Prem Nath Wahi

Prem Nath Wahi (1908–1991) was an Indian pathologist, writer, medical academic and the director general of the Indian Council of Medical Research. He was a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of London, a founder fellow of the National Academy of Medical Sciences and a recipient of Dr. B. C. Roy Award and the Padma Bhushan.

Biography Born on 10 April 1908 at Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh, Wahi did his schooling at the local schools and secured his graduate degree in medicine from King George Medical College in 1932. and has mentored several research scholars in their doctoral studies. The Government of India awarded him the third highest civilian honour of the Padma Bhushan, in 1970, for his contributions to medicine. The Indian Academy of Cytologists conducts an annual oration under the name, Dr P. N. Wahi Academy Oration.