Dr. Krishna Ella, co-founder and Executive Chairman of Bharat Biotech International, has been awarded the India Fellowship of the Indian National Science Academy (INSA) for 2025.
- This honor recognizes Dr. Ella’s exceptional contributions to scientific research and innovation, particularly in the development of new vaccine technologies, groundbreaking discoveries, and advancements in existing technologies.
About INSA Fellowship
- The INSA Fellowship, established in 1935, is one of India’s highest honors for scientific excellence.
- It celebrates individuals who have made notable contributions to advancing scientific knowledge and its practical application to national welfare.
Dr. Ella’s Achievements:
- Spearheaded vaccine innovations, including Covaxin, India’s first indigenous COVID-19 vaccine.
- Played a key role in enhancing global health outcomes through groundbreaking biotechnological solutions.
Distinguished Fellowship Recipients:
Dr. Ella now joins an illustrious list of INSA Fellows, which includes:
- Anil Kakodkar: Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission of India.
- V.K. Saraswat: Former Director General, DRDO.
- S. Somanath: Chairman, ISRO.
- Kris Gopalakrishnan: Co-founder, Infosys.
- Samir V. Kamat: Secretary DDR&D and Chairman, DRDO.
(Source: BL)
