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Francis Collins: “The 21st Century Cures Act aimed to catalyze a very important goal shared by all Americans; to speed the pace at which…”

On the recordDecember 6, 2017
The 21st Century Cures Act aimed to catalyze a very important goal shared by all Americans; to speed the pace at which scientific discoveries are translated into lifesaving treatments and cures.
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Francis Collins
Pennsylvania

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Collins discusses the purpose of the 21st Century Cures Act.

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