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Dr. Francis Collins Steps Down, Urges Bipartisan Support

3/4/2025

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Dr. Francis Collins, the esteemed geneticist and former NIH director, is stepping down after 12 impactful years. A pivotal figure in the Human Genome Project and COVID-19 vaccine efforts, he expressed gratitude for his dedicated team while urging the need for bipartisan backing for medical research, especially in light of recent budget challenges and layoffs.

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Dr. Francis Collins, the esteemed geneticist and former NIH director, is stepping down after 12 impactful years. A pivotal figure in the Human Genome Project and COVID-19 vaccine efforts, he expressed gratitude for his dedicated team while urging the need for bipartisan backing for medical research, especially in light of recent budget challenges and layoffs.