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M. K. Bhan
Top 1% — Elite Historical Figure

M. K. Bhan

Pediatrics & Vaccinology · Neonatology

New Delhi, Delhi, India

110 H-Index
27,536 Citations
1,000,000 Lives Saved
50 Years Active
1,001,678 Total Impact
NHPadma Bhushan (2013)0

Overview

M. K. Bhan (1947–2020) is a Elite-tier (top 1%) pediatrics & vaccinology specialist with an H-index of 110 at Department of Biotechnology (DBT) (Secretary (Former)). Known for pioneered ROTAVAC vaccine development, Low osmolarity ORS (co-developed) and impacted an estimated 1,000,000 lives. Was published in Nature, Nature Medicine, Cancer Cell and recipient of the undefined (undefined). Based in New Delhi, Delhi, India.

For Patients

  • M. practiced neonatology for over 50 years
  • Pioneered 2 medical techniques including ROTAVAC vaccine development and Low osmolarity ORS (co-developed)
  • Research was cited 28K+ times by other doctors and scientists, indicating significant influence on medical research
  • Impacted an estimated 1.0M lives through clinical work and research
  • Based at Department of Biotechnology (DBT) in New Delhi, India

Biography

Dr. Maharaj Kishan Bhan (1947–2020) was a world-renowned pediatrician and clinical scientist who spearheaded the development of India's first indigenous rotavirus vaccine, ROTAVAC. As Secretary of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), he significantly transformed the Indian biotech ecosystem, establishing institutions like BIRAC to foster industry-academia collaboration. He conducted extensive research at AIIMS focusing on diarrheal diseases and child nutrition.

Affiliations & Institutions

Research Impact

50 Publications
27,536 Total Citations
10K+ Citation Milestone

Publication Timeline

0471999200520092012201520182021

Published In

NatureNature MedicineCancer CellNature GeneticsScience

Areas of Expertise

Pioneering Techniques

ROTAVAC vaccine developmentLow osmolarity ORS (co-developed)

Clinical Knowledge & Procedures

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