URGENT UPDATE: Virologist Nathan Wolfe will officially terminate his visiting appointment at Stanford University‘s bioengineering department effective Monday, following shocking revelations about his connections to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This decision comes as part of a broader fallout from a recent investigative report by The Daily, detailing Wolfe’s controversial relationship with Epstein.
The report highlighted troubling correspondence in which Wolfe invited Epstein to engage with “a couple of hottie interns.” Additionally, Wolfe sought Epstein’s involvement as a donor for his research on sexual behavior, which aimed to create a “female Viagra” based on what he referred to as “[their] horny virus hypothesis.”
In light of these findings, Wolfe issued a statement denying any wrongdoing, expressing regret for his association with Epstein. “I never witnessed or participated in any misconduct or inappropriate behavior,” he stated to The Daily.
Previously serving as the Lorey I. Lokey Visiting Professor of Human Biology, Wolfe’s LinkedIn profile has now been adjusted to reflect his status as a “Visiting Scholar” at Stanford from 2023 until February 2026. This appointment, according to a university spokesperson, was only set for one year and will not be renewed.
The implications of Wolfe’s connection to Epstein raise significant ethical questions within the academic community and beyond, given Epstein’s notorious history. The timing of Wolfe’s departure adds urgency to discussions about professional accountability in research and academia.
As Wolfe’s association with Stanford concludes, many are left wondering what this means for his ongoing research initiatives and his future academic endeavors. His current affiliation with Stanford remains unconfirmed, as he has yet to respond to requests for further comment.
This developing situation highlights the critical need for transparency in research funding and relationships in the academic sphere. Stay tuned for more updates as this story unfolds.
