Top cancer genetics professor quits job over bullying allegations
by Sally Weale Education correspondent from on (#3V0RM)
Exclusive: Nazneen Rahman will leave the ICR in October after harassment claims
A 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".
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