Roorkee, Dec 26 (PTI) Pranita P Sarangi, a professor ofBiotechnology at IIT, Roorkee, has bagged this year'sInnovative Young Biotechnologist Award.
Sarangi was chosen for the award by the department ofbiotechnology, ministry of science and technology, governmentof India, for her scientific achievements and proposed work inthe field of cancer immunology, an IIT release said.
The IYBA award covers a research grant up to Rs 50 lakhand a cash award prize of Rs 1 lakh per year during theproject period.
"This is a highly prestigious scheme from the Departmentof Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology toidentify and nurture outstanding young scientists withinnovative ideas to pursue research in frontier areas ofbiotechnology," Sarangi said about her achievement. PTI ALMADS.
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