Dr. francis collins, the former nih director, has retired amid turmoil at the agency due to budget cuts and layoffs under the trump administration, with mixed reviews of his leadership during the pandemic.

The legendary former director of the nih who has retired.

The agency where Collins served as director and is currently undergoing turmoil.

The administration under which the nih faced significant challenges and budget cuts.

Long-time head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and colleague of Collins.

Dean of Brown University School of Public Health who praised Collins after his retirement.