Mysuru: Dr. C.D. Mohan, a faculty at the University of Mysore (UoM), has been chosen for Young Scientist (Life Sciences, Environmental Sciences and Agriculture Sciences) Award for the year 2020-21 given by Prof. H.S. Srivastava (PHSS) Foundation for Science and Society, Uttar Pradesh.

He is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Studies in Molecular Biology, Manasagangothri. He works under the supervision of Prof. K.S. Rangappa, former Vice-Chancellor, UoM, on the discovery of small molecule modulators of cancer cell.

The National Award is given biennially by the PHSS Foundation to scientists under the age of 40 years in recognition of outstanding contribution in the emerging areas of science, technology, health, environment or agriculture. It carries a citation and a cash prize of Rs. 15,000 besides a life membership of the Foundation. Dr. Mohan is also the recipient of National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI)-Young Scientist Platinum Jubilee Awards-2019.