caution and practicality in protecting children.

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Collins Retires From NIH, Asks for Respect for Staff Being Cut

Dr. Francis Collins, the famed geneticist who headed up the National Institutes of Health for 12 years and three presidents, announced his resignation on Saturday. He became one of the faces of the battle against COVID-19 during the pandemic, the New York Times reports, shepherding the development of tests, vaccines,...

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Renowned geneticist Francis Collins retires from NIH, urging 'respect' for embattled workers

WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Francis Collins, a renowned geneticist and former longtime director of the National Institutes of Health, announced Saturday that he has

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