The Asian Scientist 100
Neeti Kailas
Design Strategist
Institution
Nestle Purina North America
Country
US
Field
Engineering
Kailas was a 2014 Young Laureate (science & health) of the Rolex Awards for Enterprise for developing a non-invasive medical device to screen for hearing impairment in newborns.
(Photo: Rolex Awards for Enterprise)
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