Speeches & Testimony
2005
July 29, 2005: Using the Human Genome to Understand and Treat Cancer
A webcast of NHGRI Director Frances S. Collins addressing Congress about how research into the human genome has led to major advances in the fight against cancer.
March 9 & April 6, 2005: Director's Statement to Congress on the FY2006 Budget Request
NHGRI Director Dr. Francis Collins testifies before House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, HHS and Education and Related Agencies regarding the President's FY 2006 budget request.
February 2005: Personalized Medicine: How the Human Genome Era Will Usher in a Health Care Revolution
NHGRI Director Francis Collins outlines his vision for the future of genomics-based medicine in a talk to the Personalized Medicine Coalition (PMC) at the National Press Club.
2004
October 2004: Presidential Address to the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG)
ASHG President Dr. Robert Nussbaum addresses members of the American Society of Human Genetics at their annual meeting, exploring "What is Special about the 'Human' in Human Genetics?" The ASHG meeting was held Oct. 28-30 in Toronto.
April 1, 2004: Director's Statement to Congress on the FY2005 Budget Request
NHGRI Director Dr. Francis Collins testifies before House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, HHS and Education and Related Agencies regarding the President's FY 2005 budget request.
April 1, 2004: Statement, Francis S. Collins
Comments by Francis Collins, M.D., Ph.D. Regarding Genetic Nondiscrimination Legislation (S.1053)
2003
October 14, 2003: Senate Passage of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2003 (S. 1053)
NHGRI Director Francis Collins' statement on the Senate passage of S.1053.
May 2003: Testimony of Director Francis Collins on The Future of Genomics
NHGRI Director Dr. Francis Collins before the Subcommittee on Health, Committee on Energy and Commerce, United States House of Representatives.
April 8, 2003: Director's Statement to Congress on the FY2004 Budget Request
NHGRI Director Dr. Francis Collins testifies before House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, HHS and Education and Related Agencies regarding the President's FY 2004 budget request.
2002
March 2002: Director's Statement to Congress on the FY 2003 Budget Request
NHGRI Director Dr. Francis Collins testifies before House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, HHS and Education and Related Agencies regarding the President's FY 2003 budget request.
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