Top cancer genetics professor quits job over bullying allegations

Exclusive: Nazneen Rahman will leave the ICR in October after harassment claimsA leading light in the world of cancer genetics, who was honoured at the outstanding Asian women of achievement awards and given a CBE, has quit her job at the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) after facing multiple allegations of bullying dating back 12 years.Prof Nazneen Rahman, who is the high-profile head of genetics and epidemiology at the ICR, was given leave of absence last November after a letter signed by 45 current and former employees accused her of “serious recurrent bullying and harassment”.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - July 17, 2018 Category: Science Authors: Sally Weale Education correspondent Tags: Bullying Cancer research Academic experts Higher education Society Medical research Science UK news Source Type: news