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M. K. Bhan
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M. K. Bhan

Pediatrics & Vaccinology · Neonatology

Global

110H-Index
27,536Citations
50Years Active
1,153Total Impact

Overview

Pioneer of India's first indigenous rotavirus vaccine and former Secretary of the Department of Biotechnology.

For Patients

  • M. practiced neonatology for over 50 years
  • Research was cited 28K+ times by other doctors and scientists, indicating significant influence on medical research
  • Based at Department of Biotechnology (DBT) in Global

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.

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Research Impact

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

Publication Timeline

0471999200520092012201520182021

Published In

NatureNature MedicineCancer CellNature GeneticsScience

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