2008
- May 28, 2008 – Francis S. Collins steps down as Director of National Human Genome Research Institute after 15 years.
- August 2, 2008 – Alan Edward Guttmacher becomes Acting Director of NHGRI. He replaces Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D., who stepped down after 15 years at the helm of NHGRI to pursue other professional opportunities.
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