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M. K. Bhan

Pediatrics & Vaccinology · Neonatology

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110 H-Index
27,536 Citations
50 Years Active
2,063 Total Impact

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

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

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

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NatureNature MedicineCancer CellNature GeneticsScience

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Clinical Knowledge & Procedures

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