In 1980, Rama Rao discovered a novel and efficient process to isolate Vinblastine and Vincristine from the Vinca Rosea. This outstanding breakthrough offered a new perspective to industry oriented research and inspired the next generation of scientists to ceaselessly push for innovation.
The President of India bestowed Rama Rao with the ‘Padma Shri’ in 1991 and the ‘Padma Bhushan’ in 2016 for extraordinary contributions to science and industry.
- Former Director of the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology
- Trained 109 PhD students and published 262 papers.
- Developed over 50 drug technologies that have been commercialized by the pharmaceutical industry.
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