Dr. Francis Collins, former director of the National Institutes of Health, has announced his retirement after 32 years. His departure follows challenges for NIH during the Trump administration, including budget cuts and layoffs. Collins, known for leading the Human Genome Project and advocating for the coexistence of science and religion, will continue to contribute to health and community values. Esteemed for his scientific leadership, Collins significantly impacted genomic medicine and healthcare advancements, bridging gaps in public health amidst political criticism, particularly during the pandemic.
I have loved being employed by this extraordinary, life-giving institution for 32 years. I will continue to devote my life in other ways to seeking knowledge and enhancing health.
Francis Collins is one of the most important scientific leaders of our era. As a scientist and as a leader of NIH, he helped usher in the era of genomic medicine and so many of the cures we are seeing now.
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