Francis S. Collins (Geneticist)

Francis S. Collins is an American physician-geneticist best known for leading the Human Genome Project, which mapped all the genes in the human body. This groundbreaking work has advanced our understanding of genetics and is crucial for medical research and treatment. Collins also served as the director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from 2009 to 2021, promoting research on health and disease. He is a prominent advocate for the ethical implications of genetic research and has written about the harmony of science and faith, emphasizing the importance of science in understanding life and health.