Founder Co-ordinator Brain Research Centre, Banaras Hindu University
Spouse
Sarat Kanungo
Awards
Padma Shri
Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar award
Madhu Sudan Kanungo (1 April 1927 – 26 July 2011) was an Indian scientist in the field of gerontology and neuroscience as well as a teacher of molecular biology and biochemistry. He is known for his theories on how gene expression changes with age and the role of this phenomenon in ageing, which is a widely accepted as "Gene expression theory of Aging". In recognition of his contributions, he was awarded India's fourth highest civilian award, Padma Shri in 2005.[1] He held the post of BHU Emeritus professor in zoology at the Banaras Hindu University and was also the Chancellor, Nagaland University till his death.[2][3]
^"Padma Awards Directory (1954–2009)" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 May 2013.
^PROSPECTUS FOR ACADEMIC SESSION, 2010–2011(PDF). NAGALAND UNIVERSITY. 2010. p. 5.
^"Noted scholar M S Kanungo passes away". The Times of India. 27 July 2011. Archived from the original on 16 September 2012. Retrieved 27 July 2011.
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