Professor Richard Axel, head of Columbia University's neuroscience institute and Nobel laureate, has resigned from his position due to his connections with Jeffrey Epstein, who is accused of sex trafficking. This was reported by various media outlets.
Redaksiya reports that Axel has stepped down from his co-founder position at the Zuckerman Institute due to his friendly relationship with Epstein. This decision was made after the release of documents related to Epstein.
In a statement released by Columbia University, Axel's resignation was confirmed. The university stated that it supports Axel's decision and understands the reasoning behind this step.
Richard Axel graduated from Columbia University in 1967 and was awarded the Nobel Prize in 2004. His research primarily focused on the brain and nervous system.