Famous scientist Sanjeev Galande has been selected for the eminent GD Birla Award for 2014. He has been chosen for his pioneering research in the field of epigenetics and molecular cell biology. Galande is currently working as a professor at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) in Pune. He is widely respected for his works in genomics and related areas.
About the Award
- GD Birla Award was instituted by the KK Birla Foundation in 1991.
- The award is an annual award and it is given for scientific research to an original and outstanding work undertaken by Indian scientists living and working in India.
- The award, which is given to those below the age of 50, carries a cash prize of Rs 2.5 lakh.
About Sanjeev Galande
- Galande was born on September 20, 1967.
- He obtained his PhD in biochemistry from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore in 1996.
- He completed his postdoctoral fellowship at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in the US.
- He had established the Centre of Excellence in Epigenetics at IISER and is leading a team of scientists in studying various aspects of gene.
- Galande is also a recipient of Shantiswaroop Bhatnagar award.
GK Question
What is Epigenetics? Epigenetics is an area of study about changes that influence gene function.
