Dr. Krishna Ella is the Executive Chairman of Bharat Biotech International Limited, which he incorporated in 1996. A gold medallist at university, Dr. Ella worked as a research faculty at the Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston after earning his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. A research scientist in Molecular Biology, Dr. Ella strongly believes that innovative technology in vaccine development is essential to solve public healthcare problems caused by infectious diseases. Under Dr. Ella’s leadership, Bharat Biotech has grown to become a global leader in innovative vaccine. A serial entrepreneur with a passion for innovative ideas, Dr. Ella has also ventured into veterinary vaccines, food processing, and developing biotechnology infrastructure in the country. Dr. Ella is also involved in shaping India’s science education and policy through his association with several committees such as:
- Scientific Advisory Committee to the Union Cabinet
- CSIR Governing Council.
- CCMB Governing Council.
- Research Council for CSIR National Laboratories.
- Board of Visitors – Global Health Institute, University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Several awards have been conferred on Dr. Ella including Padma Bhushan-India‘s 3rd highest Civilian Award, ET Now Special Recognition for Healthcare Industry Award, J R D Tata—Best Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Marico Innovation Award and University of Southern California—Asia-Pacific Leadership Award, Bio Spectrum Person of the Year Award, IPA Industry Excellence Award, FICCI Best Technology and Innovation Award, Prime Minister of India, Business Leader of the Year, Pharma Bio World etc.
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