Francis Collins

Francis Collins is an American physician-geneticist known for leading the Human Genome Project, which mapped all the genes in the human DNA. This groundbreaking work has advanced our understanding of genetics, helping to improve medical research and treatments for various diseases. Collins also served as the director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from 2009 to 2021, where he promoted biomedical research and public health. An advocate for science and faith, he authored the book "The Language of God," discussing the relationship between religion and science. Collins is recognized for his contributions to both science and health policy.