Hey there, folks! Big news coming out of Pune today – the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT Mumbai) has awarded Dr. Cyrus S. Poonawalla, Chairman of Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd., with the prestigious 2nd Dr. K. Anji Reddy Memorial Fellowship for Affordable Biopharmaceuticals. This award recognizes Dr. Poonawalla’s exceptional contributions to biopharmaceutical innovation and global healthcare.
The award ceremony took place at Hotel Ritz Carlton in Pune on January 21, 2025, and was attended by Chief Guest Dr. R. A. Mashelkar, a renowned scientist and Padma Vibhushan awardee. The ceremony was jointly hosted by ICT Mumbai and the Ministry of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Maharashtra.
Dr. Poonawalla expressed his gratitude for the award, highlighting the importance of affordable pharmaceuticals and the risks taken by Serum Institute of India to produce the COVID-19 vaccine quickly. Hon’ble Shri Chandrakant Dada Patil from the Ministry of Higher and Technical Education commended Dr. Poonawalla’s efforts in developing a vaccine to protect girls from breast and cervical cancer.
Chief Guest Dr. R. A. Mashelkar praised Dr. Poonawalla as a ‘living legend’ who shares the vision and principles of Dr. K. Anji Reddy. The Mumbai Biocluster, an initiative led by ICT Mumbai, aims to revolutionize the biopharmaceutical sector by fostering collaboration between academia, industry, and policymakers.
Dr. Ratnesh Jain, Founder of Mumbai Biocluster, highlighted the organization’s role in driving biopharmaceutical innovation and empowering startups. The award ceremony celebrated Dr. Poonawalla’s remarkable contributions to global healthcare and his role in making affordable vaccines accessible worldwide.
Overall, Dr. Poonawalla’s legacy as a visionary leader in the biopharmaceutical industry and his commitment to humanity have solidified India’s position as a global leader in affordable healthcare solutions. Kudos to Dr. Poonawalla and the Serum Institute of India for their outstanding contributions!
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