Jagannath Ganguly

Jagannath Ganguly (1921–2007) was an Indian biochemist known for his researches on Vitamin A and fatty acids, which assisted in the better understanding of their metabolism in humans. Born on the 1 April 1921, he authored a book, Biochemistry of Vitamin A, which details the physiological, biochemical and nutritional characteristics of the organic compound. The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, the apex agency of the Government of India for scientific research, awarded him the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology, one of the highest Indian science awards, in 1963, for his contributions to biological sciences. He died on 12 December 2007.

Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology

Prof Jagannath Ganguly was awarded the prestigious Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology for the year 1963. The award Citation reads: Dr Ganguly is internationally known for his work on the metabolism of vitamin A, biosynthesis of fatty acids and intestinal absorption of lipids. Details: http://ssbprize.gov.in/Content/Detail.aspx?AID=457

Indian National Science Academy

Deceased Fellow http://insaindia.res.in/detail/N68-0252

Biographical Memoirs https://insaindia.res.in/BM/BM33_0812.pdf