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Announcing Dr Renu Swarup as Chair of the Modi Prix Galien India Committee We are honored to welcome Dr. Renu Swarup, former Secretary of the Department of Biotechnology(DBT), Government of India, as the Chair of the Modi Prix Galien India Awards Committee. With over three decades of leadership in biotechnology, she is set to elevate the committee’s mission of recognizing and promoting excellence in life sciences. 𝐀 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 ➡ Strategic Visionary: Played a key role in shaping India’s National Biotechnology Strategy (2001, 2007, 2015, 2021). ➡ Institution Builder: Established India’s largest microbial resource center, strengthening research and innovation. ➡ Industry-Academia Collaborator: As Chair of Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), supported 1,000+ startups and 500+ small businesses, driving biotech growth. 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 ➡ A strong advocate for inclusivity, Dr. Swarup launched BioCARe, empowering women in scientific research. 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 ➡ Her contributions have earned prestigious honors, including the BioSpectrum Person of the Year Award (2012), National Entrepreneurship Award (2017), and TWAS Regional Prize in Science Diplomacy (2018). 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 ➡ As Chair, Dr. Swarup leads a distinguished panel committed to identifying and honoring groundbreaking achievements in life sciences. Under her leadership, the Modi Prix Galien India Awards will continue fostering innovation and strengthening India’s global scientific impact. Thank you, Dr. Swarup, for your unwavering commitment to science and innovation. #LifeSciencesLeadership #BiotechInnovation #WomenInSTEM #PrixGalienIndia #ScientificExcellence

For too long, healthcare and environmental sustainability have been treated as separate challenges. Truth is, every effort to protect our planet is also an investment in human health 🌍 🩺 😷 Reducing air pollution? You’re preventing respiratory diseases like asthma and COPD. ♻️ Minimizing waste? You’re protecting water sources from contamination and preventing methane emissions that harm human health. 💨 Cutting carbon emissions? You’re lowering the risk of heat-related illnesses and cardiovascular diseases driven by climate change. 🍅 Advancing sustainable food tech? You’re reducing chemical exposure and contamination linked to health risks, including cancer. 💡 Using smart materials? You’re lowering exposure to extreme temperatures and improving well-being for vulnerable populations. The list goes on... If your company is leading at this critical intersection, now is the time to be recognized! The 2025 USA Prix Galien EcoHealth Award celebrates innovations that drive planetary and human health forward. Reach out if you're interested—we’d be excited to highlight your groundbreaking innovation. 🏆 Applications are now open: https://lnkd.in/eA_By46c The Galien Foundation

Congratulations to the winners of the second annual Modi Prix Galien Awards Gala, celebrated last night at the Taj Palace Hotel in New Delhi, who were commended for their latest innovations in life sciences advancement. See the full announcement, here: https://galien.org/427YXDt The 2025 Modi Prix Galien India Award Winners: Best Biotechnology Product: BIOLOGICALE. LTD - PNEUBEVAX 14 Best Academic/Public Sector: Indian Institute of Science (IISc) - HIGH PERFORMANCE OPTICAL SPECTROSCOPY (HPOS) Best Medical Technology: Meril Healthcare Private Limited - MISSO ROBOTIC SYSTEM Best Startup / Digital Health Solution: InnAccel - SAANS, VAPCARE AND FETAL LITE

The wait is over! The Galien Awards Ceremony is starting now — celebrating excellence in innovation and healthcare. Stay tuned for live updates and announcements on this year's winners.

Today, we are honoured to present the Modi #PrixGalien India, hosted by the charismatic Mandira Bedi at the prestigious Taj Palace, New Delhi. We look forward to an evening celebrating global health innovation and the future of life sciences.

A night of prestige. A stage of innovation. An icon at the helm. We are beyond thrilled to welcome Mandira Bedi as the host of the Modi Prix Galien India Awards 2025! Set against the grandeur of The Taj Palace, New Delhi, this extraordinary evening will honor the visionaries, pioneers, and trailblazers revolutionizing pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical technology. With her legendary charisma and electrifying presence, Mandira Bedi will lead us through an unforgettable night—celebrating the relentless spirit of those shaping the future of global healthcare. 📅 Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025 ⏰ Time: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM 📍 Venue: The Taj Mahal Palace, New Delhi This is where innovation meets excellence. This is where history is made. Will you be there? #PrixGalienIndia #MandiraBedi #HealthcareExcellence #InnovationUnleashed #BiotechBreakthroughs #PharmaLeaders #ModiPrixGalien

Announcing Professor Madhu Dikshit as a Member of the Modi Prix Galien India Committee We are honored to welcome Professor Madhu Dikshit, a distinguished scientist renowned for her significant contributions to molecular pharmacology, to the Modi Prix Galien India Awards Committee. Her extensive research in redox biology, nitric oxide biology, and metabolism has profoundly impacted the field of pharmacology. A Legacy of Innovation and Leadership ➡ Pioneering Scientist: Professor Dikshit's research has advanced our understanding of how nitric oxide modulates neutrophil functions, including differentiation, survival, free radical generation, NETosis, chemotaxis, and microbicidal activity. She has also investigated the role of inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) in metabolic regulation and insulin sensitivity. ➡ Academic and Research Excellence: With a Ph.D. in Pharmacology from CDRI, Lucknow, she has held prestigious positions, including Director of CSIR-CDRI. She has published over 200 well-cited papers, 25 reviews, edited three books, holds eight patents, and has supervised 37 Ph.D. and 10 M.D. theses, mentoring numerous graduate students. Recognizing Excellence ➡ Prestigious Honors: Professor Dikshit is a Fellow of the Indian Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Sciences, India, and the Indian National Science Academy. She has also been awarded the J.C. Bose National Fellowship for her outstanding contributions to science. Steering the Future of Pharmacological Research ➡ Institution Builder: At CDRI, she initiated and led the anti-thrombotic drug discovery team, leading to a new chemical entity approved for Phase I clinical trials. At THSTI, she developed programs for drug and biomarker discovery in fatty liver disease. During COVID-19, she led preclinical and pharmacokinetic evaluations of select AYUSH herbal extracts for mitigating SARS-CoV-2 and associated pathologies. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Professor Madhu Dikshit on her appointment and look forward to the transformative impact of her expertise on the Modi Prix Galien India Committee. Thank you, Professor Dikshit, for your dedication to science and innovation! #MolecularPharmacology #RedoxBiology #ScientificLeadership #PrixGalienIndia #PharmacologicalResearch

Announcing Dr. Jitendra Sharma as a Member of the Modi Prix Galien India Committee We are honored to welcome Dr. Jitendra Sharma, Managing Director and Founder CEO of Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ), to the Modi Prix Galien India Awards Committee. With a distinguished career in medical technology innovation and healthcare policy, Dr. Sharma's expertise will significantly enhance our mission to recognize excellence in life sciences. A Legacy of Innovation and Leadership ➡ Pioneering Visionary: Dr. Sharma established AMTZ, one of the world’s largest medical device manufacturing clusters, positioning India as a global leader in medical technology. ➡ Academic and Research Excellence: He has authored 17 books, published 50+ research papers, and contributed to multiple WHO reports, driving advancements in medical technology and healthcare systems. Recognizing Excellence ➡ Prestigious Honors: Dr. Sharma is the first Indian recipient of the AAMI-Laufman Greatbatch Award and has received the Leadership Excellence Award from the American College of Clinical Engineering. ➡ Global Leadership: He is the Founder and Executive Director of the Kalam Institute of Health Technology and Chairman of the Indian Biomedical Skill Council, shaping policy and workforce development in India’s MedTech sector. Steering the Future of Medical Technology ➡ Institution Builder: Dr. Sharma has founded nine organizations focused on medical technology and innovation, playing a key role in strengthening India’s healthcare infrastructure. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Jitendra Sharma on his appointment and look forward to the transformative impact of his expertise on the Modi Prix Galien India Committee. Thank you, Dr. Sharma, for your dedication to medical technology and innovation! #MedicalTechnology #HealthcareInnovation #ScientificLeadership #PrixGalienIndia #MedTechExcellence

Announcing Professor Vijayalakshmi Ravindranath as a Member of the Modi Prix Galien India Committee We are honored to welcome Professor Vijayalakshmi Ravindranath, a distinguished neuroscientist and professor at the Centre for Neuroscience, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, to the Modi Prix Galien India Awards Committee. With a prolific career in neuroscience, particularly in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, Professor Ravindranath's expertise will significantly enhance our mission to recognize excellence in life sciences. A Legacy of Innovation and Leadership ➡ Pioneering Neuroscientist: Professor Ravindranath has made significant contributions to understanding brain-related disorders, focusing on neurodegenerative diseases. Her research has been instrumental in advancing knowledge in this critical field. ➡ Academic and Research Excellence: Holding a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Mysore University, she has served in esteemed positions, including as a postdoctoral fellow at the National Cancer Institute, USA, and as a faculty member at NIMHANS, Bangalore. Her leadership has shaped neuroscience research in India. Recognizing Excellence ➡ Prestigious Honors: Professor Ravindranath has been recognized with the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize and the Padma Shri Award, among India’s highest honors in science and public service. ➡ Fellowships: She is an elected fellow of multiple Indian academies, recognizing her outstanding contributions to medical research. Steering the Future of Neuroscience ➡ Institution Builder: As the Founder Director of the National Brain Research Centre (NBRC) and the Centre for Neuroscience at IISc, she has played a pivotal role in establishing premier neuroscience research institutions in India. Her visionary leadership continues to inspire and guide the next generation of scientists. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Professor Vijayalakshmi Ravindranath on her appointment and look forward to the transformative impact of her expertise on the Modi Prix Galien India Committee. Thank you, Professor Ravindranath, for your dedication to science and innovation! #Neuroscience #NeurodegenerativeDiseases #ScientificLeadership #PrixGalienIndia #MedicalExcellence

Announcing Dr. Mrutyunjay Suar, PhD as a Member of the Modi Prix Galien India Committee We are honored to welcome Dr. Mrutyunjay Suar, Director General of R&D and Innovation at KIIT University and CEO of KIIT-Technology Business Incubator, to the Modi Prix Galien India Awards Committee. With a distinguished career in molecular microbiology, biotechnology, and innovation management, Dr. Suar's expertise will significantly enhance our mission to recognize excellence in life sciences. 𝐀 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 ➡ Pioneering Scientist: Dr. Suar's research focuses on Salmonella infection biology, recombinant vaccines, and nano-biomaterials. He has published 100+ research articles and holds multiple patents, advancing scientific knowledge. ➡ Academic and Research Excellence: Holding a Ph.D. in Molecular Microbiology from the University of Delhi and postdoctoral training at ETH Zurich, Switzerland, he established the School of Biotechnology at KIIT University, now recognized as a Centre of Excellence by the Department of Biotechnology. 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 ➡ Prestigious Honors: Recipient of the American Society of Microbiology (ASM) Professorship Award and the GP Chatterjee Memorial Award at the 102nd Indian Science Congress. ➡ Leadership in Innovation: Chairman of the Bhubaneswar City Knowledge Innovation Cluster Foundation (BCKIC), an initiative of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India to drive science, technology, and innovation. 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 ➡ Institution Builder: As CEO of KIIT-TBI, Dr. Suar has nurtured over 390 startups, creating more than 6,000 jobs. Under his leadership, KIIT-TBI has developed Centers of Excellence in Digital Health, Diagnostics, and Precision Agriculture with government support. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Mrutyunjay Suar on his appointment and look forward to the impact of his expertise on the Modi Prix Galien India Committee. Thank you, Dr. Suar, for your dedication to science and innovation! #MolecularMicrobiology #BiotechnologyInnovation #ScientificLeadership #PrixGalienIndia #StartupEcosystem