He made these points after inaugurating the 23rd National Conference--VIROCON, organised by IVS, New Delhi.
G Bakthavathsalam, Chairman of city based K G Hospital, said microbiology and virology have great scope in future in medicine.
He highlighted the importance of natural plant products in control of virus diseases of human beings and suggested the ways to lead a healthy life by controlling cholestrol, blood glucose level and blood pressure.
R Jeyarajan,Dr P.Narayanasamy and Dr Sabitha Doraisamy of TNAU were felicitated by IVS for 'outstanding contributions' to virology research.
Prof. Dr Narayan Rishi, Director, Amity Institute of Virology and Immunology, was presented Prof K S Bhargava Award.
Prof. Dr. M.P.Yadav, Secretary, NAAS, Delhi Prof. Dr.A.K. Prasad, President, IVS, Delhi Prof. Dr. Anupam Varma, Adjunct Professor, IARI, Delhi, were conferred with Life Time Achievement Award.