Dr. Krishna Ella, Co-Founder and CEO of Bharat Biotechnologyhas received the prestigious Dean’s Medal from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
The award was presented to Dr. Ella during the Bloomberg School’s convocation ceremony on May 22 in Baltimore, Maryland, for her exceptional leadership, enduring vision, and contribution to improving public health.
“The John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health recognizes Dr. Ella’s pioneering work, notable influence and determination to develop indigenous, innovative and safe vaccines focused on global public health,” the company said in a press release.
Receiving the Dean’s Medal from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Dr. Krishna Ella said, “I recognize this medal as a global recognition of India’s scientific excellence and I dedicate this medal to Bharat, which has demonstrated a notable success in advancing science and research and development. , to our exemplary team of scientists and to the results of our strong commitment to the public.”
Under the leadership of Dr. Ella, Bharat Biotech during the COVID-19 pandemicdeveloped COVAXIN, India’s first indigenous COVID-19 vaccine in record time, conducting the largest ever human clinical trials and peer-reviewed in leading global medical journals.
“COVAXIN has been instrumental in the country’s vision of self-sufficiency, in the fight against the virus, demonstrating significant efficacy and safety. The vaccine has been distributed globally, reinforcing Dr. Ella’s commitment to promoting accessibility and healthcare innovation around the world. as President of the Indian Vaccine Manufacturers Association (IVMA),” the statement said.
Who is Dr. Ella?
Dr. Ella is a first-generation entrepreneur, who founded Bharat Biotech in the year 1996 and is widely recognized for not only leading her company in the development of pediatric and adult vaccines, but also for establishing other companies focused on human health. and animal (Biovet India). , food processing (Ella Foods) and contract research services.