Dr. Rajeswari Somasundaram, Assistant Professor – Research, Department of Microbiology, PSG College of Arts and Science, has won the Excellence Award at the 2026 Hands-On Training for Antibody Manufacturing conducted in South Korea.
She secured the top recognition among 21 scientists representing 15 countries and was the only participant from India.
The four-week programme was held from October 12 to November 6 at KBIOHealth, Osong Medical Innovation Foundation, under the Global Training Hub for Biomanufacturing (GTH-B), supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of Health and Welfare, Republic of Korea. Participants were selected through a WHO-led process, with Dr. Rajeswari chosen for her industrial experience and technical expertise.
The training focused on strengthening global biomanufacturing capabilities and preparing skilled professionals to address future pandemics and public health emergencies. The Excellence Award was presented at the completion ceremony on November 6.
Dr. Rajeswari plans to apply the knowledge gained through the programme to research in vaccine technology, antibody biomanufacturing and translational research. She also aims to establish international collaborations and strengthen the institution’s capabilities in biopharmaceutical research and manufacturing.
Her achievement highlights the contribution of Indian scientists to global biotechnology and marks a significant milestone for PSG Institutions in advancing vaccine innovation, biopharmaceutical manufacturing and pandemic preparedness.
