Eric Green
Physician-scientist and long-time director at the National Human Genome Research Institute who discussed the Human Genome Project and being removed from his position.
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Jan 22, 2026 • 30min
The Discarded
In this engaging discussion, Franklin Foer, a staff writer at The Atlantic, dives into the mass exodus of federal workers, highlighting personal stories and the emotional toll on those who served. Eric Green, a physician-scientist, adds insights on the Human Genome Project, emphasizing the significance of government funding for groundbreaking science. They explore the loss of expertise and the potential trauma inflicted on government morale, revealing how recent events may deter future public servants from pursuing careers in government.
Mar 10, 2026 • 35min
Interview: The future of gene sequencing with Dr. Eric Green
Dr. Eric Green, genomic researcher and former NHGRI director now at Illumina, shares a fast tour of modern sequencing. He contrasts genomics with genetics. He highlights impacts on prenatal care, cancer treatment, rapid neonatal diagnosis, and pharmacogenomics. He traces why sequencing got so cheap and urges the public to learn genomic basics.
Dec 5, 2025 • 1h 13min
#370 Genetics Wrapped: 2025 Top Advances in Genomic Medicine
Eric D. Green, former NHGRI director and genomics policy leader, and Sarah Tishkoff, population genomicist focused on African diversity and health equity, reflect on 2025 highlights. They discuss gene therapy breakthroughs and scaling personalized CRISPR treatments. Long-read sequencing improving rare-disease diagnosis, pharmacogenomics in cancer care, ethical concerns around embryo polygenic approaches, and AI’s role and biases in genomics.
