Stanford University President Marc Tessier-Lavigne announced Wednesday that he will step down from that role next month following an inquiry into his previous research as a neuroscientist.
In a sentenceTessier-Lavigne said he was cleared of “any fraud or falsification of scientific data” but “for the good of the University, I have made the decision to step down as president effective August 31.”
Professor Ricardo Saller He will serve as interim president of the prestigious Northern California university effective September 1, according to a statement from the board of directors.
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