Nirmal Kumar Ganguly
Indian scientist
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Nirmal Kumar Ganguly (born 1941)[2] is an Indian microbiologist specialising in tropical diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and diarrhea.
R. G. Kar Medical College and Hospital
Nirmal Kumar Ganguly | |
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| Born | 1941 (age 84–85) |
| Citizenship | India |
| Alma mater | Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research R. G. Kar Medical College and Hospital |
| Awards | Padma Bhushan[1] |
Education
Ganguly is a graduate of R. G. Kar Medical College, then affiliated with the University of Calcutta. He did his MD in Microbiology from Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research where he also served as Acting Director.[3]
Career
Ganguly has been Emeritus Professor of Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research and was Director General, Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi (1998-2007). An elected fellow of the National Academy of Medical Sciences,[4] he is currently President of the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research.[2]
Awards and honours
He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2009.[1]
