Dr. Francis Collins retires from NIH amid Trump-era turmoil, as Dr. Jay Bhattacharya is nominated to lead.

Dr. Francis Collins, former NIH director and key figure in the Human Genome Project, has retired after 32 years, amid the agency's turmoil under the Trump administration, which saw significant cutbacks and layoffs. His departure follows other top leaders' exits, and the agency now faces funding cuts and communication restrictions. Dr. Jay Bhattacharya is nominated to take over the NIH.

March 01, 2025
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