ABLE, the Association of Biotechnology Led Enterprises, the premier trade body representing the Indian Biotech industry, today announced the election of Dr. Vijay Chandru, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Strand Life Sciences as the President of ABLE for the period 2009-12. Dr. Chandru, a founder of ABLE, had earlier served as Secretary (2003-2006) and as a member of the Executive Council (2006-2009).
The outgoing President Dr. M. Vidyasagar continues as a Member of the Executive Council of ABLE and will spearhead the activities of ABLE in the United States.
Speaking on his appointment, Dr. Chandru said “I am honoured to take on the role of the President of ABLE. Indian biotechnology will play an increasingly important role on the global stage in years to come and ABLE is the collective face of this industry.”
About ABLE
ABLE – Association of Biotechnology Led Enterprises established in April 2003, is a national forum that represents the Indian Biotechnology Sector. The primary objective of ABLE is to accelerate the pace of growth of the Biotechnology Industry in India, through encouraging entrepreneurship and greater investment in the sector, providing a platform for domestic and overseas companies to explore collaborations and ventures, partnering with the Government of India in their Biotechnology endeavours and forging stronger links between academia and industry.
The outgoing President Dr. M. Vidyasagar continues as a Member of the Executive Council of ABLE and will spearhead the activities of ABLE in the United States.
Speaking on his appointment, Dr. Chandru said “I am honoured to take on the role of the President of ABLE. Indian biotechnology will play an increasingly important role on the global stage in years to come and ABLE is the collective face of this industry.”
About ABLE
ABLE – Association of Biotechnology Led Enterprises established in April 2003, is a national forum that represents the Indian Biotechnology Sector. The primary objective of ABLE is to accelerate the pace of growth of the Biotechnology Industry in India, through encouraging entrepreneurship and greater investment in the sector, providing a platform for domestic and overseas companies to explore collaborations and ventures, partnering with the Government of India in their Biotechnology endeavours and forging stronger links between academia and industry.
