20th May, 2010: The pioneer in snake & Scorpio venom vaccine researcher, Dr. Himmatrao Bawaskar will be the guest on Great Bhet this week. He will speak on one of its kind vaccine research of snake & Scorpio venom, with Nikhil Wagle, Editor, IBN-Lokmat in an exclusive Great Bhet on Saturday, 22nd May 2010 at 9:30 pm.

Son of poor farmer in Jalna district in Maharashtra, Dr.Bawaskar started his career in appalling circumstances. Coming from a poor and illiterate family background, Dr. Bawaskar has risen to become the first Indian vaccine researcher in snake and Scorpio venom. The much acclaimed doctor will share his life journey on Great Bhet.

Dr.Bawaskar will share his experience on the commendable research work done by him. The episode will also witness the intense moments of Dr. Bawaskar getting nostalgic about the milestone in his career path. An emotional Bawaskar will also talk about motivational strength he derived from his family members.

Being the first successful vaccine researcher in the country, Dr. Bawaskar has published his biography titled ´Barristercha Kartta‘. His research articles are also published and recognized in ´LANCET‘ a top Medical Magazine in the world. The Bawaskar Hospital and Research Center, in Mahad, Raigad District is also run under his expertise.

To know more on the innovative vaccine research of Snake & Scorpio venom, tune into GREAT BHET on IBN-Lokmat on Saturday, 22nd May 2010, at 9:30pm.

You can also watch this “Great Bhet” episode on Sunday i.e. 23rd May 2010 @ 12:00 pm & 5:00 pm.

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