At SENS Research Foundation, we expect our colleagues to adhere to the highest levels of integrity, not only in carrying out the organization’s vitally important mission, but in how they conduct themselves in personal interactions as well. We cannot and do not condone behavior that makes our colleagues and members of our scientific community feel victimized, targeted, or harmed.

We are aware of the allegations against the Foundation’s Chief Science Officer raised by two members of our scientific community, and, when we first learned of the allegations in late June, we worked quickly to retain an independent investigator to investigate these concerns. We quickly placed the employee in question on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.

We respect the integrity of this investigative process, and it would not be appropriate to speculate on the outcomes while the process remains ongoing. We can promise that we will take seriously the findings and, if appropriate, take decisive action.