Behind the Curtain of Nobel Denial | Meet the Indian Genius Whose Cure for a Deadly Disease Almost Rewrote History in 1929
Unraveling India's Pioneering Mind and Almost Nobel Laureate in Medicine in 1929 | The Genius Denied the Nobel Prize | Despite a Life-Saving Medical Breakthrough Unraveling India's Pioneering Mind and Almost Nobel Laureate in Medicine in 1929 | The Genius Denied the Nobel Prize | Despite a Life-Saving Medical Breakthrough Introduction : In the annals of medical history, few stories shine as brightly as that of Dr. Upendranath Brahmachari. Born on December 19, 1873, in West Bengal, India, this brilliant scientist and medical practitioner made groundbreaking strides in the field of medicine, particularly in the discovery of a cure for Kala-azar, a deadly parasitic disease. Early Life and Education : Upendranath's journey began at Jamalpur’s Eastern Railways Boys’ High School, followed by a BA in Mathematics from Hooghly College in 1893. He pursued higher education at Presidency College, Calcutta, obtaining a Masters in Chemistry. His academic pursuits continued with degre