Leader’s Lunchtime Roundtable: Science vs. Ethics (Hybrid)

Bring your lunch and join Leader Dr. Nori Rost and members for an engaging round-table discussion on the issues of the day and recommended readings.

This week:

David Sabatini was a respected researcher focusing untangling the cellular mysteries critical in the study of neurodegenerative diseases, cancer, diabetes, and aging. A Nobel prize was potentially in his future. All that came crashing down when he was accused of sexual harassment, bullying, and creating a toxic work environment. He was dismissed from his position at the prestigious Whitehead University in Boston in 2021 and has been unable to land a new position due to this controversy. Now 2 donors are funding $5 million each a year for 5 years to establish a new research lab for him to continue his work. Should the importance of his research take precedence over his unethical behavior?

https://www.science.org/content/article/prominent-biologist-david-sabatini-out-mit-after-breaching-sexual-relationship-policy

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/02/07/metro/new-funding-controversial-mit-whitehead-institute-scientist-david-sabatini-draws-divided-reactions/

COVID-19 NOTICE: Vaccination is required for in-person attendance. Masks are optional but are strongly encouraged.

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