Francis Collins

Francis Collins is a renowned geneticist and physician known for his leadership in the Human Genome Project. Born in 1950, he earned a Ph.D. in physical chemistry and an M.D. from Yale University. Collins served as the director of the National Human Genome Research Institute and played a key role in mapping the human genome. He is also a vocal advocate for the integration of science and religion, authoring the best-selling book "The Language of God." Collins currently serves as the director of the National Institutes of Health.