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V. R. Khanolkar | |
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| Born | (1895-04-13)13 April 1895 |
| Died | 29 October 1978(1978-10-29) (aged 83) |
| Alma mater | University of London |
| Awards | Padma Bhushan(1954) |
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| Fields | Pathology,Cancer |
Vasant Ramji Khanolkar (13 April 1895 – 29 October 1978), better known asV. R. Khanolkar, was an Indianpathologist. He made major contributions to the epidemiology and understanding of cancer, blood groups, andleprosy. He has been called the "Father of Pathology and Medical Research in India."[1]
He was born on 13 April 1895 inGomantak Maratha Samaj Family.[citation needed] He studied medicine at theUniversity of London and obtained his M.D. in Pathology in 1923. He was a Professor of Pathology inGrant Medical andSeth G. S. Medical Colleges in Mumbai.
He was also closely associated with theTata Memorial Hospital and served as director of laboratories and research. The government of India appointed him a national research professor of medicine, a position which he held for ten years. He helped to organize the Indian Cancer Research Centre and served as director from its inception until 1973.
He was founder president of theIndian Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists. He published three books on cancer and leprosy and more than 100 scientific papers.
He receivedPadma Bhushan in 1955 from theGovernment of India.[2]
He died October 29, 1978.[3] TheDr. V. R. Khanolkar Oration was established in 1987 by theNational Academy of Medical Sciences in his memory.[4]
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