McKusick, pioneer in medical genetics, dies at 86 - McKusick, pioneer in medical genetics, dies at 86 (AP) Unusual Little Blurbs AP - Dr. Victor A. McKusick, a key architect of the Human Genome Project and a winner of the National Medal of Science, has died. He was 86.<br clear="all"/> Source: Yahoo! News: Biotechnology News Sciences, Education, Art, Writing & UFO.