Mar 03 2025SCIENCE
A Legend Steps Down: The End of an Era at NIH
A big name in genetics is hanging up his lab coat. Dr. Francis Collins, who led the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for over a decade, has decided to retire. He's been a key player in the fight against COVID-19, helping to develop tests, vaccines, and treatments. Collins, now 74, didn't give a s
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