On October 19 , Watson issued an apology ; on October 25 , he resigned from his position as chancellor .
Because of the public controversy , on October 18 , 2007 , the Board of Trustees at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory suspended Watson 's administrative responsibilities .
On October 19 , Watson issued an apology ; on October 25 , Watson resigned from Watson 's position as chancellor .
Because of the public controversy , on October 18 , 2007 , the Board of Trustees at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory suspended Watson 's administrative responsibilities .