About the IVS: Indian Virological Society (IVS) was established in December 1984. The objective of the Society is to promote research and development in the field of virology . IVS is a unique scientific body that provides platform for those associated with the characterization and management of viruses affecting Animal, Human, Fish, Insect, Plant and any other living being. Besides, IVS organizes National and International Conference, Training, Seminar , Workshop, Invited lecture series, Industry-meet, etc. The society recognizes outstanding contribution of individual in the field of virology and confers “Prof. K.S.Bhargava Oration Award” and “Fellow of IVS” every year. IVS is also the member of International Union of Microbiological Society (IUMS). In the last 31 years of its existence, IVS has organized 3 international and 23 national conferences on different relevant themes. At present we have nearly 500 members including life members and annual members. IVS also publishes an international reputed journal” Virus Disease” with collaboration with Springer . It has received worldwide acceptance and becoming popular all over the world. The journal has broad base covering both basic and applied research on viral disease problems all over the world. Besides IVS also publish 'Virus News'.
About Sivaram Foundation: V Sivaram Research Foundation, Bangalore was established 2013 under Indian Trust Act to promote research and development in the field of ecology, Environmental biology, biodiversity conservation and natural resource development. Also, to organize International seminars and conferences in order to provide a platform for the scientists, academicians and policy makers to share and disseminate latest findings in the field of biological sciences. The Foundation has organized five conferences in Thailand, Malaysia during 2013-2015 and will also be organizing conferences in Latvia, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia in 2016. The Foundation has research collaboration with Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sarawak, Malaysia and engaged in research and development in the fields of Medicinal plants , Biodiversity conservation, pollination, beekeeping etc.
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