Leader of Columbia Brain Institute Quits Over Friendship With Epstein

University Professor and Nobel laureate Richard Axel, CC ’67, to step down as Zuckerman Institute co-director following Epstein ties

Updated Feb. 24 at 8:32 p.m.

Statement from Columbia University on Dr. Richard Axel Stepping Down as Co-Director of the Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute

Dr. Richard Axel has informed the University that he is stepping down as co-director of the Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute.

Columbia Says Richard Axel to Leave Roles Over Epstein Links

Richard Axel is stepping down as co-director of the Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute, Columbia University says in a statement on its website.

Nobel winner Richard Axel resigns from Columbia over Epstein files

Scientist Richard Axel announced he is resigning as co-director of Columbia University's premier interdisciplinary brain research center over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.