Searle Scholars Programme Award given to SRM alumnus - The HinduPublished - May 03, 2026 12:27 am IST - ChennaiNeeraj Lal, a principal investigator at Monell Chemical Senses Center and the Department of Neuroscience, University of Pennsylvania, and an alumnus of Genetic Engineering at the SRM Institute of Science and Technology, has been selected for the Searle Scholars Programme 2026.A press release from the SRMIST said Dr. Lals’ research studied the mechanisms underlying extreme physiological adaptations in hibernating Arctic ground squirrels, seeking to unlock critical biological insights that could help find innovative treatments for metabolic and cardiovascular diseases.Published - May 03, 2026 12:27 am ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }