S.P. Thyagarajan

S.P.Thyagarajan D.Sc (Microbiology), Ph.D, M.D,is Professor of Eminence and Dean (Research) at Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai, and a former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Madras. He has established and oversees the Central Research facilities at Sri Ramachandra University, including the conduct, administration and funding of national and international research projects. His teaching experience spans 46 years across medical colleges in Tamilnadu, at the University of Madras, and at the Sri Ramachandra University. He has conducted numerous national and international research projects and authored 16 books and over 340 research papers focusing on infectious diseases, and drug development from natural biological products. He is the inventor of the patented drug VIROHEP, used to treat Hepatitis B infection derived from the plant, Phyllanthusamarus [Kizhanelli in Tamil]. His awards and distinctions include fellowships of the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. He is a member of several expert committees of the World Health Organisation and of the Ministry of Health, Government of India, including government bodies such as the Indian Council for Medical Research [ICMR] and the University Grants Commission [UGC].