Dr. V. P. Kamboj Memorial Oration

Dr. V. P. Kamboj, PhD, DSc, FNA, FNASc, was renowned scientist, former Director of the Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) and President, National Academy of Sciences, India. His ollustrious career spans over 250 research papers, 42 patents, and numerous accolades, including the Ranbaxy Research Award in 1992 and the Vigyan Gaurav Award in 2000. Serving as the president of the National Academy of Sciences, India from 2005 to 2006, he underscored the importance of teamwork in scientific endeavours. Dr. Kamboj has been deeply associated with the Society ISSRF and participated in almost all the scientific activities of the Society. Acknowledging his rich contributions in reproductive endocrinology he had been felicitated with Lifetime Achievement Award (2014) and Prof. N. R. Moudgal Memorial Oration Award (2018) of the ISSRF.

Dr. V. P. Kamboj Memorial Oration will be conferred to an Indian scientist for outstanding research in the area of reproductive health.

Nominations for this award are invited from distinguished scientists. Self nominations will also be considered. The research work carried out by the nominee should demonstrate novelty and/or its utility in the betterment of reproductive health.

The recipient will be presented with a cash award of Rs. 25,000, a gold plated medal and a citation.

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