Dr. Gagandeep Kang: First Indian Woman Fellow of Royal Society
The question asks to identify the first Indian woman elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS) in April 2019. This is a significant achievement in the scientific community.
Key Achievement
In April 2019, Dr. Gagandeep Kang was elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS). This prestigious honour recognizes her significant contributions to medical research, particularly in the field of infectious diseases and gastroenterology.
Analysis of Options
- Dr. Indira Hinduja: A notable infertility specialist, but not the first Indian woman FRS in 2019.
- Dr. Gagandeep Kang: A prominent virologist and medical researcher, recognized for her work. She became the first Indian woman elected FRS in April 2019.
- Kiran Mazumdar Shaw: A successful businesswoman in the biopharmaceutical industry, but not the recipient of this specific honour in 2019.
- Tessy Thomas: Known as the "Missile Woman of India" for her work in missile development, not FRS in 2019.
Conclusion
Dr. Gagandeep Kang holds the distinction of being the first Indian woman elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society in April 2019.
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