Critics and defenders weigh in on Stanford president’s resignation after research investigation

After Stanford University president and prominent neuroscientist Marc Tessier-Lavigne announced he would resign following an investigation into his research, the scientific community did what it always does with new results: engage in a robust internal debate, marked by a variety of opinions.

For some, the investigation, which found Tessier-Lavigne failed to “decisively and forthrightly” correct past papers that contained data manipulation, was a positive example of scientific accountability, and his resignation an important step to preserve the university’s reputation and to show high-profile figures can be held responsible for manipulated data produced under their watch.

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