Star Harvard scientist is one of several academics leaving the Boston area
Professor and researcher John Quackenbush recently took his research from Harvard to the University of Chicago. Quackenbush said he's one of several high profile scientists leaving Greater Boston, which will likely have long-term consequences for the state's economy. Professor and researcher John Quackenbush, known for his groundbreaking work on the links between disease and genetics, has moved his research from Harvard to the University of Chicago, where he commutes weekly. This decision was made when he lost most of his funding at Harvard and no one stepped up to fill in the gap. Quackanbush is one of several academics leaving the Boston area, which could have long-term consequences for the state's economy and other institutions who see it as an opportunity to poach top talent away from Massachusetts.
Published : 10 hours ago by Tiziana Dearing, Stephanie Brown in Health Science
Professor and researcher John Quackenbush has done groundbreaking work on the links between disease and genetics. He also helps make tools for other scientists to use for their groundbreaking research... [899 symbols]
Topics: Academia
