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Real Cancer TalkFacts & Faith Fridays: Fireside chat with Dr. Francis CollinsOn this “fireside chat” edition of Facts & Faith Fridays, Dr. Robert Winn and community leaders are joined by Special Advisor for Special Projects for the White House, Francis Collins, M.D, Ph.D. to talk about the current state of science and community outreach and engagement. Dr. Collins first discusses the intersection of facts and faith in the scientific communities and the importance of effective communication in fighting misinformation. Then Dr. Winn asks Dr. Collins about different aspects of the Cancer Moonshot initiative aimed at accelerating progress in cancer prevention and treatment. This interview originally aired in Janu...2025-07-1028 min
Why Should I Trust You?A Conversation w Dr. Francis Collins On Reforming NIH, Cuts to Research, MAHA, & On TrustOn today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Francis Collins, the former head of the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Collins has spent his career pushing the frontiers of science — from discovering genes linked to deadly diseases to leading the historic Human Genome Project. And during COVID, he helped steer the government’s public health response, including the rapid development of the COVID vaccine — work that still puts him in the hot seat with communities who feel science betrayed their trust.Now, as the Trump administration and the Make America Healthy Again movement tackle America’s chronic heal...2025-07-1046 min
365 Hombres CristianosMayo 14- Dr. Francis CollinsDr. Francis Collins, EE. UU., médico 14 de mayo. Francis Collins. Collins es un médico y genetista que encabezó el Proyecto Genoma Humano, que estudió el ADN y completó la secuencia del libro de instrucciones del ADN humano. Collins también descubrió los genes asociados a varias enfermedades. Desde 2009, es director de los Institutos Nacionales […]2025-05-1410 min365 Hombres CristianosMayo 14- Dr. Francis CollinsDr. Francis Collins, EE. UU., médico 14 de mayo. Francis Collins. Collins es un médico y genetista que encabezó el Proyecto Genoma Humano, que estudió el ADN y completó la secuencia del libro de instrucciones del ADN humano. Collins también descubrió los genes asociados a varias enfermedades. Desde 2009, es director de los Institutos Nacionales […]2025-05-1410 min
365 Christian MenDr. Francis Collins, US, PhysicianMay 14. Francis Collins. Collins is a physician and geneticist who spearheaded the Human Genome Project, which studied DNA and completed finished sequence of the human DNA instruction book. Collins also discovered the genes associated with a number of diseases. Since 2009, he has been director of the National Institutes of Health and the largest […]
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evangelical 360°Ep. 25 / Faith & Science: The DNA of Belief ► Dr. Francis CollinsDr. Francis Collins takes us on a profound intellectual and spiritual journey from atheism to faith while simultaneously reshaping modern medicine through his leadership of the Human Genome Project. Growing up on a small Virginia farm with no religious background, Collins embraced science as his passion and atheism as his worldview until a pivotal moment in medical school when an elderly patient asked him, "Doctor, what do you believe?"This simple question launched a methodical, evidence-based examination of faith that would transform his life. Collins shares how C.S. Lewis' rational arguments for Christianity in "Mere Christianity"...2025-04-1042 min
Il Genio & la FedeIl DNA della Fede: Francis CollinsFrancis Collins, uno dei più grandi scienziati del nostro tempo, ha decifrato il genoma umano, rivoluzionando la nostra comprensione della vita. Ma può davvero un uomo di scienza, dedito alla razionalità e alla ricerca empirica, credere in un Creatore? La scienza e la fede sono davvero incompatibili, oppure possono coesistere armoniosamente? Prenditi tre minuti, siediti e scopriamo insieme la storia di Francis Collins. Sarà proprio lui a darci le risposte che cerchiamo.2025-03-1603 min
Touching BaseGenetic Engineering at Asilomar, Stand Up for Science, and Francis CollinsGEN editors discuss both the news and history of DNA and genetic engineering. We present a recap of the 50th anniversary Asilomar conference, delving into some of the history from the 1975 Asilomar conference and relating to the current discussions around genetic engineering. Science has been under fire recently and many people attended the Stand Up for Science Rally at one of a few dozen locations across the United States. One of the speakers at the rally in Washington, DC, was former NIH director Francis Collins, MD, PhD, a key member of the Human Genome Project. We discuss some of...2025-03-1432 min
No Small Endeavor with Lee C. CampUnabridged Interview: Francis Collins
This is our unabridged interview with Francis Collins. Francis Collins has led some of the most significant scientific initiatives of our time, including the Human Genome Project and the National Institutes of Health under three U.S. presidents. In his new book, The Road to Wisdom, Collins grapples with the erosion of public trust in science, the polarization of society, and the challenge of discerning truth in the modern age. In this conversation, Collins shares insights from his experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, his journey from atheism to Christian faith, and the im...2025-03-141h 05
No Small Endeavor with Lee C. CampFrancis Collins: The Road to Wisdom in an Age of Distrust
Francis Collins has led some of the most significant scientific initiatives of our time, including the Human Genome Project and the National Institutes of Health under three U.S. presidents. In his new book, The Road to Wisdom, Collins grapples with the erosion of public trust in science, the polarization of society, and the challenge of discerning truth in the modern age. In this conversation, Collins shares insights from his experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, his journey from atheism to Christian faith, and the importance of humility in the pursuit of knowledge. He reflects on his unlikely f...2025-03-1055 min
Free Library PodcastFrancis Collins | The Road to Wisdom: On Truth, Science, Faith, and TrustThe Author Events Series presents Francis Collins | The Road to Wisdom: On Truth, Science, Faith, and Trust
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In The Road to Wisdom, Francis Collins reminds us of the four core sources of judgement and clear thinking: truth, science, faith, and trust. Drawing on his work from the Human Genome Project and heading the National Institutes of Health, as well as on ethics, philosophy, and Christian theology, Collins makes a robust, thoughtful case for each of these sources--their reliability, and their limits. Ultimately, he shows how they work together, not separately--and certainly not in con...2025-01-0959 min
Unbelievable?Science vs Faith: Can We Find Truth and Trust in a Divided World? with Dr. Francis Collins & Phil HalperIn a world splintered by distrust across science, faith, and politics, is it possible to find common ground on the sources of true wisdom? Dr. Francis Collins, a world-renowned geneticist and Christian, believes we must, and his new book, The Road to Wisdom: On Truth, Science, Faith, and Trust, aims to rekindle these values. Collins argues that a foundation of humility, truth, and morality — not partisan loyalty — should guide our judgement. But in an age where allegiance often outweighs evidence, can this vision truly take hold?
In this episode of Premier Unbelievable, Collins squares off with Phil Halper, atheist scientist and...2024-12-271h 14
Beauty At WorkYearning for Wisdom with Dr. Francis Collins (Part 2 of 2)This episode is the second part of my conversation with Dr. Francis Collins, a pioneer physician-scientist who led the Human Genome Project and has been director of the National Institutes of Health during the tenures of three U.S. presidents. Dr. Collins shares insights from his impressive career: from the discovery of genes linked to many diseases to addressing public health challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic and his efforts to bring harmony between science and faith. We will also discuss the intersection of beauty and science, public health leadership, and the critical task of bridging societal divides i...2024-12-2432 min
Beauty At WorkYearning for Wisdom with Dr. Francis Collins (Part 1 of 2)Can science, beauty, and faith converge in our quest for truth? Joining us to discuss this topic is Dr. Francis Collins: a pioneer physician-scientist who led the Human Genome Project and has been director of the National Institutes of Health during the tenures of three U.S. presidents. Dr. Collins shares insights from his impressive career: from the discovery of genes linked to many diseases to addressing public health challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic and his efforts to bring harmony between science and faith. We will also discuss the intersection of beauty and science, public health leadership, and the...2024-12-1734 min
Re-EnchantingRe-enchanting... Wisdom - Francis CollinsFrancis Collins is a physician and geneticist whose groundbreaking work has led to the discovery of the cause of cystic fibrosis among other diseases. He led the Human Genome Project which first sequenced the entire human DNA, established the science-faith organisation BioLogos, and has gone on to serve 3 US presidents as the director of the National Institutes of HealthFrancis’ new book is titled ‘The Road To Wisdom: On truth, science, faith and trust’ and covers some of the controversies and challenges he has faced personally in his public role as a scientist and government advisor leadin...2024-12-041h 07
The Podcast BrowserQ&A: Francis Collins, "The Road to Wisdom" Podcast: C-SPAN Bookshelf (LS 35 · TOP 3% what is this?)Episode: Q&A: Francis Collins, "The Road to Wisdom"Pub date: 2024-10-07Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationFormer National Institutes of Health director Dr. Francis Collins, author of "The Road to Wisdom," talks about the milestones in his career, including his work on the Human Genome Project and the COVID-19 vaccine. He also talks about his Christian faith, the importance of engaging with those we disagree with, and the current distrust of science and government in...2024-11-301h 06
Mere ChristiansDr. Francis Collins (Author of The Road to Wisdom)What Francis learned from getting punked by Borat’s Sacha Baron Cohen, the 4 criteria he uses to discern who to trust at work and in life, and what Tim Keller’s Out of Office message said the day he died.Links Mentioned:Dr. Francis CollinsEpisode: Dr. Francis Collins (Fmr. Director of the National Institutes of Health)Braver AngelsWho is America?The Road to Wisdom: On Truth, Science, Faith, and Trust‘The Decline and Renewal of the American Church’Philip Yancey (Books)Timothy Keller (Books)Simply Christian: Why Christianity Makes SenseJordan Raynor
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House Calls with Dr. Vivek MurthyDr. Francis Collins: How Can We Restore Our Faith in One Another?Do you feel you can no longer talk with people who hold different opinions? Has anger become the predominant tone? If we want this to change, how can we as individuals, change the way we talk and connect when we differ?
Dr. Francis Collins is a pro at stepping into spaces that many of us are avoiding right now. He’s remarkably good at finding common ground with people who think differently than he does.
You may know Francis as one of our nation’s greatest scientists. The former direc...2024-11-271h 08
Matters of Life and DeathVaccine conspiracies, mistrust and catastrophism: How the church lost its way, with Dr Francis CollinsFrancis Collins is one of the leading scientists of his generation, a world-renowned geneticist who led the international project to map the human genome. Later he served under three presidents as the director of the National Institute of Health, which led him to play a pivotal role in America’s battle against the covid pandemic. He’s also an evangelical Christian who has often shared his convictions that science and Biblical faith are never in conflict. His experience trying, and often failing, to persuade sceptical American Christians to get vaccinated, while culture wars tore apart churches and communities alike, prompted him...2024-11-1346 min
Drunk Black HistoryStormé DeLarverie (w/ Janicia Francis)Tickets are available for our New York Comedy Festival edition of the critically acclaimed show, "Drunk Black History" at www.drunkblackhistory.com! Show is on Friday, November 8th at Littlefield in Brooklyn, New York!On this month's episode, Brandon is joined by co-host of "Tea with Queen and J", Janicia Francis to discuss the history of Stormé DeLarverie, known as the butch lesbian who had a prominent role in the Stonewall uprising. They discuss identity, fostering a growth mindset, and Storme's legacy as a pioneer in the Black queer community. DBH Links:2024-10-111h 11Drunk Black HistoryStormé DeLarverie (w/ Janicia Francis)Tickets are available for our New York Comedy Festival edition of the critically acclaimed show, "Drunk Black History" at www.drunkblackhistory.com! Show is on Friday, November 8th at Littlefield in Brooklyn, New York!On this month's episode, Brandon is joined by co-host of "Tea with Queen and J", Janicia Francis to discuss the history of Stormé DeLarverie, known as the butch lesbian who had a prominent role in the Stonewall uprising. They discuss identity, fostering a growth mindset, and Storme's legacy as a pioneer in the Black queer community. DBH Links:2024-10-111h 11
Trinity Forum ConversationsTruth & Trust with Francis CollinsWhat does wisdom mean for Christians in an age of polarization, cynicism, and distrust? In confronting the unique concerns of our time, what can help us become wise?On our podcast, Dr. Francis S. Collins joins us to discuss his new book, The Road to Wisdom, illuminating how truth, science, faith, and trust work together to help us discern the best path forward in life:“I think the time has come for many of us to say, I think I need to be part of a solution here. I need to say, it's no...2024-10-0138 min
Templeton Ideas PodcastFrancis Collins (Wisdom)Dr. Francis Collins is the former Director of the National Institutes of Health and led the Human Genome Project to its successful completion in 2003. In his leadership, public speaking, and popular writing, including his bestselling book, The Language of God, Collins has demonstrated how religious faith can motivate and inspire rigorous scientific research. He was awarded the Templeton Prize in 2020. His newest book is entitled The Road to Wisdom: On Truth, Science, Faith, and Trust. Francis joins the podcast to share his experience mapping the human genome, his journey directing the NIH, and how his life has...2024-09-2637 min
The BulletinOne-on-One with Francis CollinsOne-on-one with Francis Collins on his new book and a career lived in public service.Find us on Youtube.This week on The Bulletin, Mike Cosper sits down for an intimate conversation with Francis Collins about the COVID-19 pandemic, truth and skepticism in a polarized society, and the surprising honor of admitting your mistakes. GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN:
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Conversing with Mark LabbertonTruth, Science, Faith, and Trust, with Francis Collins“Wisdom is not just about knowledge. Wisdom adds to knowledge with discernment, with understanding, with a moral sense of what’s right and wrong.” We live in a time of overflowing and interweaving crises. A global pandemic exacerbates a mental health crisis caused social media technology. The upheaval of American electoral politics caused by an erosion (or breakdown?) of social and relational trust. The rise of nationalism, the proliferation of war, and longing for justice in the realms of gender and race. Underneath it all appears to be a crisis of knowledge and its convergence around...2024-09-1752 min
Progress, Potential, and Possibilities Podcast / ShowDr. Francis Collins - Former Director, U.S. National Institutes Of Health (NIH); NIH Distinguished Investigator, Center for Precision Health Research, National Human Genome Research Institute - The Road To WisdomSend us a textDr. Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D., ( https://www.francisscollins.com/ ) is the former Director of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), where as the longest serving director of NIH (spanning 12 years and three presidencies) he oversaw the work of the largest supporter of biomedical research in the world, from basic to clinical research. Dr. Collins continues to serve as NIH Distinguished Investigator, Center for Precision Health Research, at the National Human Genome Research Institute ( NHGRI - https://irp.nih.gov/pi/francis-collins ).Dr. Collins is...2024-09-1655 min
DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast#306 NIH’s Dr. Francis Collins’ Leadership in the Human Genome Project and COVID-19In this special episode of DNA Today, we are honored to be joined by one of the most influential figures in modern science, Dr. Francis Collins.
Dr. Collins served as the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) during one of the most critical periods in modern history, including the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. He is also renowned for leading the monumental Human Genome Project, a landmark achievement that revolutionized genetics. Dr. Collins's groundbreaking work includes the discovery of the CFTR gene, which has been crucial in advancing treatments for cystic fibrosis. He is...2024-09-1336 min
Ground TruthsFrancis Collins: On Truth, Science, Faith and TrustFrancis Collins is a veritable national treasure. He directed the National Institutes of Health from 2009 to 2021. Prior to that he led the National Human Genetics Research Institute (NHGRI) from 1997-2009, during which the human genome was first sequenced. As a physician-scientist, he has made multiple seminal discoveries on the genetic underpinnings of cystic fibrosis, Huntington’s disease, neurofibromatosis, progeria, and others. This brief summary is barely scratching the surface oh his vast contributions to life science and medicine.A video clip from our conversation on hepatitis C. Full videos of all Ground Truths podcasts can be seen on...2024-09-1140 min
How Do We Fix It?Braver Angels Truth & Trust. Francis Collins and Wilk WilkinsonWhen renowned physician-scientist Francis Collins was about to have his first conversation with Christian conservative Wilk Wilkinson in early 2022, he admits that he had concerns. "I thought oh boy, this is going to be a tough one". Dr. Collins had recently stepped down as Director of NIH— The National Institutes of Health. He served under Presidents Obama, Trump, and Biden, and played a leading role in the federal response to the COVID pandemic. Podcaster Wilk Wilkinson, who lives in rural Minnesota, was intensely critical of how the government handled COVID.Today both Francis and Wilk ar...2024-08-1631 min
Relatable with Allie Beth StuckeyEp 1044 | Andy Stanley, Francis Collins & the Plot to End Evangelicalism | Guest: Megan BashamToday, we’re joined by Megan Basham to discuss the leftist agenda behind “Big Evangelical” and what’s really going on behind the scenes of many well-known evangelical leaders. In her new book, “Shepherds for Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda,” Megan breaks down how these leaders have sold out to agendas like the LGBTQ lobby and BLM and how some are even bought by George Soros. We discuss organizations like Be the Bridge and Revoice and why they’re so dangerous. She shares how this is impacting people in the church. We also discuss Franci...2024-08-011h 04
Broken TruthNIH Director Francis Collins Boasts About Coercing ResearchersIn an eye-opening admission at the 2017 American Society of Human Genetics, Dr. Francis Collins, head of the NIH at the time, shared his views on how to manipulate researchers. “I’ve often said that trying to manage the research community, many people have concluded is like herding cats, and it is like herding cats. But guess what, I’ve got a big bag of cat food, and it’s called the NIH budget. And if it’s appropriately applied, it can actually encourage some pretty good things to happen.”Francis Collins was recently exposed for admitting th...2024-05-1702 min
Kelly Corrigan WondersGoing Deep on Nature with Dr. Francis Collins
How much can we blame DNA for our depression and anxiety? Is something about our mental health pre-written into our genetic code? How much trauma carries over from one generation to the next? How should we think about epi-genetics? These were 4 of the 20 questions I brought to Dr. Francis Collins, the guy who let the team that mapped the human genome. There’s two things I want to say about this episode: I learned so much just studying for the interview and every minute I spent with Francis Collins was a total joy. He is a very special person — dire...2024-04-1654 min
The Illusion of ConsensusEpisode 25: NIH Director Francis Collins' Shocking Admission On Public Health FailureIn this new episode of The Illusion of Consensus podcast, Adam Wilkinson and I discuss our shared mission to bridge political divides. We reflect on Adam’s conversation with Francis Collins, the director of the National Institutes of Health, and the viral clip that resulted from it. We discuss the importance of open debate and the need for reform in public health decision-making. The conversation covers various topics related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the Arizona Alliance event, answering audience questions, reconciliation between supporters and skeptics, the importance of free speech, dialogue, and debate, hindsight and recommendations for change, Pr...2024-01-111h 11
The Illusion of ConsensusEpisode 25: NIH Director Francis Collins' Shocking Admission On Public Health FailureIn this new episode of The Illusion of Consensus podcast, Adam Wilkinson and I discuss our shared mission to bridge political divides. We reflect on Adam’s conversation with Francis Collins, the director of the National Institutes of Health, and the viral clip that resulted from it. We discuss the importance of open debate and the need for reform in public health decision-making. The conversation covers various topics related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the Arizona Alliance event, answering audience questions, reconciliation between supporters and skeptics, the importance of free speech, dialogue, and debate, hindsight and recommendations for change, Pr...2024-01-111h 11
Healthy Neighborhoods, Healthy NationScience, Policy, and the Pursuit of a Healthier Nation: A Conversation with Dr. Francis CollinsWelcome to the grand finale of The Political Determinants of Health season! In this episode, we're honored to host the distinguished Dr. Francis Collins, former NIH director and current special advisor to the president. Dr. Collins, a luminary in the intersection of sciences and policy, shares his wealth of expertise in a conversation that promises to be both enlightening and inspiring.
Join us as Dr. Collins unveils the endeavors he's spearheading in the battle against hepatitis C. From groundbreaking research to innovative initiatives, he's on the frontline of the quest for a healthier nation. Discover how Dr...2023-11-2734 minUnbelievable?Richard Dawkins & Francis Collins Debate (Replay) + Clash with Richard Swinburne + New Big Conversation Episodes Reveal!We revisit a riveting dialogue from Season 4 of The Big Conversation, from 2022. With their diametrically opposed beliefs on the ideas around God's existence, Francis Collins, a geneticist who found faith in Christianity, and Richard Dawkins, renowned atheist author and evolutionary biologist debate biology, belief and COVID: can science and fight be reconciled? We also look at Dawkins' recent exchange with Christian philosopher Richard Swinburne, as a natural extension to some of the issues discussed with Francis Collins, and will also give you a sneak peek of an exhilarating two-parter coming up in Season 5 of The Big Conversation: a debate on...2023-08-251h 46Unbelievable?Richard Dawkins & Francis Collins Debate (Replay) + Clash with Richard Swinburne + New Big Conversation Episodes Reveal!We revisit a riveting dialogue from Season 4 of The Big Conversation, from 2022. With their diametrically opposed beliefs on the ideas around God's existence, Francis Collins, a geneticist who found faith in Christianity, and Richard Dawkins, renowned atheist author and evolutionary biologist debate biology, belief and COVID: can science and fight be reconciled? We also look at Dawkins' recent exchange with Christian philosopher Richard Swinburne, as a natural extension to some of the issues discussed with Francis Collins, and will also give you a sneak peek of an exhilarating two-parter coming up in Season 5 of The Big Conversation: a debate on...2023-08-251h 46
Behind the GenesChris Wigley: The journey to the Human Genome Project and beyond with Dr Francis CollinsIn this episode of the G Word, Chris Wigley, CEO at Genomics England, is joined by renowned physician-geneticist, Dr Francis Collins, best known for his landmark discoveries of disease genes and his previous leadership of the international Human Genome Project. Dr Collins currently serves as a Senior Investigator in the intramural program of the National Human Genome Research Institute and as a Senior Advisor to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director. Dr Collins is the longest serving Presidentially-appointed director of the NIH (2009-2021).
Beyond his work on the Human Genome Project, Dr Collins has made significant c...2023-07-2646 minMere ChristiansDr. Francis Collins (Fmr. Director of the National Institutes of Health)Dr. Collins's remarkable response to death threats from so-called Christians during the pandemic, the theological root of many Christians’ dismissal of science, and what he’s currently writing in his first book in nearly 20 years.Links Mentioned:Dr. Francis Collins on LinkedIn‘“Genesis" Song – N.T. Wright and Francis Collins’N.T. WrightBioLogos‘Faith, Science, and Francis Collins’Psalms 1Timothy KellerThe Language of GodMere ChristianityThe Reason for GodDr. Jane Goodall‘Inspiration and Hope: An Event to Celebrate Jane Goodall’Deborah Haarsma on LinkedInThe Creator in YouJordan Raynor
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Lexman ArtificialFrancis Collins: The Genetics of Behavior Guest: Francis Collins Topics: Francis Collins is a world-renowned geneticist and director of the National Human Genome ResearchFrancis Collins has a unique perspective on the role of genetics in human behavior, and he joins Lexman to discuss his latest book, The Genie in the Genome. This insightful conversation covers a range of topics, from the biology of risk-taking and aggression to the human propensity for change.2023-02-1904 min
Derate The HateWhat Makes Up Your Web of Beliefs? ...DTH Episode 138 with Dr. Francis CollinsSend Wilk a text with your feedback!What Makes Up Your Web of Beliefs?Those who have followed the DTH podcast for long know about my work with the organization Braver Angels. One vitally important part of that work is a project that I have been working on with Dr. Francis Collins. (Learn more about the "Truth & Trust Project" by listening to DTH Episodes 119 and 120). Though Francis and I disagree on many aspects of the government's response to the pandemic, we have developed a genuine friendship. As part of our w...2022-12-0752 min
The Doctor's ArtMan of Science, Man of Faith | Francis Collins, MD, PhDThe Human Genome Project was a 13 year long international effort to map and sequence all of the genes in the human genome. Leading this ambitious endeavor was Francis Collins, MD, PhD, who was also Director of the National Institutes of Health from 2009 to 2021. His work has had a far-reaching impact on our understanding of diseases and the development of new therapies. In addition to being one of the foremost physician scientists of our time, Dr. Collins is also well known for his bold defense of his Christian faith and for his steadfast promotion of...2022-09-2750 min
Derate The HateThe Truth and Trust Project... Episode 120 with Dr. Francis Collins Part 2 of 2Send Wilk a text with your feedback! Do you trust that our public health officials are telling you the truth? This question, for me, lead to the Truth and Trust Project. I for one find myself very skeptical these days. As many who’ve listened to the DTH podcast for long know, I’ve been highly critical of the government’s response to the pandemic from the very beginning. How does someone like me have a conversation with someone who had direct influence on the government’s response to the pandemic? Not so long ago, I would s...2022-08-0342 min
Derate The HateThe Truth and Trust Project... Episode 119 with Dr. Francis Collins Part 1 of 2Send Wilk a text with your feedback!Do you trust that our public health officials are telling you the truth? I for one find myself very skeptical these days. As many who've listened to the DTH podcast for long know, I've been highly critical of the government's response to the pandemic from the very beginning. How does someone like me have a conversation with someone who had direct influence on the government's response to the pandemic? Not so long ago, I would say that the conversation would never happen, because my attitude would not have...2022-07-2745 minUnbelievable?Richard Dawkins & Francis Collins • Biology, Belief and Covid: Can science and faith be reconciled?
The Big Conversation - Episode 1 | Season 4
Richard Dawkins is emeritus Professor of the Public Understanding of Science at Oxford University and author of the best-selling atheist book 'The God Delusion'. Francis Collins is the former head of the Human Genome Project and National Institutes of Health, currently serving as Science Advisor to the President and author of 'The Language of God: A scientist presents evidence for belief'.
They discuss their journeys towards and away from faith, Covid, genetics, evolution, the origin of the universe, evil, morality and God in a wide ranging conversation with Justin...2022-05-201h 34
Conversing with Mark Labberton117 - Faith, Science, and Public Health, with Francis CollinsFrancis Collins discusses his experience at the intersections of faith, science, politics, government, and public health—talking also about the COVID-19 pandemic and other areas of research. Francis Collins is a geneticist, author, and former director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).2022-05-1050 min
Choosing Her HustleChoose Courage Over Fear with Kelly Charles-CollinsChoosing her Hustle PodcastChoose Courage over Fear with Kelly Charles-CollinsGuest BioKelly Charles- Collins is a retired attorney, professional speaker, award winning TEDx speaker. She is also the chief visionary badass of ladies who leverage global network and mentoring accelerator where she connects and mentor badass women entrepreneurs in safe, supportive spaces so that they can create and share ideas, build thriving businesses and live life unapologetically A F. Kelly is the host of The Ladies Who Leverage podcast and recently became the publisher of The Ladies Who Leverage Visionary Life...2022-05-0140 min
Faith AngleFrancis Collins and Deborah Haarsma: On Faith & Science in an Age of PolarizationOn February 2, EPPC’s Faith Angle Forum had the privilege of hosting a fascinating online conversation with Dr. Francis Collins, the country’s first Presidentially appointed Director of the National Institutes of Health to have served for more than one administration in that role.
Alongside BioLogos president Dr. Deb Haarsma and EPPC Senior Fellow Peter Wehner, who contributes regularly to The Atlantic and New York Times, Dr. Collins joined 11 journalists in conversation that included a firsthand window into the development of the mRNA vaccine, and as well as the spread of vaccine resistance among many Americans. The convers...2022-02-1641 min
From where does it STEM?Words of Wisdom: Dr. Francis CollinsIt was an honor and privilege to interview Dr. Francis Collins M.D., Ph.D. He was appointed the 16th Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) by President Barack Obama and continued to serve under Presidents Trump and Biden. Dr. Collins is the only Presidentially appointed NIH Director to serve more than one administration. Dr. Collins is a physician-geneticist noted for his landmark discoveries of disease genes (cystic fibrosis) and his leadership of the international Human Genome Project which was completed in 2003. He served as director of the National Human Genome Research Institute at NIH fr...2022-02-0450 min
Sách Và BạnSách Nói: Ngôn Ngữ Của Chúa l Francis Collins l Phần CuốiMột nhà khoa học trình bày chứng cứ cho đức tin (nguyên ngữ tiếng Anh: The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief) là một tác phẩm của Francis Collins có tên trong bản liệt kê sách bán chạy nhất của tờ New York Times, trong đó ông bày tỏ lập trường ủng hộ thuyết tiến hóa hữu thần. Francis Collins là bác sĩ y khoa và nhà di truyền học người Mỹ, nổi tiếng do những khám phá nổi bật về các loại gen bệnh cũng...2021-11-201h 30
Sách Và BạnSách Nói: Ngôn Ngữ Của Chúa l Francis Collins l Phần 8Một nhà khoa học trình bày chứng cứ cho đức tin (nguyên ngữ tiếng Anh: The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief) là một tác phẩm của Francis Collins có tên trong bản liệt kê sách bán chạy nhất của tờ New York Times, trong đó ông bày tỏ lập trường ủng hộ thuyết tiến hóa hữu thần. Francis Collins là bác sĩ y khoa và nhà di truyền học người Mỹ, nổi tiếng do những khám phá nổi bật về các loại gen bệnh cũ...2021-11-191h 10
The Holy PostHoly Post Episode 483: Faith, Science, and the Covid Vaccines with Francis CollinsAre faith and science irreconcilable belief systems? Not according to Dr. Francis Collins, the Director of the National Institutes of Health and founder of BioLogos. He talks with Phil about his journey from atheism to faith, his role in overseeing the country’s response to Covid-19, and why America’s culture war is literally killing people. Collins also explains why the Covid vaccines are safe and should be embraced by Christians as an answer to prayer. Then, The Council for Biblical Manhood and Womanhood’s attack on a small Texas church backfires, leading to a conversation about God an...2021-11-171h 22
Sách Và BạnSách Nói: Ngôn Ngữ Của Chúa l Francis Collins l Phần 7 Một nhà khoa học trình bày chứng cứ cho đức tin (nguyên ngữ tiếng Anh: The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief) là một tác phẩm của Francis Collins có tên trong bản liệt kê sách bán chạy nhất của tờ New York Times, trong đó ông bày tỏ lập trường ủng hộ thuyết tiến hóa hữu thần. Francis Collins là bác sĩ y khoa và nhà di truyền học người Mỹ, nổi tiếng do những khám phá nổi bật về các loại gen bệnh cũn...2021-11-171h 19
Sách Và BạnSách Nói: Ngôn Ngữ Của Chúa l Francis Collins l Phần 6Ngôn ngữ của Chúa: Một nhà khoa học trình bày chứng cứ cho đức tin (nguyên ngữ tiếng Anh: The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief) là một tác phẩm của Francis Collins có tên trong bản liệt kê sách bán chạy nhất của tờ New York Times, trong đó ông bày tỏ lập trường ủng hộ thuyết tiến hóa hữu thần. Francis Collins là bác sĩ y khoa và nhà di truyền học người Mỹ, nổi tiếng do những khám phá nổi bật...2021-11-161h 30
Catalog of Interviews and BitsGuest on the Appalling Moral Failure of Francis CollinsThe Appalling Moral Failure of Francis Collins
By John G. West, VP and Sr. Fellow at the Discovery Institute
Francis Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has announced his intention to step down at the end of 2021 after more than 12 years heading the agency. The accolades are already rolling in. Noted evangelical political commentator David French, for example, rushed to praise Collins as "a national treasure."
But Collins's real legacy is anything but praiseworthy, and the tendency of figures in the faith community to ignore his real record is far from admirable. This year of all years shoul...2021-10-2044 min
Quick to ListenWhat Francis Collins Changed for Christians in ScienceThis week, Francis Collins, the director of the National Institutes of Health, announced that he would retire at the end of the year. An evangelical Christian who previously worked as the head of the Human Genome Project, Collins’ 2009 appointment still drew scorn. From a 2010 profile in the New Yorker:Collins read in the Times that many of his colleagues in the scientific community believed that he suffered from “dementia.” Steven Pinker, a cognitive psychologist at Harvard, questioned the appointment on the ground that Collins was “an advocate of profoundly anti-scientific beliefs.” P. Z. Myers, a biologist at the Univer...2021-10-0947 min
The Stetzer ChurchLeaders PodcastNIH Director Dr. Francis Collins Shares Critical Steps for Back to Church SundayGet notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/405240-nih-francis-collins-back-to-church-sunday.html "Gatherings indoors are now riskier than they were before Delta came along," says Dr. Francis Collins, "and especially if you have unvaccinated people in the group, they are really at high risk.” ► Listen on Apple: ChurchLeaders brings you the latest headlines and expert tips on faith, ministry and leading the church. Subscribe to our channel for exclusive content. Visit the ChurchLeaders Website: Find ChurchLeaders on Facebook: https://facebook.com/churchleaders Follow ChurchLeaders on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChurchLead Follow ChurchLeaders on Instagram: https://instagram.com/churchlead/ Follow ChurchLeaders on Pint...2021-09-1543 min
The Stetzer ChurchLeaders PodcastNIH Director Dr. Francis Collins Shares Critical Steps for Back to Church SundayGet notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/405240-nih-francis-collins-back-to-church-sunday.html "Gatherings indoors are now riskier than they were before Delta came along," says Dr. Francis Collins, "and especially if you have unvaccinated people in the group, they are really at high risk.” ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 ChurchLeaders brings you the latest headlines and expert tips on faith, ministry and leading the church. Subscribe to our channel for exclusive content. Visit the ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com F...2021-09-1543 minThe Stetzer ChurchLeaders PodcastNIH Director Dr. Francis Collins Shares Critical Steps for Back to Church SundayGet notes on this podcast here: https://churchleaders.com/podcast/405240-nih-francis-collins-back-to-church-sunday.html "Gatherings indoors are now riskier than they were before Delta came along," says Dr. Francis Collins, "and especially if you have unvaccinated people in the group, they are really at high risk.” ► Listen on Apple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-churchleaders-podcast/id988990685 ChurchLeaders brings you the latest headlines and expert tips on faith, ministry and leading the church. Subscribe to our channel for exclusive content. Visit the ChurchLeaders Website: https://churchleaders.com F...2021-09-1543 min
The Jim Wallis PodcastThe Deep Connection of Faith & Science with Dr. Francis CollinsOn this very special episode of The Soul of the Nation, Rev. Jim Wallis revisits his conversation with Dr. Francis Collins, the director of the National Institute of Health, during this critical time of the Delta Variant of the coronavirus.Rev. Wallis and Dr. Collins break down the current state of our country with COVID-19 and how the faith community can help with vaccine distribution and messaging. Dr. Francis Collins shares his journey of religion and science, and how he's found his harmony between the two."It's heartbreaking. Most people I don't think associate themselves w...2021-08-0540 minThe Jim Wallis PodcastThe Deep Connection of Faith & Science with Dr. Francis CollinsRev. Jim Wallis and the director of the National Institute of Health, Dr. Francis Collins break down the current state of our country with COVID-19 and how the faith community can help with vaccine distribution and messaging. Dr. Francis Collins shares his journey of religion and science, and how he's found his harmony between the two."It's heartbreaking. Most people I don't think associate themselves with those extremes but they haven't necessarily found a lot of opportunities to discover the harmony and one of my small goals here since I began writing about this was to try t...2021-02-1242 min
ChristianBrief.com - Visit this site for many briefs on Christian books to help you grow!The Language of God - Francis CollinsIn this interview Jared and I discuss The Language of God. Francis Collins - who wrote the book - headed up the Human Genome project for the National Institute of Health. That team together with another business team worked together to create the first complete map of the human genome. Collins is a believer in Christ and in this interview we discuss what he is trying to accomplish with the book, his journey to faith from being an atheist, and how Collins thinks about ways faith and science can coexist and even harmonize.Collins points o...2021-01-1935 min
Stetzer Leadership PodcastDr. Francis Collins, Director of National Institutes of HealthEd interviews Dr. Francis Collins, Director of the National Institutes for Health
Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D. has served as Director of the National Institutes of Health since August 17, 2009, appointed by two presidents. In this role, Dr. Collins oversees the work of the largest supporter of biomedical research in the world, spanning the spectrum from basic to clinical research.2021-01-1231 min
The 180 Church Podcast with Dr. Sammy and FriendsA Conversation with Dr. Francis Collins (Part 2)Part 2 of a conversation between Dr. Francis Collins, Dr. Leighton Ford, and Bishop Claude Alexander. Dr. Francis Collins, M.D., Ph.D, advocates for the harmony found in the questions asked by the science and faith communities, is the Director of the National Institutes of Health, oversaw the development of Biologos Foundation, and wrote the book, “The Language of God”. This conversation includes Dr. Collins's journey from atheism to faith while immersed in the sciences, how we can reconcile faith and science which are not necessarily in conflict but can inform one another, and the implications of the efforts betw...2021-01-1253 min
The 180 Church Podcast with Dr. Sammy and FriendsA Conversation with Dr. Francis Collins (Part 1)Part 1 of a captivating conversation with Dr. Francis Collins, Dr. Leighton Ford, and Bishop Claude Alexander. Dr. Francis Collins, MD, PhD, is an advocate for finding harmony in the questions contended by both the science and faith communities. He currently holds the seat as director of the National Institutes of Health, is founder of the BioLogos Foundation, and is author of the book “The Language of God.” This conversation includes Dr. Collins’ journey from atheism to faith while traversing the sciences, his discovery that conversations of faith and of science are not in conflict with each other but actually inform...2021-01-0538 min
Capitol ConversationsNIH Director Dr. Francis Collins on the COVID-19 vaccinesWith the first COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer being delivered throughout the U.S., we wanted to bring you a discussion about the vaccines between Dr. Russell Moore and Dr. Francis Collins, the Director of the National Institutes of Health.Dr. Collins is one of our nation’s key scientific leaders battling the pandemic. In this conversation, he shares insights about the development of the vaccines, misconceptions about them and what it will take to get our church life back to "normal."This discussion was hosted as an ERLC webinar on December 3, 2020.This episode is...2020-12-1536 min
The Veritas ForumThe Language of God | Francis CollinsIn this episode we hear from the physician-geneticist who led the human genome project, Dr. Francis Collins. This evening, September 24th at 7pm Eastern, Dr. Collins will be awarded and honored by the Templeton Foundation in a ceremony that includes theologian N.T. Wright. The event is open to all through a virtual link you can access by visiting www.templeton.org. • Dr. Collins is the current director of the National Institutes of Health and author of several books including The Language of God. In this episode he discusses his journey in science and faith while also exploring the beauty of...2020-09-241h 27
Language of God51. N.T. Wright & Francis Collins | A Christian Response to CoronavirusAmid a surge in COVID-19 cases across the country, what should be the Christian response? Bible scholar N.T. Wright and BioLogos founder Francis Collins, two influential Christian figures and long-time friends, ponder this question and more.
N.T. Wright is a globally renowned New Testament scholar, Pauline theologian, and Anglican bishop. He is considered to be one of the most respected theologians and Christian apologists in the world.
Francis Collins is the Director of the National Institutes of Health, and works closely with Dr. Anthony Fauci, a key White House advisor on the national h...2020-07-161h 02
Lighthouse FaithDr. Francis Collins: A Man of Science AND Faith Leading the Race to Find a Vaccine for COVID-19The man at the forefront of finding a vaccine for the COVID-19 pandemic, is man of science AND faith. Dr. Francis Collins is the head of the National Institutes of Health which is racing to develop treatment options and a vaccine for the Coronavirus. He is also this year's winner of the prestigious Templeton Prize, awarded to those making great strides in the area of science and faith. And Collins is in fact a walking embodiment that faith and science are a good team. He says while science has the tools to be able to dissect and observe the working...2020-06-1830 min
Unbelievable?Francis Collins answers your questions on science and faithDr. Francis Collins is a renowned geneticist who oversaw the Human Genome Project and is currently the director of the National Institutes of Health, USA responding to Covid-19.
He founded Biologos, an organisation seeking to show the complementarity of science and faith. His book ’The Language of God’ tells his faith journey.
Having been awarded the Templeton Prize 2020, Francis joins Justin to take listener questions about his life, faith and his approach to science and theology.
For the Templeton Prize https://www.templetonprize.org
For Biologos https://biologos.org/people/francis-collins
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Unbelievable?Francis Collins answers your questions on science and faithDr. Francis Collins is a renowned geneticist who oversaw the Human Genome Project and is currently the director of the National Institutes of Health, USA responding to Covid-19.
He founded Biologos, an organisation seeking to show the complementarity of science and faith. His book ’The Language of God’ tells his faith journey.
Having been awarded the Templeton Prize 2020, Francis joins Justin to take listener questions about his life, faith and his approach to science and theology.
For the Templeton Prize https://www.templetonprize.org
For Biologos https://biologos.org/people/francis-collins
...2020-06-051h 23Unbelievable?Francis Collins answers your questions on science and faithDr. Francis Collins is a renowned geneticist who oversaw the Human Genome Project and is currently the director of the National Institutes of Health, USA responding to Covid-19.
He founded Biologos, an organisation seeking to show the complementarity of science and faith. His book ’The Language of God’ tells his faith journey.
Having been awarded the Templeton Prize 2020, Francis joins Justin to take listener questions about his life, faith and his approach to science and theology.
For the Templeton Prize https://www.templetonprize.org
For Biologos https://biologos.org/people/francis-collins
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The Long GameNIH Director Francis Collins is overseeing the hunt for a COVID-19 vaccine and is concerned about anti-vaccine activistsFrancis Collins is the director of the National Institutes of Health, which is the primary U.S. government agency responsible for biomedical and public health research. It’s a giant agency, with 20,000 employees, including 6,000 research scientists, and a $39 billion budget. And this job makes him a crucial figure at this particular moment. He is leading the hunt in America for a vaccine solution to the COVID-19 crisis, leading a consortium of several government agencies and 18 pharmaceutical companies. “I am worried," he says, "that if we get a vaccine for COVID-19 by the end of the year...2020-05-2934 min
The Long GameNIH Director Francis Collins is overseeing the hunt for a COVID-19 vaccine and is concerned about anti-vaccine activistsFrancis Collins is the director of the National Institutes of Health, which is the primary U.S. government agency responsible for biomedical and public health research. It’s a giant agency, with 20,000 employees, including 6,000 research scientists, and a $39 billion budget. And this job makes him a crucial figure at this particular moment. He is leading the hunt in America for a vaccine solution to the COVID-19 crisis, leading a consortium of several government agencies and 18 pharmaceutical companies. “I am worried," he says, "that if we get a vaccine for COVID-19 by the end of the...2020-05-2934 minLanguage of God45. Tim Keller & Francis Collins | Where is God in a Pandemic?Leading evangelical thinker Tim Keller joins Francis Collins, who heads our country’s biomedical research, in a conversation that includes updates on the latest COVID-19 research, a discussion on the value of human life and what it means to care for the most vulnerable among us, where God is during a pandemic, and much more.
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NIH Director’s Blog Article
Francis Collins Templeton Prize Announcement
Tim Keller articles at BioLogos
Francis Collins articles at BioLogos
Thanks to the sponsors who made this conversation possible: Vijay and Susan...2020-05-2159 min
Beyond the White CoatA Pivotal Moment for Science: A Conversation with Dr. Francis CollinsOn this week’s episode of “Beyond the White Coat,” David J. Skorton, MD, AAMC president and CEO, talks with Francis Collins, MD, PhD, director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), about the NIH’s newly announced RADx initiative, the importance of public-private partnerships, the important of basic research, and more.Episode Guest:Francis Collins, MD, PhD, is the 16th Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). In this role, Dr. Collins oversees the work of the largest supporter of biomedical research in the world, spanning the spectrum from basic to clinical research.Episode...2020-05-0121 minLanguage of God39. Francis Collins | Coronavirus Updates with NIH DirectorWith an overwhelming amount of news about the coronavirus coming out daily, we thought it would be best to go all the way to the top, with updates on the coronavirus from the Director of the National Institutes of Health, Francis Collins. Francis Collins is also the founder of BioLogos and a committed Christian. In this conversation with Jim Stump, he answers questions from listeners about the current scientific knowledge of the virus and talks about how he views the pandemic through the lens of his own faith.
This conversation originally aired as a live video conversation. Y...2020-04-0951 min
Conversations with Mike MilkenEp. 1: Big Science, with NIH’s Francis CollinsFrancis CollinsDirector, National Institutes of Health“We have on our own campus the vaccine research center that is working 24/7 to accelerate the progress with as many different vaccines as possible, but particularly one that is already in phase one trials.”Francis Collins was born for big science. After a successful 13-year effort leading 2,400 scientists in six countries to crack the human DNA instruction book, the one-time leader of the Human Genome Project now is now directing the largest biomedical research agency in the world to tackle COVID-19.He tells Mike that...2020-04-0717 minLanguage of God6. Francis Collins | Dig DeeperIn the second half of our conversation with Francis Collins, he recalls writing Language of God over ten years ago and how the excited public response to the book sparked his idea for BioLogos. We reflect on the early days at the organization as well as Francis’ departure to become the head of the National Institutes of Health. Despite his departure from BioLogos, he still shares a firm commitment to gracious dialogue, to finding common ground with those with whom we disagree. Francis hopes we can learn to approach each other with respect and spend time with people who ar...2019-04-1857 min
Above The Basement - Boston Music and ConversationEpisode 132 - Dr. Francis CollinsNational Institutes of Health Director Dr. Francis Collins is a rock-star of science who was instrumental in the identification of multiple genes for hereditary disease including cystic fibrosis, Huntington’s and neurofibromatosis. He led the Human Genome Project in the 1990's that resulted in the mapping of the entire human genome sequence in 2003. In 2009 he was nominated by President Obama to be Director of the Nationals Institutes of Health, with unanimous confirmation by the Senate. Since that time, he has boosted research efforts in Alzheimer’s disease, innovative brain science, set the stage for precision medi...2019-04-1226 min
Christians who made a differenceFrancis Collins – scientist who cracked the human DNA codeListen again to the story of the cracking of the human DNA code. The scientist leading the team was Francis Collins, an American practising Christian. Broadcast on Songs of Hope on 5Aug18 at 8:45am. Press play to listen or download.
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2018-08-0700 minChristians life storiesFrancis Collins – scientist who cracked the human DNA codeListen again to the story of the cracking of the human DNA code. The scientist leading the team was Francis Collins, an American practising Christian. Broadcast on Songs of Hope on 5Aug18 at 8:45am. Press play to listen or download.
https://songsofhope883.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/soh-2016-11-27-francis-collins-64-1.mp3
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Kickass NewsDr. Francis Collins, Director of NIH & Head of the Human Genome Project Today I'm talking about genomics with the man who headed the Human Genome Project Dr. Francis Collins. He is currently the director of the U.S. National Institutes of Health. On the podcast Dr. Collins explains how genomics works, how it is leading to breakthroughs in our understanding of many diseases, and leaps in early detection and targeted treatment of them. He also discusses the limits of genomics and some of the ethical and regulatory issues that have arisen from it. If you enjoyed my conversation with Dr. Francis Collins, you can learn more about the Human G...2016-05-2336 min
How to Discover Full Audiobook in Radio & TV, Great InterviewsCharlie Rose: Dr. Francis Collins, Jay Fishman, Jeffrey Rothstein, and Sam Mendes, November 4, 2015 by Charlie Rose | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Charlie Rose: Dr. Francis Collins, Jay Fishman, Jeffrey Rothstein, and Sam Mendes, November 4, 2015
Author: Charlie Rose
Narrator: Charlie Rose
Format: Original Recording
Length: 55 mins
Language: English
Release date: 11-04-15
Publisher: Charlie Rose Show
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Summary:
Dr. Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health, discusses the Precision Medicine Initiative and the BRAIN Initiative.
Next, a conversation with Jay Fishman, chairman and C.E.O. of Travelers insurance. Earlier this year, he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. He is...2015-11-0455 min
Francis CollinsFrancis Collins (HD)At age 15, Francis Collins ’Äúhad no interest in biology, or medicine, or any of those aspects of science that dealt with this messy thing called life. It just wasn't organized, and I wanted to stick with the nice pristine sciences of chemistry and physics, where everything made sense." A few years later, this farm boy from Virginia's Shenandoah Valley discovered the emerging field of DNA research and changed his whole life direction in life. Already a graduate student with a wife and child, Francis Collins completed his graduate studies in chemistry and enrolled in medical school, determined to learn if the...2014-09-1314 minFrancis CollinsFrancis Collins (SD)At age 15, Francis Collins ’Äúhad no interest in biology, or medicine, or any of those aspects of science that dealt with this messy thing called life. It just wasn't organized, and I wanted to stick with the nice pristine sciences of chemistry and physics, where everything made sense." A few years later, this farm boy from Virginia's Shenandoah Valley discovered the emerging field of DNA research and changed his whole life direction in life. Already a graduate student with a wife and child, Francis Collins completed his graduate studies in chemistry and enrolled in medical school, determined to learn if the...2014-09-1314 minMy Path to SuccessFrancis Collins - Part 2At age 15, Francis Collins had no interest in biology, or medicine, or any of those aspects of science that dealt with this messy thing called life. It just wasn't organized, and I wanted to stick with the nice pristine sciences of chemistry and physics, where everything made sense." A few years later, this farm boy from Virginia's Shenandoah Valley discovered the emerging field of DNA research and changed his whole life direction in life. Already a graduate student with a wife and child, Francis Collins completed his graduate studies in chemistry and enrolled in medical school, determined to learn if t...2014-09-1209 minFrancis CollinsFrancis Collins (Audio) - Part 2At age 15, Francis Collins ’Äúhad no interest in biology, or medicine, or any of those aspects of science that dealt with this messy thing called life. It just wasn't organized, and I wanted to stick with the nice pristine sciences of chemistry and physics, where everything made sense." A few years later, this farm boy from Virginia's Shenandoah Valley discovered the emerging field of DNA research and changed his whole life direction in life. Already a graduate student with a wife and child, Francis Collins completed his graduate studies in chemistry and enrolled in medical school, determined to learn if the...2014-09-1209 minFrancis CollinsFrancis Collins (Audio) - Part 1At age 15, Francis Collins ’Äúhad no interest in biology, or medicine, or any of those aspects of science that dealt with this messy thing called life. It just wasn't organized, and I wanted to stick with the nice pristine sciences of chemistry and physics, where everything made sense." A few years later, this farm boy from Virginia's Shenandoah Valley discovered the emerging field of DNA research and changed his whole life direction in life. Already a graduate student with a wife and child, Francis Collins completed his graduate studies in chemistry and enrolled in medical school, determined to learn if the...2014-09-1210 minFrancis CollinsFrancis Collins (HD) - Part 2At age 15, Francis Collins ’Äúhad no interest in biology, or medicine, or any of those aspects of science that dealt with this messy thing called life. It just wasn't organized, and I wanted to stick with the nice pristine sciences of chemistry and physics, where everything made sense." A few years later, this farm boy from Virginia's Shenandoah Valley discovered the emerging field of DNA research and changed his whole life direction in life. Already a graduate student with a wife and child, Francis Collins completed his graduate studies in chemistry and enrolled in medical school, determined to learn if the...2014-09-1209 minFrancis CollinsFrancis Collins (HD) - Part 1At age 15, Francis Collins ’Äúhad no interest in biology, or medicine, or any of those aspects of science that dealt with this messy thing called life. It just wasn't organized, and I wanted to stick with the nice pristine sciences of chemistry and physics, where everything made sense." A few years later, this farm boy from Virginia's Shenandoah Valley discovered the emerging field of DNA research and changed his whole life direction in life. Already a graduate student with a wife and child, Francis Collins completed his graduate studies in chemistry and enrolled in medical school, determined to learn if the...2014-09-1210 minFrancis CollinsFrancis Collins (SD) - Part 2At age 15, Francis Collins ’Äúhad no interest in biology, or medicine, or any of those aspects of science that dealt with this messy thing called life. It just wasn't organized, and I wanted to stick with the nice pristine sciences of chemistry and physics, where everything made sense." A few years later, this farm boy from Virginia's Shenandoah Valley discovered the emerging field of DNA research and changed his whole life direction in life. Already a graduate student with a wife and child, Francis Collins completed his graduate studies in chemistry and enrolled in medical school, determined to learn if the...2014-09-1209 minFrancis CollinsFrancis Collins (SD) - Part 1At age 15, Francis Collins ’Äúhad no interest in biology, or medicine, or any of those aspects of science that dealt with this messy thing called life. It just wasn't organized, and I wanted to stick with the nice pristine sciences of chemistry and physics, where everything made sense." A few years later, this farm boy from Virginia's Shenandoah Valley discovered the emerging field of DNA research and changed his whole life direction in life. Already a graduate student with a wife and child, Francis Collins completed his graduate studies in chemistry and enrolled in medical school, determined to learn if the...2014-09-1210 minMy Path to SuccessFrancis Collins - Part 1At age 15, Francis Collins had no interest in biology, or medicine, or any of those aspects of science that dealt with this messy thing called life. It just wasn't organized, and I wanted to stick with the nice pristine sciences of chemistry and physics, where everything made sense." A few years later, this farm boy from Virginia's Shenandoah Valley discovered the emerging field of DNA research and changed his whole life direction in life. Already a graduate student with a wife and child, Francis Collins completed his graduate studies in chemistry and enrolled in medical school, determined to learn if t...2014-09-1210 min
TEDTalks SaludFrancis Collins: Necesitamos mejores medicamentos, ahora | Francis CollinsHoy día conocemos la causa molecular de 4000 enfermedades, pero los tratamientos están dispobibles sólo para 250. Así que, ¿por qué la demora? El médico y genetista Francis Collins explica por qué el descubrimiento sistemático de medicamentos es imperativo, incluso para enfermedades raras y complejas, y ofrece un par de soluciones, como enseñarle nuevos trucos a viejos medicamentos. Translated by Diego Alonso Castaño Agudelo Reviewed by Michael Wilson2013-03-2114 min