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“What wakes me up at night is this next generation and what's happening to them. And they're invariably excited about the science that they're doing, but invariably anxious about where there's a future.”

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Francis Collins

Francis Collins is a renowned American physician and geneticist, known for his groundbreaking work in human genomics, particularly his leadership role in the Human Genome Project. Born on April 14, 1950, Collins' research has had a profound impact on the fields of medicine and biology. more

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