Crick's resignation heralds new era for Salk

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Neurobiologist Francis Crick resigned from the post of President of Salk Institute for Biological Studies in late Aug 1995 due to ill health. Crick had won the Nobel prize jointly with James Watson for discovering the molecular structure of DNA. Administrators of the Salk Institute hope to elect a leading researcher as their new president by Nov 1995. Problems faced by the Institute in hiring and retaining presidents in the past, due to the intrusion of Jonas Salk, founder of the Institute and the possible impact of his recent death on selection of a new president are discussed.

Officials and employees, Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Crick, Francis

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Salk Institute investigated after claims of inhumane research

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The Salk Institute is being investigated by federal authorities after allegations of inhumane treatment to the animals in its research programs. A veterinarian and former employee, Teresa J. Sylvina, is accusing the institute of wrongful dismissal in a civil court, which has been told that internal strife was caused when the institute was trying to comply with a 1985 animal care law.

Cases, Investigations, Employee dismissals, Employment terminations, Employment at will

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Leadership wrangle forces Salk Institute restructuring

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The Salk Institute in la Jolla, California is to reorganize its administration. Thomas Pollard was relieved of his role as chief executive officer in February, but will remain as president of the institute, and board chairman Frederick Rentschler will act as interim chief executive. There have been staff divisions over the leadership of the institute.

Management, Laboratories

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