Prof. Vibha Tandon is a distinguished Indian scientist and academician recognised for her contributions to chemistry and molecular medicine. With an illustrious career spanning research, academia, and leadership, she took charge as the Director of CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (CSIR-IICB) in 2023 to further advance the scientific innovations in India. Her academic career took off in 2009 at Delhi University, where she became a full professor in 2013. In 2014, she joined Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) as Chair of the Special Centre for Molecular Medicine, making significant contributions to biomedical research. Her groundbreaking research in molecular medicine has earned her national recognition, including her election as a member of the National Academy of Sciences, India in 2023. With a steadfast commitment to scientific excellence and innovation, Prof. Vibha continues to lead research in chemistry, drug discovery, and molecular medicine, shaping the future of biomedical science in India.
“Let us dedicate ourselves to create an unmatched ecosystem for nurturing creativity and innovation where “the mind will be without fear and head will be held high”. As Swami Vivekananda said “arise, awake and stop not till the goal is reached”, the goal for making a “Self-Reliant India.”
-Prof. Vibha Tandon, Director, Indian Institute of Chemical Biology
