ABOUT OF KAMALA SOHONIE

Kamala Sohonie was the first woman of Indian origin to receive a doctorate in the field of science. She was born on January 14th, 1912, and was raised in Bombay (now Mumbai).

She completed her education in the field of biochemistry and received her Ph.D. from the University of Bombay (now, Mumbai University) in 1937. Her research work focused on the isolation and purification of insulin from the pancreas of cattle.

After completing her studies, she worked at the Royal Cancer Hospital in London for a brief period. Later, she returned to India and joined the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. She also worked at the Research Institute in Pune and Bhabha Atomic Research Centre in Mumbai.

Kamala Sohonie faced several challenges throughout her career due to the gender biases prevalent at that time. However, she continued to work hard and contribute to the field of science.

In her later years, Kamala Sohonie shifted her focus to the study of traditional Indian medicine, also known as Ayurveda. She translated several texts on Ayurveda and published research papers in the field.

Kamala Sohonie's contributions to the field of science and her determination to pursue a career in science despite obstacles make her an inspiration to many women in India. Writing a blog about her life and achievements can help to educate and inspire people about this remarkable woman.