Quote by: Francis Collins

My own area of expertise is the genetics of human disease. I was fortunate to be part of the team that found the genes for cystic fibrosis, and Huntington's disease and neurofibromatosis.


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  • NameFrancis Collins
  • DescriptionGeneticist; Director of the National Institutes of Health
  • BornApril 14, 1950
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionGeneticist
  • AwardsPresidential Medal Of Freedom; Princess Of Asturias Award - Technical And Scientific Research; Arthur S. Flemming Award