India, May 2 -- HT Syndication

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 2: The SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRM IST) is proud to announce that its distinguished alumnus of Genetic Engineering, Dr. Neeraj Lal, has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious Searle Scholars Program award for 2026. This highly competitive recognition places him among an elite group of early-career scientists worldwide identified for their exceptional potential to drive transformative advances in science.

Dr. Lal, currently a principal investigator at Monell Chemical Senses Center and the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Pennsylvania, has been honored for his pioneering research on the mechanisms underlying extreme physiological adap...