From correspondents in Uttar Pradesh, India, 11:56 PM IST

Aseem Mishra, a scientist working with the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), New Delhi, has bagged the prestigious young scientist award instituted by the Lucknow-based Central Drug Research Institute.

'For his work on the use of nanotechnology in drug delivery, Mishra bagged the Dr. C.R. Krishnamurthy award,' J.K. Saxena, head, biochemistry division of CDRI, told IANS Monday.

Mishra's work will immensely help the medical fraternity. His nanotechnology applications will help enhance the efficacy and action of drugs, according to scientists.

(Staff Writer, © IANS)