Francis Collins

Biography

Francis Collins is a renowned American physician-geneticist who led the Human Genome Project and discovered genes associated with numerous diseases. As director of the National Institutes of Health from 2009 to 2021, he served under three presidents and announced his retirement in 2025 after 32 years of service. A respected scientist, author, and public servant, Collins has been recognized for his work with numerous awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom.