Dr. Anji Reddy Memorial Lecture reinforces for future healthcare

Hyderabad, India; 

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited (‘Dr. Reddy’s’) today hosted the fourth edition of the Dr. Anji Reddy Memorial Lecture, an annual lecture series instituted to honour the memory of the scientist, entrepreneur and philanthropist, Dr. K. Anji Reddy, on the 13th anniversary of his passing.  With 'Science, Society and Sustainability' at its core, the lecture series was initiated by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited and Dr. Reddy's Institute of Life Sciences in 2023 to represent these key pillars of his life and legacy.

This year, the Dr. Anji Reddy Memorial Lecture was delivered by Prof. Guido Kroemer, a world- renowned cell biologist and researcher, primarily known for his ground-breaking work in programmed cell death (apoptosis), autophagy and cancer immunology. He is currently a faculty of Medicine of the Université Paris Cité. Delivering the memorial lecture on the topic 

Dr. Guru N. Reddy, Founder and Chairman of Continental Hospitals, paid a heartfelt tribute to the visionary behind Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, remembering him as a man shaped by purpose, bold, passionate, and deeply committed to sustainable science. He recalled that Dr. Anji Reddy's defining mission was to invent and deliver for India, ensuring that world-class medicines were not a privilege but a promise. In his opening remarks, G.V. Prasad, Co-Chairman & Managing Director, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories said, “This lecture series was instituted in 2023 to celebrate the life, legacy and passion for science of Dr. Anji Reddy.

Central to his vision was the belief that deep science must drive the development of affordable and accessible medicines for everyone. Delivering the closing remarks, Satish Reddy, Chairman, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, highlighted the significance of bringing together scientists, researchers and thought leaders to advance discussions on critical areas of healthcare and innovation.