Maharaj Kishan Bhan
Maharaj Kishan Bhan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 November 1947 Kashmir, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Medical Science |
| Institutions | Department of Biotechnology |
Maharaj Kishan Bhan is an Indian Paediatrician and Clinical Scientist.[1] He holds M.B.B.S. and M.D. Degrees from Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh and has carried out extensive post doctoral research at All India Institute of Medical Sciences in the realm of diarrhoeal diseases and child nutrition with emphasis on Public Health issues.
He is known for developing Rota Viral Vaccine in collaboration with Bharat Biotech International. He is positioned as Secretary of Department of Biotechnology, Government of India.[2] He was awarded in 1990 the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology, the highest science award in India, in the Medical Sciences category.[3] He holds honorary Doctor of Science and is responsible for policy formulation and is Member of the Jury for nearly all major national science awards awarded by the Government of India.[4]
Prizes and honours
- Pollin Prize for Pediatric Research - 2003
- Biotech Product and Process Development and Commercialization Award - 2003
- Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology - 1990
- National Ranbaxy Award - 1990
- S.S. Mishra Award of the National Academy of Medical Sciences - 1986
- ST Achar Gold Medal of the Indian Academy of Pediatrics - 1984
Research highlights
References
- ^ "Maharaj Kishan Bhan Aims For a New Bio Culture". Forbes. 4 May 2011. Retrieved 17 August 2012.
- ^ "Shaping Technologies into Real Life Programs". Retrieved 17 August 2012.
- ^ "Full list of winners of the Shanti Swaroop Prize". Retrieved 17 August 2012.
- ^ "Speakers Bios". Indian Medtech Summit. Retrieved 17 August 2012.