London: Venkatraman Ramakrishnan, India-born US citizen whose pioneering work in molecular biology won him the 2009 Nobel Prize in chemistry, has been honoured with a knighthood by the royal establishment here in a rare recognition of achievements by foreigners based in Britain. 58-year-old Ramakrishnan, known to most as Venky, is based at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge. He has |
| Venkatraman Ramakrishnan has been conferred knighthood 'for services to molecular biology'. (AP) |
been conferred knighthood "for services to molecular biology" in the New Year Honours List 2012, according to an official announcement here. After the list was released early today, Ramakrishnan said that honouring him with a knighthood reflects the contribution made by immigrants to British society. In a statement, he said: "In the current debate about immigration, it is worth noting that this award is yet another example of the numerous contributions that immigrants make to British society."Indian-origin scientist Ramakrishnan honoured with knighthood - Indian Express
