Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Indian-origin scientist resigns amid misconduct allegations
A scientist named Satchidananda Panda, who is originally from India, has resigned from his job at the Salk Institute in California.
This happened because a woman researcher accused him of sexual misconduct.
The institute started looking into the accusations, and Panda decided to step down after almost 22 years there.
He studies how our bodies keep time, like a 24-hour clock.
The institute confirmed his resignation, and it will happen on August 13.
Satchidananda Panda, an Indian-origin scientist, resigns from the Salk Institute amid sexual misconduct allegations.
The Salk Institute launched an internal investigation and placed Panda on leave.
Panda has been a professor at the Regulatory Biology Laboratory for nearly 22 years.
He studies circadian rhythms, which are the body's internal 24-hour clock.
His resignation is effective August 13.
- Who
- Satchidananda Panda, an Indian-origin scientist and professor at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies.
- What
- Resignation from the Salk Institute amid sexual misconduct allegations.
- When
- Resignation effective August 13.
- Where
- Salk Institute for Biological Studies in La Jolla, California.
- Why
- Following sexual misconduct allegations and an internal investigation.
Salk Institute's Response
Satchidananda Panda's Position
Investigation and Resignation
Salk Institute's Response
The Salk Institute launched an internal investigation and placed Panda on leave following the allegations.
Satchidananda Panda's Position
Panda has not publicly commented on the allegations or his resignation.
- Name
- Satchidananda Panda
- Institution
- Salk Institute for Biological Studies
- Position
- Professor at the Regulatory Biology Laboratory
- Field of Study
- Circadian rhythms and molecular biology
- Years at Institution
- 22 years
- Resignation Date
- August 13
