'BioSpectrum' awards

Dr M K Bhan, secretary, department of biotechnology (DBT), has been chosen the 'BioSpectrum Person of the Year - 2005' and Dr N K Ganguly, director, ICMR, New Delhi, selected for the 'Life Time Achievement Award' by BioSpectrum magazine.

According to a press release issued by the magazine Bhan has been chosen for addressing the concerns of various sectors of the biotechnology industry in the National Biotechnology Strategy Report.

Ganguly was chosen for his path breaking work and visionary role in the past three decades which had contributed to the evolution of the biotechnology sector.

BioSpectrum also said it has selected Sudhir Pai, CEO and Managing Director, Lotus Labs, Bangalore, for the Entrepreneur of the Year for his ability to bring results.

The quadravalent vaccines of Serum Institute of India and Shantha Biotechnics were jointly chosen as the Product of the Year.

Q-Vac of Serum Institute of India and Shantetra of Shantha Biotechnics Ltd are both combination (quadravalent) vaccines for DPT and Hepatitis B. These products are very affordable. The awards will be presented in Bangalore on December 19. Besides being a great scientist, Dr Bhan has proved to be an able administrator also.