Top neuroscientist leaves Mexican university as former trainees allege sexual harassment
His former boss acknowledges receiving multiple accounts of sexual misconduct, but no formal complaints
Latin America
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‘The spark has ignited.’ Latin American scientists intensify fight against sexual harassment
But gaps remain in university policies and procedures -
‘The spark has ignited.’ Latin American scientists intensify fight against sexual harassment
But gaps remain in university policies and procedures -
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