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‘Scientific Leader…Leader in Society’
NIH Pays Tribute to NHGRI Director Collins |
| By Geoff Spencer |
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NHGRI director Dr. Francis Collins (l) accepts distinguished alumnus award from NIH director Dr. Elias Zerhouni. |
Music and laughter rang out from Natcher auditorium recently as NIH gathered to honor Dr. Francis Collins, who officially stepped down as director of the National Human Genome Research Institute
on Aug. 1.
Since assuming the helm of NHGRI in 1993, the physician-geneticist has become internationally recognized for his leadership of the Human Genome Project and the subsequent
launch of many scientific endeavors to understand the human genome sequence and improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease. Collins also supported
research into the ethical, legal and social issues related to genomics research and strongly advocated the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act, which was recently signed into law. After NIH, Collins will explore writing and other professional opportunities.
He also plans to continue working closely
with his intramural laboratory as an unpaid special volunteer a few days each week.
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