Personal Information

Full Name: Kamal Jayasing Ranadive

Nickname: Not Publicly Available

Country/State: India

Date of Birth: 1917-11-08

Languages Known: English, Marathi

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Food Habit: Not publicly

Religion: Not public

Hobbies: Scientific research, mentoring young scientists, academic writing

Education

School: Not publicly disclosed

College: Fergusson College, Pune University of Mumbai

Degrees Obtained: Bachelor’s degree in Biology Doctorate in Cytology

Physical Stats

Height: 175 cm

Weight: 70 kg

Family Information

Parents: Not publicly disclosed

Siblings: Not publicly disclosed

Marital Status: married

Wife: Jayasing Ranadive

Children: 0

Career

Current Position: Biomedical Researcher (late) Cancer Research Scientist

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Net Worth: Not publicly disclosed

Awards & Achievements: Founder of the Indian Women Scientists’ Association (IWSA) Padma Bhushan (1982) for contribution to medical science Instrumental in establishing advanced cancer research infrastructure in India Pioneered research on breast cancer, cervical cancer, and leprosy

Biography Details

Kamal Jayasing Ranadive was one of India’s earliest and most influential biomedical researchers, particularly in the field of cancer biology. Born in 1917, she pursued higher education in biology and later earned a doctorate in cytology, at a time when women in scientific research were extremely rare in India. She played a crucial role at the Indian Cancer Research Centre in Mumbai, where her work focused on cancers affecting women, including breast and cervical cancer, as well as leprosy-related immunology. Beyond her scientific contributions, Kamal Ranadive was deeply committed to building scientific capacity in India. She founded the Indian Women Scientists’ Association to support and mentor women pursuing careers in science. Her leadership helped shape India’s early cancer research ecosystem, blending rigorous laboratory science with institutional development. Her legacy continues through the research institutions she helped build and the generations of women scientists she inspired.

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