CSIR-CCMB Chief Scientist Govindhaswamy Umapathy elected as Fellow of Indian National Science Academy
Dr. Govindhaswamy Umapathy, a Chief Scientist at CSIR-CCMB, has been elected as a Fellow of the Indian National Science Academy. He is recognized for his pioneering work in non-invasive hormone monitoring and wildlife conservation physiology.
Why it matters
This recognition underscores the importance of scientific research in wildlife management and the preservation of endangered species in India.
CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) Chief Scientist has been elected as a Fellow of the Indian National Science Academy (FNA), New Delhi. A pioneer in conservation physiology in India, Dr. Umapathy developed non-invasive hormone-monitoring techniques that have been validated across 30 species, ranging from frogs and red pandas to tigers and elephants. His research has significantly advanced the understanding of wildlife health and conservation.
His landmark studies demonstrated how anthropogenic disturbances can trigger glucocorticoid-mediated physiological stress in endangered animal populations, influencing their survival and reproductive success. The findings have helped reshape wildlife management strategies and firmly established wildlife endocrinology as a key component of conservation science in India.
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