The Asian Scientist 100
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
Institution
Biocon Limited
Country
India
Field
Biomedical Sciences
Mazumdar-Shaw received the Lifetime Achievement award from the Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry for her contributions to the field of healthcare and society at large. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)
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