Can Science and God Coexist?

Life Challenges

Francis Collins shares his journey through a prostate cancer diagnosis, highlighting the importance of early detection and advanced medical technology. He underwent a radical prostatectomy using the da Vinci robot, which he describes as an amazing technology, and is optimistic about the surgery's curative potential. In retirement, he remains active, running a research lab at NIH focused on type 2 diabetes and gene therapy for progeria, a rapid aging disease 1.

I'm doing well, thank you for asking. I did go public a few months ago about my prostate cancer diagnosis, which was a pretty aggressive cancer, but was caught at just the right moment.

--- Francis Collins

Collins also reflects on the therapeutic power of music, a passion he shares with Sanjay Gupta, which he uses to lift his spirits during tough times 1.

   

Musical Passion

Music plays a significant role in Francis Collins' life, serving as a source of joy and reflection. He keeps his guitar, named Rosalind after Rosalind Franklin, close by to lift his spirits and shares a song that resonates with him during contentious times. This hymn, "How Can I Keep from Singing," reflects his belief in finding solace and unity through music 2.

It is a beautiful song. And it's something we can all say. How can I keep from singing? Okay, things don't look so great, but we can still do that.

--- Francis Collins

Collins emphasizes the importance of music in maintaining calm and connection, even when the world seems divided 2.