Streamlining Regulatory Processes for Research Use Only Products: A Call for Clarity and Efficiency

In recent years, the landscape of life science research in Sri Lanka has encountered significant challenges due to regulatory hurdles imposed on the importation and distribution of Research Use Only …

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Sri Lanka Institute of Biotechnology (SLIBTEC) Joins Forces with International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) through New MOU

In a significant stride towards fostering collaborative advancements in the realm of biotechnology, the International Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) and the Sri Lanka Institute of Biotechnology (SLIBTEC) formalized their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on August 10, 2023.

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CKDu

Study Shows Higher Rates of Renal Injuries among Children in CKDu Endemic Areas

Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology/Uncertain Cause (CKDU) is a type of chronic kidney disease that primarily affects impoverished agricultural communities in dry zone of Sri Lanka where a substantial number of people develop an inexplicable, fatal form of kidney disease.

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Impose Immediate Mobility Restrictions and Save 18000 Sri Lankan Lives: WHO Expert Group Urges

Releasing a special report on 11th August 2021 Independent Expert Group appointed by the World Health Organization urged the Sri Lankan authorities to impose immediate travel restrictions to control the current outbreak and save at least 18000 lives from this deadly pandemic.

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Sri Lanka to Face the Worst of COVID-19 in Coming Weeks – Prof. Malik Peiris

In a special ceremony held in Colombo on 30th July 2021, National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka launched a book titled “COVID-19, Impact Mitigation, Opportunities and Building Resilience”. The book discusses different perspectives of global relevance based on research, experiences and successes in combating COVID-19 here in Sri Lanka, and contain opinions of experts from different fields that are directly related to the ongoing pandemic. In this event, Prof. Malik Peiris, the world-renowned virologist from University of Hong Kong delivered a special presentation titled “Reflections on a post-pandemic future”.

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Alpha and Beta Corona-virus Subgroups(NOT Covid Virus Variants) found in another two bat species in Sri Lanka

In a recent research carried out by group of researchers from University of Colombo and Robert Koch Institute in Germany it was revealed that two cave-dwelling Sri Lankan bat species …

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