Bharat Ratna Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Excellence Award to Prof. G. S. Gupta

Chandigarh, October 2, 2018: Dr.G.S.Gupta, Professor Emeritus in Department of Biophysics, Panjab University, Chandigarh has been honoured with a most prestigious Bharat Ratna Dr.A P.J.Abdul Kalam Excellence Award of India International Friendship Society on September 29, 2018 at India International Centre, New Delhi in recognition of his meritorious services and outstanding contribution in the field of scientific research and education. An awardee of WHO Geneva and INSERM French Government fellowships, and known for studies in the field of Reproductive Molecular-Biology and Cancer-Testis Antigens, Indian Society for Study of Reproduction and Fertility (ISSRF) honoured Prof. Gupta with Life -Time Achievement Award of ISSRF-2013 for his contribution in the field of Reproductive Health. He is also a recipient of Indian Council of Medical Research award and Rashtriya Gaurav Award of IIFS. His work on " Animal Lectins: Form, Function and Clinical Applications" with 46 scholarly research articles (2 vols, 1250 pp) published by Springer Verlag in 2012 is internationally recognized.