Bullied in science: I quit my job and launched an advocacy non-profit

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Morteza Mahmoudi is a nanomedicine researcher at Michigan State University in East Lansing and is the co-founder of the Academic Parity Movement.
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I experienced a wide spectrum of academic bullying and eventually had to quit a job because of it. It was a heart-wrenching decision. Since my departure, I’ve found peace in a supportive work environment. I was determined to use all the available means to prevent others from facing similar situations.

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M. M. is a co-founder and director of the Academic Parity Movement, a non-profit organization dedicated to addressing academic discrimination, violence and incivility, and a co-founder of Targets’ Tip, a bullying and harassment education programme. He receives royalties and honoraria for his published books, plenary lectures and licensed patents.
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