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Manju Ray

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Science & space Great mind of history

Manju Ray was an Indian scientist specializing in Molecular Enzymology and Cancer Biochemistry. Her research has contributed significantly to the development of anticancer drugs and understanding the differentiation process of cells.

BORN

1 January 1947

DIED

30 June 2021

HONOUR

Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology, 1989

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Key facts

Born
1 January 1947
Died
30 June 2021, Kolkata
Sector
Science & space
Profession
Indian scientist in molecular enzymology and cancer biochemistry
Gender
Female

Biography

Manju Ray was an Indian scientist specializing in Molecular Enzymology and Cancer Biochemistry. Her research has contributed significantly to the development of anticancer drugs and understanding the differentiation process of cells. Her interests include tumor biochemistry and molecular enzymology. She was awarded the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology in the year 1989, being only the second woman to receive this award in the category 'Biological Sciences'.

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Timeline

  1. 1947Born
  2. 1989Awarded the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology
  3. 2021Dies in Kolkata
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