December 23, 2020 —
Dr. Collins shares that despite long hours which have impacted his work life balance, the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated to him that scientists from different sectors collaborating towards a common goal can get things done quickly and effectively.
December 15, 2020 —
The Guardian’s Ian Sample examines the COVID-19 pandemic from the genetic sequencing of the virus to the treatments and vaccines available less than a year later and how the pandemic has changed science and global collaboration. The Guardian. Online: December 15, 2020.
December 12, 2020 —
Dr. Collins remarks on COVID-19 vaccine skepticism and hesitancy that is specific to faith communities and ways faith leaders can provide guidance. Washington Post. Online: December 12, 2020.
August 11, 2020 —
In a JAMA Viewpoint, Dr. Collins and Associate Director for Science Policy and Chief of Staff Dr. Carrie Wolinetz urge the scientific community to take concrete action to establish a Henrietta Lacks biospecimen consent policy that would require consent from research participants regardless of whether their biospecimens are identifiable. JAMA. Online: August 11, 2020.
August 7, 2020 —
In the JAMA Viewpoint article, Dr. Collins and NIDDK Director Dr. Griffin Rodgers outline the goals of the 2020-2030 Strategic Plan for NIH Nutrition Research and address advancing the science of precision nutrition. JAMA. Online: August 7, 2020.
August 7, 2020 —
In a profile piece, Dr. Collins shares when he knew he wanted to become a scientist and how he sees faith and scientific reason as natural complements. Wall Street Journal. Online: August 7, 2020.
August 5, 2020 —
Dr. Collins talks to CBS’ Jonathan LaPook about the launch of ACTIV-2 and ACTIV-3 inpatient and outpatient clinical trials to test effectiveness of monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19.
July 27, 2020 —
Dr. Collins and U.S. News Editorial Director Brian Kelly discuss NIH’s research strategy for COVID-19 and efforts to coordinate the development of treatments and vaccines.
July 23, 2020 —
In an interview with STAT’s Matt Herper, Dr. Collins provides an update on upcoming large clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccines and treatments and NIH’s efforts to develop point-of-care testing. STAT: Online: July 23, 2020.
July 23, 2020 —
The Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADx) initiative aims to increase significantly the number, quality and type of daily tests for COVID-19, and help reduce inequities for underserved populations that have been disproportionally affected by the disease. New England Journal of Medicine. Online: July 22, 2020.