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Dr. Francis Collins (Col '70) Led the Human Genome Project

Dr. Francis Collins (Col '70) Led the Human Genome Project

FromHoos in STEM


Dr. Francis Collins (Col '70) Led the Human Genome Project

FromHoos in STEM

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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Apr 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description


Once in a blue moon, a scientist comes along who revolutionizes the state of our world. Today’s guest, UVA alum Dr. Francis Collins, is one such scientist. After conducting research that isolated the genes that cause disorders like Huntington’s disease and cystic fibrosis, Dr. Collins went on to lead one of the most audacious projects in the history of science: the Human Genome Project. He also served as the Director of the National Institutes of Health and the Science Advisor to the President. In this episode, we talk to Dr. Collins about his career, as well as his strong beliefs that science and faith come hand-in-hand — and he gives us a surprise musical performance!
Released:
Apr 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (27)

Host Ken Ono, STEM Advisor to the Provost, keeps his finger on the pulse of scientific and technological innovation at UVA. Hoos in STEM showcases the marvelous cornucopia of STEM at UVA, from the latest innovations to growth inside and outside the classroom. Our theme music is CPU by Apples in Stereo.