Posted by Howard Richman on January 19 2010 at 11:54:25:
An article posted at the AllGov website features Francis S. Collins. Here is a selection:
A leading figure in the completion of the Human Genome Project, which is considered one of the most important scientific accomplishments of our time, Collins brings a wealth of scientific credentials to the post. He also possesses a religious perspective that has rubbed some of his counterparts the wrong way, along with a deep love for motorcycles and rock music. He was confirmed by the Senate August 7, 2009.
Born on April 14, 1950, Collins grew up on a small farm in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley along with his three brothers. His father taught at a nearby women’s college when not tending to the farm. His mother, a playwright, home schooled Collins until the sixth grade.
Howard