The Indian National Science Academy (INSA) has elected Srivari Chandrasekhar, Chief Scientist at CSIR- Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, as a fellow from 2015.

The recognition has been accorded to Dr. Chandrasekhar for his contributions in the area of organic chemistry. He has made significant contributions in synthesising complex and scarcely available natural products in the laboratory using easily available chemicals, the latest related to developing technology for manufacture of Misoprostal, an important drug in treatment of ulcers.

An IICT press release said INSA was the only organisation representing Government of India to the International Council of Scientific Unions.

source: http://www.thehindu.com / The Hindu / Home> News> Cities> Hyderabad / by Special Correspondent / Hyderabad – October 24th, 2014