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Congratulations to Professor Russell Foster, Head of the Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Director of the Sir Jules Thorn Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute, on his election as a Foreign Fellow of the lndian National Science Academy.

The Fellowship, which will be effective from 1 January 2025, was offered to Professor Foster for 'his significant work that has redefined the understanding of how the eye detects light'. Vice President of the Academy, Professor Narinder K Mehra, says 'we look forward to having your active interactions with our scientists bringing a closer relationship of the scientific communities of both countries'

The Indian National Science Academy was established in January 1935 with the object of promoting science in India and harnessing scientific knowledge for the cause of humanity and national welfare. At present the Academy has a total number of 1021 Fellows and 99 Foreign Fellows.

Find out more about the lndian National Science Academy: http://www.insaindia.res.in