University of Hyderabad doctoral researcher Srinivas Duvvada has won the Dr. Yellapragada Subbarow FABA Award 2025 for his pioneering work on next-generation vaccine strategies using extracellular vesicles. His research focuses on engineered probiotic-derived vesicles for needle-free, oral immunisation.
As the CEO of Karyon Bio, Thirunagari introduced the company’s ground breaking Digital Liver initiative, an AI-powered approach to tackling Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH)
Dr. Swaminathan, a distinguished pediatrician and clinical scientist, has played a key role in the global health community throughout her career. She has held several influential positions, including serving as the Chief Scientist at the World Health Organization (WHO), where she played a crucial role during the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, she is the Principal Adviser for the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme at India's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
The FABA Innovation Summit will be held on August 18 at the University of Hyderabad, focusing on the critical need for stronger ties between academia and industry to drive innovation and growth in the biotechnology sector.
