Mysuru, Aug.30- University of Mysore (UoM) has set a milestone as its faculty member, Dr. C.D. Mohan, is chosen for the National Academy of Sciences, India (NASI)-Young Scientist Platinum Jubilee Awards-2019.

Dr. Mohan works as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Studies in Molecular Biology, University of Mysore, Manasagangothri. He works under the supervision of Prof. K. S. Rangappa, former Vice-Chancellor, University of Mysore, on the discovery of small molecule modulators of cancer cell death.

It may be recalled that Prof. Rangappa and his team recently published their research findings in internationally reputed journals such as Proceedings of the Academy of Sciences, USA, and iScience.

The National award is given by the NASI to recognise promise, creativity and excellence in young scientists under the age of 35 years.

“For the first time, this award is given to faculty from the State Universities of Karnataka and it is an honour to the University of Mysore to have NASI-Young Scientist Awardee, which may motivate many youngsters,” said Prof. Rangappa in a press release.

NASI was established as the first Science Academy of the country in 1930 with an objective to provide a national forum for the publication of research work carried out by Indian scientists and to provide opportunities for exchange of views among them.

NASI is financially supported by Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India and also recognised as scientific and industrial research organisation by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR).