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New and Exclusive to HWA:
Dr. Francis S. Collins
16th Director of the NIH, Led the Human Genome Project, and NYT Bestselling Author
Dr. Francis Collins is one of the most influential scientists and healthcare policy leaders of our time, recognized for his groundbreaking contributions to genomics, precision medicine, and national healthcare initiatives.
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As the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from 2009 to 2021, Dr. Francis S. Collins played a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s biomedical research agenda under three U.S. Presidents—Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden. His leadership was instrumental in advancing critical research on diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, neuroscience, genetic diseases, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Before his tenure as Director of NIH, Dr. Collins led one of the most significant scientific efforts in modern history—the Human Genome Project. Completed in 2003, this international collaboration successfully mapped the entire human genetic code, revolutionizing genetic medicine, diagnostics, and targeted therapies. His leadership in genomics has had a lasting impact on precision medicine, transforming the way diseases are prevented, diagnosed, and treated.
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-The Critical Need for Support of Biomedical Research
-The Future of Healthcare Policy and Innovation: A Vision for the Next Era of Medicine
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-The Road to Wisdom: On Truth, Science, Faith, and Trust
-The Language of God: Searching for Answers in Science, and Finding Faith
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- Genomics, AI, and Precision Medicine: The Next Frontier of Healthcare Innovation
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Dr. Francis Collins' book The Road to Wisdom is a guidebook to the human condition
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From NYT bestselling author and former director of the National Institutes of Health Francis S. Collins, comes a deeply thoughtful guidebook to get us beyond societal divisions and back to the sources of wisdom—"the sort that can save us before it is too late” (Jane Goodall): The Road to Wisdom: On Truth, Science, Faith, and Trust.
More than just a scientist, Dr. Collins is a storyteller who bridges the gap between discovery and humanity. His experiences with patients, his reflections on the ethical dimensions of science, and his passion for making medicine accessible and equitable make for an unforgettable keynote. Audiences will leave not just with a greater appreciation for scientific progress, but with a profound sense of responsibility, purpose, and the enduring connection between science and the human spirit.
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