Rotavirus 116E
M. K. Bhan identifies the naturally attenuated 116E rotavirus strain in newborn infants and recognizes its potential for vaccine development.
Role range: 1985-1986
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Maharaj Kishan Bhan Biography and Timeline
Follow Maharaj Kishan Bhan through 3 dated historical records for India.
Maharaj Kishan Bhan, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1985–2018Years on this page
1985
2014
ROTAVAC Development
Research originating from M. K. Bhan's 116E rotavirus discovery culminates in licensing of the indigenous ROTAVAC vaccine in India.
2018
ROTAVAC WHO Prequalification
The ROTAVAC vaccine derived from the 116E strain discovered by M. K. Bhan receives World Health Organization prequalification.
Records, sources and methodology
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