Polymorphism Journal condoles the loss of Dr. MK Bhan

Dr. MK Bhan's loss

Abstract

Rajender Singh-

I had an opportunity to listen and talk to Dr. Bhan at the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), sometime in the year 2006. Dr. Lalji Singh, the then director of CCMB had invited him for a lecture at the institute. I still remember that great talk, which was followed by an open approval of a chunky grant for the central facilities at the institute. He projected his views about taking the Department of Biotechnology to further heights. With his great vision, Dr. Bhan contributed immensely to the scientific developments in the country, not only by directly contributing to scientific research, but also by planning the scientific course for the decades to come.

Sir, you will be missed and remembered in the scientific community forever. Rest in peace!

Deepak Modi-

Dr Maharaj Kishan Bhan is credited with many innovations that transformed the health sciences in the country. Beyond an innovator, he has been a mentor and a role model for many, including me. While my interactions with him have been brief and often in formal meetings, including my IYBA award in 2008, those few hours of interactions were sufficient to inspire me. His thought process and vision for medical technology were larger than life; these have been a constant source of motivation. His persona would make me listen to his wise words with awe and these words of wisdom and the push to achieve the best has brought me to where I am today.

A visionary in true sense, he leaves behind a legacy unmatched in the domain of health and biotechnology in the country.

I pay my tribute to Dr Bhan. Sir, you will be truly missed.