Rajesh Gokhale appointed Secretary, Department of Biotechnology
The Hindu
Dr Gokhale, an immunologist and known for throwing new light on aspects of tuberculosis, was former Director at the CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology
The Centre has appointed Rajesh Gokhale, 54, as Secretary, Department of Biotechnology, according to a note from the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on Tuesday. Mr. Gokhale takes over from Renu Swarup, who is set to retire on 31st of this month.
Dr Gokhale, an immunologist and known for throwing new light on aspects of tuberculosis, was former Director at the CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB). He is now Professor, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune and until recently was a senior scientist at the National Institute of Immunology, Delhi.
“It is a big responsibility and I look forward to doing my best,” Mr. Gokhale told The Hindu.