Biden science adviser Dr. Eric Lander resigns after being criticized for mistreating staff

Following a day of heavy criticism, President Joe Biden’s top science adviser Eric Lander has resigned following an investigation into his mistreatment of staff.

Following a day of heavy criticism, President Joe Biden’s top science adviser, Dr. Eric Lander, has resigned after an investigation into his mistreatment of staff.

"The President accepted Dr. Eric Lander’s resignation letter this evening with gratitude for his work at OSTP on the pandemic, the Cancer Moonshot, climate change, and other key priorities," White House press secretary Jen Psaki said in a statement Monday night. "He knows that Dr. Lander will continue to make important contributions to the scientific community in the years ahead."

In his letter to the president, Lander said that his resignation "is my fault and my responsiblity."

"I am devastated that I caused hurt to past and present colleagues by the way in which I have spoken to them," he wrote.