Sir Venkatraman Ramakrishnan

Sir Venkatraman Ramakrishnan is an acclaimed structural biologist known for his work on the structure and function of ribosomes, the molecular machines that build proteins in cells. His research uses advanced techniques like X-ray crystallography to visualize these complex structures at the atomic level, revealing how they operate. In 2009, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his discoveries, which have significantly advanced our understanding of biology and opened new avenues for drug development and disease treatment. Ramakrishnan's work exemplifies the intersection of biology and physics, illustrating how molecular structures underpin life’s processes.