Managing "Big Science:" A Case Study of the Human Genome Project

This report reviews the history of management of the National Human Genome Project at the National Institutes of Health, the federal government’s largest science project since the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Apollo Project. The...

A stylized illustration features multiple translucent document icons layered over a gradient blue background. The documents appear to float, with faint white lines and geometric shapes adding a sense of depth and technology. No visible text, numbers, or recognizable brands are present in the image.

By

W. Henry Lambright

Professor

The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs Syracuse University whlambri@Maxwell.syr.edu

This report reviews the history of management of the National Human Genome Project at the National Institutes of Health, the federal government's largest science project since the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Apollo Project. The Human Genome Project involved scientists around the world "working around the clock" for over 15 years. The study focuses on Project Director Francis Collins, who has overseen the successful completion of several of the Genome Project's goals.

HumanGenomeProject
Human Genome Project Chinese