Dr Krishna Ella, a distinguished scientist, co-founder and Executive Chairman of Bharat Biotech International, has been recognised with the prestigious India Fellowship of the Indian National Science Academy (INSA) for the year 2025, for his contributions to new knowledge, discoveries, development of new vaccine technologies, noteworthy improvement in existing technologies.

Dr Ella joins a list of distinguished scientists, industry leaders and luminaries from varied fields. This year a total of 61 fellowships were awarded, and for the first time ever, the fellowships were awarded to Industry leaders. Elected INSA fellows may attend and vote at INSA general meetings and can propose other individuals for fellowships or INSA awards.

Dr Ella’s fellowship recognition came for his pathbreaking vaccine development contributions. Close to 3 decades, Bharat Biotech has been in the forefront of vaccine discovery, manufacturing and distribution having delivered more than 9 billion doses of vaccines to over 125 countries. Today, it boasts of 18 vaccines in its portfolio.