Project 2 — Indian scientists in health

Last updated at July 15, 2026 by

Project 2
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Read about Indian scientists like Suniti Solomon, Asima Chatterjee, Dr. Yellapragada Subbarao, Dr. Mary Poonen Lukose for their contributions in the field of health and diseases.

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Indian scientist Field of work
Suniti Solomon HIV/AIDS research and prevention in India
Asima Chatterjee Medicinal chemistry — anti-epileptic and anti-malarial drugs
Yellapragada Subbarao Discovered drugs used in cancer treatment
Mary Poonen Lukose India’s first woman surgeon-general; public health
  • Suniti Solomon did pioneering work on HIV/AIDS in India.
  • Asima Chatterjee studied medicinal plants and natural medicines.
  • Dr. Yellapragada Subbarao worked on important medicines and nutrients.
  • Dr. Mary Poonen Lukose was one of India's first women doctors.
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