Richard A. Gibbs

Richard A. Gibbs is a prominent American geneticist known for his work in human genomics. He helped lead the Human Genome Project, which mapped all the genes in human DNA, greatly advancing our understanding of genetics and human biology. His research focuses on identifying genetic variations related to disease and health, aiming to improve medical diagnosis and personalized treatments. Gibbs' contributions have been instrumental in making genomic information more accessible for scientific and medical use, benefiting research into complex diseases and human evolution.