Dr. Kamal Ranadive: Google Doodle honours Indian cell biologist on her 104th birthday

On 104th birth anniversary of Indian cell biologist Dr. Kamal Ranadive, Google paid hom to her with a meticulously-crafted doodle.  special doodle was dedicated to Dr. Ranadive for her ground-breaking contribution in field of biology and society as a whole. Today's Google Doodle was illustrated by India-based guest artist Ibrahim Rayintakath, tech-giant said in a statement.

Google Doodle showed an animated illustration of Dr. Ranadive. She can be seen seeing cells using microscope. doodle is a cumulative representation of her career.

Dr. Ranadive inspires women scientists today

Born on 8 vember, 1917, Kamal Samarath, better kwn as Kamal Ranadive is hailed for her pioneering cancer research and devotion to creating a more equitable society through science and education. As per Google, Dr. Ranadive's far encourd her to pursue a medical education, this inspired her to excel academically. She found her calling in biology. In 1949, cell biologist received a doctorate in cytology, study of cells, while working as a researcher in Indian Cancer Research Center (ICRC). She also received a fellowship at John Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. She n returned to Mumbai and established country's first tissue culture laboratory.

Dr. Ranadive, who is assumed to be mantle of ICRC, was also responsible for establishing new research units in Carcigenesis, cell biology and immulogy. She was first researcher in India to propose a link between breast cancer and heredity and to identify links among cancers and certain viruses. She also excelled in animal modeling of cancer development. Her trailblazing work also included her remarkable discoveries like development of leprosy vaccine. In 1974, Dr. Ranadive along with 11 or colleagues founded Indian Women's Scientists' Association (IWSA) to support women working in scientific fields. 

"Ranadive fervently encourd students and Indian scholars abroad to return to India and put ir kwledge to work for ir communities. After retiring in 1989, Dr. Ranadive worked in rural communities in Maharashtra, training women as healthcare workers and providing health and nutrition education. IWSA w has 11 chapters in India and provides scholarships and childcare options for women in science. Dr. Ranadive's dedication to health justice and education remains influential to her students who work as scientists today," Google said in a blog post.

(Im: @Google)