Bharat Biotech Chief Dr Krishna M Ella bags Prestigious INSA India Fellowship for 2025

Dr Ella joins the list of distinguished scientists and industry leaders that include, Dr Anil Kakodkar, Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission of India, Dr VK Saraswat, Former Director General, DRDO, Dr. S Somanath, Chairman ISRO, Mr. S Kris Gopalakrishnan, Co-founder, Infosys, Dr Samir V Kamat, Secretary DDR&D and Chairman, DRDO, Dr KN Sivarajan and luminaries from varied fields.

This year a total of 61 fellowships were awarded, for the first time ever, the fellowships were awarded to Industry leaders. Elected INSA fellows may attend and vote at INSA general meetings and can propose other individuals for fellowships or INSA awards.

“I deeply appreciate and I am thankful to be recognized for my contribution in the field of Vaccines and Biotechnology by INSA. I look forward to continuing to support its initiatives, to improve public health, and make India self-reliant and a dominant force in discovering novel vaccines as an Indian fellow,” Dr. Krishna Ella, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Bharat Biotech said. “I share this honour with all of my highly motivated team at Bharat Biotech, research fellows, and other collaborators who have contributed enormously to improve public health.” he added. Dr. Ella's term started on January 1, 2025.

Speaking in his debut address at the 90th Anniversary General Meeting Indian National Science Academy held recently in Chennai, Dr. Krishna Ella, highlighted "Science in Translation". He also thanked the Academy for the honour and reaffirmed his commitment to contribute to the goals and objectives through his endeavours through advancing vaccine science and strengthening the biotech ecosystem. Dr. Ella’s fellowship recognition came for his pathbreaking vaccine development contributions.

Close to 3 decades, Bharat Biotech has been in the forefront of vaccine discovery, manufacturing and distribution having delivered more than 9 billion doses of vaccines to over 125 countries. Today, it boasts of 18 vaccines in its portfolio.

The Indian National Science Academy formed in 1935 promotes scientific knowledge in India including its practical application to problems of national welfare. The academy also facilitates coordination among Scientific Academies, Societies, Institutions, Government Scientific Departments and Services. Additionally, it acts as a body of scientists of eminence for the promotion and safeguarding of the interests of scientists in India and to present internationally the scientific work done in the country.