Karolinska Institutet’s Vice-Chancellor resigns
[PRESS RELEASE 13 FEBRUARY 2016] Professor Anders Hamsten steps down from his assignment as Vice-Chancellor of Karolinska Institutet. He declares his resignation in a debate article in Dagens Nyheter today. At the same time Karolinska Instutet’s investigation into scientific misconduct by Paolo Macchiarini will be re-opened.”Following the criticism on the so called Macchiarini affair at KI I conclude it will be hard for me to serve as Vice-Chancellor with the strength and credibility this university needs. I will therefore leave office” says Anders Hamsten. Anders Hamsten holds a degree