Noted scientist Sanjeev Galande has been selected for  the prestigious G.D. Birla award for 2014 for his pioneering research in the field of epigenetics and molecular biology. Galande is a professor at at the Indian Institute of Education and research (I.I.S.E.R.) in Pune and is widely respected for his works in genomics and related areas. He is the 24th recipient of the award.