Gagandeep Kang is a leading Indian virologist and professor known for her pioneering work in public health and vaccine development. She is the first Indian woman to be elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society (UK). Kang has played a critical role in research on enteric diseases and vaccines, particularly for rotavirus, which causes severe diarrhoea in children. She is a professor at the Christian Medical College, Vellore, and has been instrumental in building India's research capacity in clinical and public health. Her contributions to science and public health have made her a prominent figure in global health research.