Utpal Bhadra a retired scientist, worked in the

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(CCMB) in

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, India. Bhadra is known for his work on

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, and is a

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and a

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in the United Kingdom. Bhadra, along with his wife, Manika Pal Bhadra, and Jim Birchler of the

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, proved in 1997 that

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occurs in animal systems. His work published in the journal ''Science'' was in the top ten ranking for papers for three consecutive years.

Education and research career

Early life and education

Bhadra was born and raised in a small village in the periphery of Sunderbans, West Bengal, India. His father Late Kalipada Bhadra was an Assistant Head Master of the village school. Bhadra completed his primary education from the village High School in Hingalganj. Due to absence of a scope for further education in his village, he completed his schooling until class twelve from his sister's place in Asansol. He pursued his bachelor's degree from the Presidency College in Zoology, Chemistry and Botany which he completed in 1980.

Education and research career

Early life and education

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