NIH Director Francis Collins receiving his first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on December 22, 2020.
Francis Collins to Retire as NIH Director by Year’s End
Collins has announced his intent to step down after leading the National Institutes of Health for more than 12 years.
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Francis Collins to Retire as NIH Director by Year’s End
Francis Collins to Retire as NIH Director by Year’s End

Collins has announced his intent to step down after leading the National Institutes of Health for more than 12 years.

Collins has announced his intent to step down after leading the National Institutes of Health for more than 12 years.

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