Dr Kanans Visvanats FRSC

Dr Kanans Visvanats FRSC / Dr. Kanans

Recipient of the Albert Schweitzer Award in Medicine by The Albert Schweitzer Foundation

Growing up in India as a son of a successful pharmaceutical manufacturer, Dr. Kanans was destined to make his mark beyond his country to become a global manufacturer. After obtaining a degree in Chemical Engineering, Dr. Kanans began to redefine the industry’s manufacturing processes for generic and patented drugs to reduce manufacturing costs and delivery systems. His first breakthrough was lowering the manufacturing cost for the treatment of Malaria. Because of his patented manufacturing, he is responsible for the low-cost distribution of millions of doses throughout third world countries and other critical Malaria hot spots.

Dr Kanans’ most recent breakthrough is his research and cost effective patented manufacturing of anti-cancer drugs. Currently the drugs are being received as one of the most cost effective ways to prevent cancer and has been approved for distribution in Malaysia with pending approval in other asian countries. Dr. Kanans holds 15 pharmaceutical manufacturing patents and distributes 85 products to over 80 countries outside of the US market.

Dr Kanans Visvanats FRSC is a recognized leader in the international circles of pharmaceutical manufacturing and the recipient of Nine Prestigious International Awards and is an esteemed member of the Royal Society of Chemistry. Dr Kanans has made a deep & significant impact in the society & business for his contributions as an Academic Researcher, Economist & Entrepreneur. He is a sought after speaker and the recipient of numerous international & widely recognized awards & accolades such as:

  • The Albert Schweitzer Award in Medicine by The Albert Schweitzer Foundation in 2017
  • The Malcolm and Elizebeth Adiseshiah Award for Distinguished Studies by The Malcolm and Elizebeth Adisehiah Trust in 2020
  • The Professional Excellence Award in Healthcare by the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam University in 2018
  • The Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2011 from Dr Farooq Abdullah Union Minister at APEA -Enterprise Asia Awards.
  • Global Icon Award at Royal Palace, Bali, Indonesia 2023
  • Honoured With the High Flyers 50 Global Icon Awards 2023 for advanced chemical research.
  • World’s Best Emerging Leader 2023 In London.

Furthermore, Dr Kanans holds the prestigious title of a Garwood Fellow at UC Berkeley and is a distinguished Member of Council at the Institute of Economics of the Latvian Academy of Sciences. He has completed his Bachelors in Chemical Engineering and his Masters and Doctorate of Philosophy in Business Management.