President’s Leadership Forum Featuring Dr. Francis S. Collins

Whitworth University welcomes renowned geneticist Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D., former director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), as the featured speaker at the President’s Leadership Forum this fall.

Collins is one of the best-known scientists of the current era. He served as director of the NIH for 12 years under three presidents. He is known for his discoveries of disease genes, for leading the Human Genome Project, and for championing the harmony of science and faith.

Collins invites us to explore the foundations of clear thinking and wise judgment during his discussion titled, “The Road to Wisdom: On Truth, Science, Faith and Trust.”