Ranbir Chander Sobti
Professor Sobti is an Education Consultant Governor of Bihar and Senior Scientist at the Indian National Science Academy, in addition to Former Vice Chancellor at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, and Panjab University, Chandigarh, India.
Beginning his career as a Cytogeneticist, Professor Sobti moved on to explore the role of gene polymorphisms and their expression in the genesis of various cancers, COPD, AIDS and metabolic syndrome. He has identified disease susceptible / protective novel genotypes and determined the crucial role of SACS-1 and STAT genes in the genesis of cervical and prostate cancers. He has contributed to 270 research publications, 35 books and 23 sponsored research projects. He has received prestigious awards and medals, including the honor of “Padma Shri” from the Government of India for his contribution to higher education. Additionally he was honored with ‘Bharat Gaurav’, Lifetime Achievement Award at the House of Commons, British Parliament, London, UK.
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Scientist and Professor Emeritus, Department of Biotechnology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India