Eric Lander

Eric Lander is a prominent geneticist and mathematician who played a leading role in the Human Genome Project, which mapped out all the genes in human DNA. His work has advanced our understanding of genetics, disease, and human biology. Lander is also a prominent science advisor, serving as the founding director of the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, and was appointed as a top science advisor to the U.S. government. His contributions have significantly shaped modern genetics research and its applications in medicine and biotechnology.