By BioVoice News Editorial team
One of the India ’ s leading bio-scientists , Dr Ved Prakash Kamboj played a significant role in shaping the bioscience sector
By BioVoice News Editorial team
With an insatiable curiosity and a relentless pursuit of knowledge , Dr Ved Prakash Kamboj embarked on a journey that would redefine our understanding of biology and revolutionize the way we approach medicine and technology . At the forefront of Dr Kamboj ' s achievements was his unwavering commitment to advancing medical research . Through tireless research and innovative experimentation , he played a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge techniques that have paved the way for breakthroughs in reproductive disorders . Beyond his technical prowess , Dr Kamboj was a beacon of inspiration for the scientific community . His passion for discovery was contagious , inspiring countless researchers and students to dream big and reach for the stars .
Born in Jalandhar , Punjab Province of British India , on 1 April 1937 , Dr Kamboj completed most of his higher education from the Punjab University , Chandigarh . This included B . Sc
( Honours ) in 1959 , M . Sc . ( Honours ) in 1960 , Ph . D . in 1965 and D . Sc . in 1970 . He later took advanced training in Reproductive Biology and Contraceptive Technology in 1975 in West Germany , his field of specialization being Reproductive Biology , Fertility Regulation and Endocrinology .
After graduation in 1960 , Dr Kamboj joined the Division of Endocrinology , Central Drug Research Institute ( CDRI ), Lucknow , Uttar Pradesh , India , in 1961 as a research scientist where he later became the Head of the Department of Endocrinology , which position he held until 1981 .
In 1981 , Dr Kamboj was appointed the Deputy Director , Division of Endocrinology of the Central Drug Research Institute which position he held till 1992 . In 1992 , he took over as Director , Central Drug Research Institute ( CDRI ), Lucknow and continued till 1997 . From 2005 till 2006 , he was the President of the National Academy of Sciences ,
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