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1st Annual International Conference on Veterinary & Animal Sciences
2015-12-15 - 2015-12-16 | Hotel Galadhari, Colombo, Sri Lanka
1st Annual International Conference on Veterinary & Animal Sciences will be held during 15 – 16 December 2015 in Colombo, Sri Lanka under the theme of “Livestock for Sustainable Livelihood Improvement”
Sustainable development emphasizes a holistic, equitable and far-sighted approach to decision-making at all levels. It emphasizes not just strong economic performance but intra-generational and inter-generational equity. Most of the rural and sub-rural community of the globe depends majorly on livestock for their livelihoods as it provides fuel, food, manure and income. Apart from extensive work carried out on various aspects of livestock promotion, ‘livestock as a means of livelihood’ is still a neglected area. Directional approach of the governments, researchers and all stake-holders towards enhancement of livestock production systems is the only pathway towards sustainable agriculture and livestock.
Dates of Importance

Abstract submission deadline:
15 October 2015

Abstract acceptance notification:
Within two weeks

Early Bird Registration deadline:
30 September 2015

2nd Registration deadline:
30 October 2015

Conference registration final deadline for presenters:
15 November 2015

PP Presentation due on or before
30 November 2015

ICVAS 2015
15-16 December 2015

Cultural Show and Networking Dinner :
15 December 2015

Post Conference tour :
17 December 2015

Full paper submission deadline
04 January 2016

3rd International Conference on Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Traditional Medicine - ICAUST -2015
2015-12-10 - 2015-12-12 | Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Colombo, 00001, Sri Lanka
03rd International Conference on Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Traditional Medicine – 2015 (03rd ICAUST 2015) and AYU – EXPO” organized by Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka in collaboration with SERENDIVUS CONFERENCE. The aim of the Conference is to provide a platform for eminent researchers, academicians, physicians, traditional medical practitioners, manufacturers & exporters of herbal products, members from the corporate sector, marketing consultants and other organizations from all over the world.

Faculty of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya - Undergraduate Research Symposium (FAuRS) 2015
2015-12-01 | University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Kandy, 45899, Sri Lanka
The Faculty of Agriculture Undergraduate Research Symposium (FAuRS – 2015)) is scheduled to be held on 1st December 2015. The FAuRS, a concerted effort to provide a common platform for the graduands from eight Departments of Study of the Faculty to present the results of their final year research projects, as an annual event in the Faculty calendar.
The objective of the FAuRS is to provide an opportunity for the graduating students of three degree programmes of the Faculty of Agriculture, namely; the BSc in Agriculture Technology and Management, BSc in Food Science and Technology, and BSc in Animal Science and Fishery to present their research findings to a public audience and share the outcomes with the stakeholders, especially the industry. This also could be a platform for them to be introduced to prospective employers and stakeholders to identify competent and budding graduates that would fit in well to the competitive world of challenges and opportunities.

International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka 2015 - ICSUSL 2015
2015-11-19 - 2015-11-20 | Kithul Kanda Resort, Meepe, Padukka, Sri Lanka
Theme – “Challanges Beyond Food Security”

Feeding ever increasing world population to satiety has become the most daunting task of the century in the aftermath of ever increasing demand for food, shrinking the extent of arable lands, decreasing potential food production from natural resources, global warming, pollution, and consequences of human interventions. Hence, food security is of prime concern in most part of the globe for centuries.
In the process of achieving food security, overwhelming evidences of food borne illnesses and hazards accumulate, raising the unanswered question “Are we consuming safe food?” Ever since these occurrences of food borne illnesses surfaced, attention of the scientific community is evenly, if not more, focused on food safety than food security. Understanding the significance of both of them in the context of “Providing safe food for everybody” the theme of the conference surfaced as “Challenges beyond food security”.
This conference is therefore focused on one of the most attended areas of the research arena both at national and international context. Researchers, practitioners, policymakers and all other interested personnel around the world are invited to share their findings, knowledge and expertise under this theme.

Thematic Areas

Food safety challenges
Food , environment and public health
Biodiversity and ecosystem services for food base
Post harvest handling and food preservation
Quality standard and food management systems
Nutrition and food security
Food production, distribution, accessibility and utilization
Agricultural systems and genetic diversity to underpin food security
Climate change and food systems
Food culture, social values and mass media
Policy direction for food security and safety
Geo-Spatial applications for food and agriculture
Value addition, innovations and sustainable food marketing

Important Dates
Abstract Submission Deadline – 30th June 2015
Announcement of Abstract Acceptance – 31st August 2015
Early Bird Registration Deadline – 31st October 2015
Conference – 19th & 20th November 2015

Annual Congress - PGIA
2015-11-19 - 2015-11-20 | Plant Genetic Resources Centre (PGRC), Gannoruwa, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
The Annual Congress is an international scientific forum organized by the PGIA every year with a multitude of objectives. It aims at promoting postgraduate research in agriculture by providing a forum for presentation, discussion and debate, disseminating research findings. The Congress stimulates interaction and relationship among postgraduate students and scientists of different universities and various institutes of the country and the region.
Key Areas

Agricultural Biology & Plant Protection
Agricultural Economics & Agribusiness Management
Agricultural Extension & Organizational management
Agricultural Mechanization & Post-harvest Technology
Agronomy, Forestry & agro forestry
Agro biotechnology
Animal production & aquaculture
Climate change & Agriculture
Conservation & Improvement of Agro-biodiversity
Computational Methods and Statistics
Energy & Waste Resources systems
Food Science & Nutrition
Geo-informatics in Agriculture
Horticulture & landscape Architecture
Soil and Water Resources & Management

Key Dates to Note

April 20, 2015 – Registration commences
July 15, 2015 – Last date to receive full papers for the Congress – 2015
October 20, 2015 – Last date for registration
November 19 – 20, 2015 – PGIA Annual Congress

1st Annual International Conference on Biodiversity - 2015, Colombo Sri Lanka
2015-11-05 - 2015-11-06 | Hotel Galadhari, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is the one of biologically divergent country in Asia. Diameter wise the country is insignificant but biodiversity perspective enormous. Subsequently it is recognized as a Biodiversity hotspot of global. Different climate and topographical conditions have given energy to this rich species diversity, because of those assets Sri Lanka is the richest biodiversity land unit in Asia.
Sri Lanka has been identified by the environment activist group Conservation International (CI) as one of 25 biodiversity hot spots in the world. The U.S based CI identified 2180 plant species which unique to Sri Lanka. These unique plant species are the main reason for selecting Sri Lanka as a one of the top 25 biodiversity hot spots around the world. Sri Lanka’s tropical rain forest ecosystem is considered as an area which is disturbed by human activity, but still exceptionally rich in animal and plant species found nowhere else.
By identifying the importance of preserving the biodiversity of the world, the international Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM) pleased to announce the 1st Annual International Conference on biodiversity in Sri Lanka. The conference will bring together leading academics, scientist, researchers and scholars in the domain of interest from around the world. The conferences will be of interest to both researchers and policy makers working on issues broadly in the area of biodiversity.

Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lankan Society for Microbiology (SSM)
2015-10-23 | Oak Ray Regency Hotel, No.09, Deveni Rajasinghe Mw, Gatambe, Kandy, Sri Lanka
The Sri Lankan Society for Microbiology (SSM) invites members to submit abstracts to be considered for presentation at the Annual Scientific Sessions to be held in October 2015.
Presentation will be either oral or in poster mode. Oral presentations will be given 10 minutes for presentation and 5 minutes for questions and answers. Abstracts of all presentations will be published in the SSM proceedings 2015.
All abstracts must be submitted on or before 10th of July 2015
At least one of the authors (presenting author) should be present on the date and time allocated for their presentation at the Annual sessions of SSM 2015.
Please send your abstracts to: ssm.srilanka@gmail.com
For abstract guidelines also send a mail to: ssm.srilanka@gmail.com
For complete instructions and Application form templates please download the file below,
Call for abstracts SSM 2015

Twentieth International Forestry and Environment Symposium 2015
2015-10-16 - 2015-10-17 | University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
Distinguished as the oldest and most renowned forestry and environment symposium in South East Asia, the International Forestry and Environment Symposium is the premier event for researchers and professionals in the field of forestry and environment, especially in the South East Asian region. Organized annually by the Department of Forestry and Environmental Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, the International Symposium each year brings together hundreds of scientists, professionals, industry representatives, and policy makers to discuss the state of forestry and environment research and learn about innovations in the field.
With participants from South East Asia and other countries around the world, the International Forestry and Environment Symposium is the perfect event to build new professional connections with top researchers in the region.

eHealth Asia 2015
2015-10-12 - 2015-10-14 | Hotel Galadhari, Colombo, Sri Lanka
The HISSL, with the success of its previous eHealth conferences in 2010 and 2014, decided to host an annual health informatics gathering with Asia in focus under the title eHealth Asia starting in October 2015. The conference is organised with the objective of providing a common platform to share knowledge in all aspects of health and medical informatics implementations and ICT innovation adoption in healthcare.
The first conference in the series will be held in Colombo from October 12 – 14, 2015 on the theme ‘ICT for Post 2015 Challenges‘. The conference brings together Sri Lankan, regional and international eHealth experts, policy makers, practitioners and business solution providers. 300 delegates are expected to attend the conference.
The conference partners will include the Asian eHealth Information Network, The Global HISP Network, and the Commonwealth Medical Association.

PGIS Research Congress 2015
2015-10-09 - 2015-10-10 | Postgraduate Institute of Science, Old Galaha Road, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
The Postgraduate Institute of Science presents the PGIS Research Congress 2015: a research conference for post-graduate students in all fields of science. The congress provides an exciting opportunity for young researchers in the forefront of scientific research in Sri Lanka to share knowledge and grow their professional network.
The Research Congress will be a held on the 09-10th of October 2015, at the premises of the Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. Aabstracts are called under the five areas of

Earth and Environmental Sciences
Information & Communication Technology (ICT), Mathematics and Statistics
Life Sciences
Physical Sciences
Science Education

Submitted abstracts will be reviewed and, if accepted, be recommended for presentation in the Oral or Poster sessions which will be held on the 10th of October 2015. For further details on the format of the abstracts please visit the ‘format and guidelines page‘

IMPORTANT DATES

Call for abstracts:

15th February, 2015

Closing date:

15th April, 2015

Sending to reviewers:

22nd April, 2015

Evaluation of reports:

30th May, 2015

Notification of acceptance:

30th June, 2015

Submission of revised abstracts:

15th July, 2015

Registration Opens:

1st July,2015

BIOINFORMATICS WORKSHOP "Eukaryotic Pathogen Database Usage"
2015-09-08 - 2015-09-10 | Faculty of Medical Sciences(UoSJ), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
This is a distance learning, non-residential workshop conducted by Eukaryotic Pathogen Database (EuPathDB) staff and leading scientists in the world together with local instructors. The lectures will be conducted and online training will be provided by international experts using virtual presentation software.
EuPathDB (EuPathDB.org), an NIH/NIAID-supported Bioinformatics Resource Center (BRC) based in the United States of America provides the global scientific community with access to genomic-scale datasets related to key eukaryotic pathogens (Fungi, Plasmodium, Cryptosporidium, Giardia, Leishmania, etc.). In addition to genome sequences, this resource houses a variety of functional genomics data (RNA sequence, polymorphism data, proteomics, metabolic pathways etc.), allowing researchers to identify and prioritize targets for further experimental analysis in the lab.
This course is being organized and hosted by the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.

HOW TO APPLY

Prerequisites
Postgraduate students/Supervisors/Consultants/Research officers/Scientists in Biological disciplines (Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology, Medicine and Dentistry etc.) with relevant research/diagnostic interests are encouraged.
Applications
Available here
Deadline for application: 05th of August 2015
Selections will be notified to the applicants on or before the 08th of August 2015
Registration fee
Since there are limited places (20), registration is a prerequisite before the workshop by the selected participants on or before the deadline (15th of August 2015). Method of payment will be notified to the selected applicants by e-mail. Registration fees are subsidized to all categories. Since this is an intensive course, it is also important that participant be present in all days and be punctual.
Deadline for registration : Before 15th of August 2015

Astrobiology Research Conference 2015 - Peradeniya, Kandy
2015-08-21 - 2015-08-23 | University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya, Kandy, 45899, Sri Lanka
From the 2001 occurrence of Red Rain in Sri Lanka to the 2012 meteorite falls in the Polonnaruwa district some areas of astrobiology research has naturally been focused on this island. Moreover, University of Ceylon Alumnus Vidya Jyothi Prof. Chandra Wickramasinghe being one of the pioneers of this subject, particularly in relation to panspermia, we consider an interdisciplinary conference to be a timely venture. Recent research in many diverse areas of science from microbiology, studies of comets and cometary dust in the stratosphere to the search for habitable extrasolar planets all point to the relevance of such a conference.
The University of Peradeniya recognizing the relevance and importance of this field announces the 1st International Conference on Astrobiology to be held in Kandy, Sri Lanka. This conference will provide a timely forum for scientists not only from south Asia, but from around the world who work in the interdisciplinary field of astrobiology — the study of the origin, evolution, distribution, and future of life in the universe — to convene and report on research findings and plan future endeavours.
Conference Chair

Prof. Chandra Wickramasinghe
Director of the Buckingham Centre for Astrobiology University of Buckingham, UK
Affiliated Visiting Professor, University of Peradeniya , Sri Lanka

Key Dates
30th June – Abstract Submission Deadline
10th July – Author Notification
31st July – Author registration & final paper deadline
21st August – Conference Begins

National Symposium on Agriculture - NSA 2015 - Faculty of Agriculture , Eastern University , Sri Lanka
2015-08-15 | Faculty of Agriculture, Eastern University of Sri lanka, Chenkalady, Sri Lanka
The proposed National Symposium on Agriculture will address the sustainable food security activities. This symposium is an avenue to provide scientific platform for academics, scholars, thinkers, scientists and students to disseminate information on selected interdisciplinary topics to create global impact in the field of Agriculture.
For Whom?
NSA 2015 invites scientists, academics, young researchers and relevant stakeholders at the national level.
Symposium Theme
Food Security for Future: Challenges and Opportunities
Symposium Tracks
• Agricultural Extension and Communication
• Climate change and Adaptation
• Crop Production
• Food and Nutrition
• Irrigation and Water Management
• Livestock and Aquaculture
• Environment and Natural Resources
• Plant Protection
• Postharvest Technology
• Soil and Plant Nutrition
Final Key Dates

Submission of Extended Abstract : April 30, 2015
Notification of Acceptance : May 30, 2015
Final Submission : June 20, 2015
Registration : July 20, 2015
Symposium : August 5, 2015

First International Conference on Natural Products Genomics and Drug Discovery
2015-07-22 - 2015-07-24 | Hotel Galadhari, Colombo, Sri Lanka
First International Conference on Natural Products Genomics and Drug Discovery
“Herbal Products and Nutraceuticals in the
Prevention and Treatment of Disease”
22 – 24 July 2015, Galadari Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka

The focus of this conference is to increase awareness on the many ways that natural products have impacted modern medicine and discuss their potential contribution to future drug discovery around the world.

Thematic areas of the conference are:

Natural Products
Food as Medicine in Prevention and Treatment of Diseases
Natural Products Genomics
Drug Discovery

It is said that if mother-nature gives us the disease, mother-nature also provides the cure to these diseases. By the 19th century, the source of all drugs sold in drug stores in Europe and North America was natural products. These drug stores eventually developed into larger pharmaceutical companies. According to some estimates, as much as 80% of the drugs used even today, have their roots in natural products. Examples include statins for heart, metformin for diabetes, steroids for inflammation, asprin for pain and chemotherapeutic agents such as paclitaxel, camptothecin, vinblastin, vincristine, thalidomide. In fact, of the 121 prescription drugs in use today for cancer treatment, 90 are derived from plants.
A rich assortment of medicinal plants has been the foundation of Sri Lanka’s indigenous ayurvedic system of healing. The word “Ayurveda” comes from Sanskrit meaning “knowledge about life” or knowledge which shows us how to maintain good health and how to cure illnesses. Many of the ancient kings have dedicated their services to the development of ayurveda medicine in Sri Lanka such as King Pandukabhaya (4th Century BC), King Buddhadasa (362-409 AD), King Datusena (460-478 AD) (Mahavamsa and Chulavamsa). Therefore Sri Lanka, known also for its natural beauty, becomes a leading choice as venue to host a conference focusing on natural products. The focus of this conference is not only to discuss the different ways natural products have impacted modern medicine, but also to discuss the potentially many ways they can contribute towards future drug discovery around the world.

This conference is organized by the International Society for Natural Products Genomics and Drug Discovery.

The 128th Anniversary International Medical Congress of the SLMA
2015-07-05 - 2015-07-08 | Hotel Galadhari, Colombo, Sri Lanka
The 128th Anniversary International Medical Congress of the Sri Lanka Medical Association will be held from 5th – 8th July 2015 at the Galadari Hotel, Colombo.
The vibrant academic programme would cover a multitude of timely topics with 21 symposia and 9 guest lectures with the participation of eminent local and foreign speakers from the profession. It would also encompass breakfast meetings and thought provoking lunchtime debates. Moreover, programme includes the illustrious Professor N D W Lionel Memorial Oration, Dr. S C Paul oration and the Dr. S Ramachanchran Memorial Oration. Several Pre and Post Congress workshops on important current aspects of health care such as patient safety, alternative medicine, sleep medicine, pain management and research and audit will be held linked to the main Congress.
The programme of the congress also contains several delightful events including the much-anticipated Doctor’s Concert and the SLMA Banquet.
This Congress would serve as an ideal forum to share and disseminate knowledge to a wider audience of health care professionals and the public, encouraging all stakeholders of health to connect, communicate and to collaborate for better health and health care.

Agricultural Research Symposium (AGRES) - Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
2015-06-25 - 2015-06-26 | Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Makandura, Sri Lanka
The Agricultural Research Symposium (AGRES) of the Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka is a significant event in the calendar of the university.

Objectives
To promote agricultural research, provide opportunity for undergraduates to present their findings with other institutions.
Overview
The Faculty of Agriculture and Plantation Management has been organizing the Agricultural Research Symposium of Wayamba University in Sri Lanka as an annual event of the faculty since 2001. During the symposium the research projects carried out by final year undergraduates under four disciplines namely, Horticulture and Landscape Gardening, Agribusiness Management, Plantation Management and Biotechnology are presented and evaluated.

2nd Annual International Conference on Agriculture and Forestry 2015
2015-06-10 - 2015-06-12 | Hotel Galadhari, Colombo, Sri Lanka
With the aim to promote agricultural sustainability, The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM) of Sri Lanka holds International Conferences on Agriculture and Forestry (ICOAF). The conference is an avenue to provide scientific platform for academics, scholars, thinkers, practitioners, scientists, and corporate and public policy-makers around the world to exchange knowledge, discuss issues, share innovations, and for linkages and network.
The ICOAF – 2014 was a very successful premier forum for the presentation of new advances and research results in the fields of Agriculture and Forestry. Thus to continue its momentum, the 2nd Annual International Conference on Agriculture and Forestry (ICOAF-2015) will be held on June 10th – 12th 2015, at Colombo, Sri Lanka, with the theme: “Sustainable Agriculture and Global Food Security.” The conference will create a perfect platform with a keynote forum, scientific sessions, an exhibition, an executive round table, and a social networking dinner to explore innovative and appropriate solutions and to ensure sustainable agriculture practices and global food security.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

More than 100 presentations
Key note sessions with leading characters in the field of agriculture and food security
Networking opportunities with expertise
Cultural event and post conference tour to explore the beauty and local traditions of Sri Lanka
Special rates for Asian and African participants
Special attention to young and innovative researchers to uplift their career
Awards and medals to winners
Publication opportunities in the best international research journals

Genomics Solutions at Your Doorstep
2015-06-10 | Hotel Galadhari, Colombo, Sri Lanka
An introduction to the Next Generation Genome Sequencing Facility at the
Human Genetics Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo
ORGANISED BY
ILLUMINA INC, USA & ALLIANCE GLOBAL GROUP, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
IN COLLABORATION WITH THE
HUMAN GENETICS UNIT, FACULTY OF MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO

10 June 2015, Galadari Hotel, Colombo

09:00 – 09:30 – Evolution of sequencing and SBS technology by illumina

09:30 – 10:00 – illumina platforms

10.00 – 10.30 – Tea & Discussion

10.30 – 11:00 – illumina NGS solutions for R&D and Agrigenomics

11:00 – 11:30 – illumina in the world of diagnostics

11:30 – 12:30 – HGU as a Reference Laboratory in Sri Lanka for NGS Solutions

12.30 – Lunch and Discussion

14.00 Onwards – Laboratory visits to the Human Genetics Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo

Registration fee is Rs. 1000/-

The event is limited to 50 participants on a first come first serve basis. The number of participants from any Organization or University Department would be restricted to a maximum of 2 (two)
To reserve your place and register – Please email saku_surangi@yahoo.co.uk
Registrations close on 29 May 2015 at 4.00 pm

“Influenza Infection in Pregnancy” - Organized by National Influenza Center, MRI
2015-05-26 11:30 - 13:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Medical Research Institute, Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Training Course in Cell Culture Techniques - IBMBB
2015-05-25 - 2015-05-29 | Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, University of Colombo, Colombo 3, Sri Lanka
Course will be of 45 h duration and will consist of theory and practicals with hands on experience in basic cell culture techniques such as safety precautions in cell culture lab, media preparation, cell counting and viability determination, growth of adherent and suspension cells and maintenance of cells, freezing and thawing of human cancer cell lines, apoptotic detection by AO/EB staining and DNA fragmentation assay, cytotoxicity determination by MTT and SRB assays and an exposure to anti cancer drug screening. Isolation and maintenance of primary cells and DNA and RNA extraction from cultured cells also will be discussed.
We look for
The course is suitable for young scientists, clinicians, academics, technical officers and postgraduate students, students awaiting higher studies in biological sciences and individuals who are interested in pursuing animal cell culture in their scientific fields. Maximum number of participants is limited to 15.

Course fee

For local participants – Rs. 50,000 /=Course fee for applicants from other SAARC countries – 575 USD.For those interested in payment by credit card payment through Payment Gateway can be arranged.

How to apply

Click here to apply online or for those who wish to apply in person are required to make a written application to the Director, IBMBB. A brief curriculum-vitae and a brief description (less than 500 words) on how learning cell culture techniques will help in the Career Development of the applicant should be sent with the application.

Payment information

Full payment is required before admission to the course. Details of payments will be communicated to applicants who are selected to follow the course.

Dates & Deadline

From – 25th to 29 th May 2015EarlyBird Registration – 20th April 2014 (Pay before 20th April and get a 10% discount!!!)
Deadline – 12th May 2015

International Conference on Food Safety and Nutrition
2015-05-22 - 2015-05-23 | Hotel Cinnamon Grand Colombo, 77, Galle Road, Colombo, Sri Lanka
International Conference on Food Safety and Nutrition 2015 which will be held on 22nd& 23rd May in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The main objective of the International Conference on Food Safety and Nutrition is to provide a platform for researchers, scholars, academicians as well as industrial professionals from all over the world to present their research results and development activities in Food Security and Nutrition.ICFSN 2015 will bring together leading Nutrition researchers and Scientists in Food Safety and Nutrition from around the world. This conference provides opportunities for the delegates to exchange new ideas and application experiences face to face, to establish business or research relations and to find global partners for future collaboration. In advance, all the submitted full papers will be included in the conference proceedings CD and proceeding book. Submitted conference papers will be reviewed by scientific committee of the Conference.

Conference Track

Food Biotechnology
Food engineering

Food systems
Food Anthropology and Gastronomy

Diet and cognition
Antioxidants and photochemical

Carbohydrates
Clinical and physiological techniques

Macronutrients
Minerals and trace elements

Protein
Diet studies

Biodiversity for diet diversity
Theories of knowledge in nutrition

Nutrition education
Food and nutrition policies

Sports nutrition
Nutritional state

Reproduction and lactation
Biotechnology

Vitamins, Nutrients and Supplements
Food and nutrition security: new concepts and strategies

Important Dates

Registration and Abstract submission deadline
April 02 nd 2015.

Notification of acceptance
April 09 th 2015.

Full paper submission deadline & conference fee payment deadline
April 29 th 2015.

Submission Guidelines

Full Paper
Download

Abstract Submission Template
Download

Every presentation give 20min allocated (15min presentation & 05min questions)

Registration Fees

Presenter
310$

Participant
310$

Virtual
190$

Sri Lankan Rs.12000.00 (Conference team will be contact you for payment)

Seventh Annual Scientific Sessions - Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, University of Colombo
2015-05-22 | Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, University of Colombo, Colombo 3, Sri Lanka
The Seventh Annual Scientific Sessions of the Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, University of Colombo will be held on the 21st of May 2015. The Scientific programme will include plenary lectures and oral/poster presentations.
Most of the presentations will be from staff/students of the IBMBB. A limited number of abstracts for oral/poster presentations are also included from postgraduate students registered at other higher educational institutes and junior researchers from higher educational or research institutes.

ICSTS 2015 - 2nd International Congress on Science & Technology for Society
2015-05-15 - 2015-05-17 | Hotel Galadhari, Colombo, Sri Lanka
ICSTS 2015 is an International forum which provides a state -of the-art platform to researchers in science. It is coming up with its 2nd International Congress On Science & Technology For Society.
With A theme: Conservation of Environment by Advanced Technologies through social Approaches for Sustainable Development which will be held in 5* Hotel Galadhari, Colombo, Sri Lanka during may 15,16 & 17, 2015. It is one of the leading Global conferences for presenting novel and fundamental advances in the fields of science, Technology & Humanity. It will serves to foster communication amongst reseachers and practitioners working in a wide variety of scientific areas with a common interest in enriching Science for Humanity related techniques.
All selected and Registered papers for the ICSTS 2015 will be published in the International Journal of Researches in Biosciences, Agriculture & Technology, IJRBAT and International Journal of Researches in Social Sciences & Information Studies,IJRSSIS Above Journals use viper (Anti-Plagiarism Scanner Software) for Plagiarism in any form is not allowed & is a punishable offence)
Authors are kindly requested to submit full text papers including results, tables, figures and references.Full text papers will be accepted in(.docx, .doc file only) by Electronic Submission System or by Email: submission.icsts2015@gmail.com /submission.icsts2015@vmasindia.org Research articles submitted to the conference should meet criteria of guidelines for manuscript submission of Journals which are mentioned in http://vmsindia.org/journals/ ijrbat/guidline-for- manuscript-submission-ijrbat(For Science & Technology) and http://vmsindia.org/journals/ijrsitm/guidline-for-manascript submission- ijrsitm (For Social Science, Home Science & Commerce) and must not be under consideration for publication elsewhere.
Paper Page Limit
Regular Papers: 6 pages, including
all figures, tables, and references.
Purchasing Extra Pages:
Extra pages exceeding 6 pages can be purchased at Rs. 250/- / $10 / 150 baht per extra page.
Submission Methods
Electronic Submission System available on www.vmsindia.org OR
Email : submission.icsts2015@gmail.com
English is the official language of the conference. We welcome paper submissions. Prospective authors are invited to submit full (and original research) papers (which are NOT submitted/ published/under consideration anywhere in other conferences/ journal) in electronic (Word.doc &.docx format only).

EUROPEAN BIOTECHNOLOGY CONGRESS 2015
2015-05-07 - 2015-05-09 | Hilton Hotel, Bucharest , Bucharest , Romania
Romania, the twelfth largest country in Europe is located at the intersection of Central and Southeastern Europe, bordering on the Black Sea. The name “Romania”, which was first used when the three regions of the country- Walachia, Moldavia and Transylvania- were united in 1850, reflects the influence of ancient Rome on the nation’s language and culture.
Bucharest, also named Dâmboviţa Citadel during the 14th and 15th centuries, is the capital municipality, cultural, industrial and financial centre of Romania. It was first mentioned in documents in 1459, became the capital of Romania in 1862 and is the centre of Romanian media, culture and art. In the period between the two World Wars, the city’s elegant architecture and the sophistication of its elite earned Bucharest the nickname of „Little Paris”.
The University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine in Bucharest is one of the oldest education institutions in Romania. It was established upon the initiative of Barbu Dimitrie Stirbei, Prince of Walachia, in 1852. Nowadays, this University is a modern education institution with all the forms of higher education, ranging from Bsc, to Msc and PhD studies.
European Biotechnology Congress 2015 will be organized by European Biotechnology Thematic Network Association between the dates 7 – 9 May 2014.

Faculty of Medical Sciences - University of Sri Jayawardhanapura - Scientific Sessions 2015
2015-04-01 | Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES ORATION
Applications are invited for the Faculty of Medical Sciences Oration to be held on 1st April 2015 at the inauguration of the Scientific Sessions. The academic staff members of the Faculty of Medical Sciences are eligible to apply.Five copies of the script should be submitted. Each copy should be accompanied with a brief resume of the orator indicating the contribution made to advancement of knowledge in the subject.
FREE PAPERS AND POSTERS
Applications are invited for free papers and poster presentations. Closing date for free papers and posters will be 30th January 2015.Guidelines for abstracts are available here.

The Medicare National Health Care Exhibition 2015 - Sri Lanka
2015-03-06 - 2015-03-08 | BMICH, Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka
The high quality of health professionals in Sri Lanka is acknowledge around the world and creating awareness about and adopting the newest innovations in different branches of medicine, technology and science will undoubtedly enables us to improve the overall quality of national health.

The Medicare – National Healthcare Exhibition 2015 focuses on introducing and promoting the latest advances in medical science and technology. Organized by the Ministry of Health in collaboration with Aitken Spence Convention and Exhibition for the sixth consecutive year, it showcases the latest in modern healthcare, disease prevention, effective treatment methods, newest technology and latest services available in Sri Lankan hospitals and laboratories as well as the global medical sector.

This Exhibition offers business and medical instructions and ideal platform to network, do business and discover cutting edge breakthroughs in medical science. However its primary purpose is to provide the public with timely, accurate and important information and updates on health issues and the latest technology available for diseases diagnosis, prevention and cure.

YSF Day – 2014
2014-12-20 | National Science Foundation, 47/5 Maitland Place, Colombo, 00700, Sri Lanka
Activity Day for Scientists

Organized by
The Young Scientists Forum (YSF)
National Science and Technology Commission
Saturday 20th December 2014
at
National Science Foundation
5/47, Vidya Mawatha, Colombo 7

Programme

All are Welcome

08.30 – 09.00 a.m.
Registration

09.00 – 09.05 a.m.
Welcome speech – Chairman, Young Scientists Forum

09.05 – 09.10 a.m.
Address by Director, NASTEC

09.15 – 10.00 a.m.
Key Note Address: “Sustainability of Scientists: Science, Research, Money and Family”

Prof. Ranjith Dissanayake
Head/ Department of Civil Engineering
Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya

10.00 – 10.30 a.m.
Tea

10.30 – 10.45 a.m.
Improve your language skills

Dr. (Mrs) Vindya Basnayake
Deputy Director Plant Virus Indexing Unit,
Department of Agriculture

10.45 – 11.15 a.m.
Are you good at team-work in science?

Dr. Prabhath Karunanayake
Head – Human Resource Division, Access Engineering

11.15 – 11.30 a.m.
Accreditation for Scientists

Mr. G.D. Ruwan Kumara
Technical Assessor, Sri Lanka Accreditation Board
Public Affairs, Communications and Scientific & Regulatory Affairs Manager
Coca-Cola Beverages Sri Lanka Ltd.

11.30 – 12.00 noon.
Professionalism

Mrs. Sunethra Jayarathne Nugawela
CEO, Sri Lanka Academy of Administrative Professionals

12.00 – 12.15 p.m..
Simple nanotechnolgical applications for ‘new generation’ scientists

Mr. Manju Gunawardena
Consultant/ Senior Scientist
Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (SLINTEC)

12.15 – 12.45 p.m.
Collaborative research culture for better funding opportunities

Dr. Suranga Kodithuwakku
Department of Animal ScienceFaculty of Agriculture,
University of Peradeniya

12.45 – 01.30 p.m.
Lunch

01.30 – 02.30 p.m.
Improve your non-verbal communication skills

Dr. Chalinda Beneragama
Director, Staff Development Center, University of Peradeniya

02.45 – 04.00 p.m.
Musical Programme with Health Break

Registration Fee – Rs. 500/ participantPlease conform your participation before 18th December 2014

International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment 2014 (ICSBE)
2014-12-12 08:00 - 2014-12-15 17:00 | Earls Regency hotel, Kundasale, Kandy, Sri Lanka
The 5th International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment 2014 (ICSBE) will be held at Earl’s Regency Hotel, Kandy, Sri Lanka, as the next in line of a highly successful series of conferences held since December 2010. The Conference will run over four days and features presentations by authors of all accepted papers, as well as keynote lecturers. General and plenary sessions will be accompanied by workshops and technical sessions. Accepted papers will be published in a special volume of proceedings with an international standard book number (ISBN).

Workshop on Effective Proposal Writing
2014-12-05 | National Science Foundation, 47/5 Maitland Place, Colombo, 00700, Sri Lanka
Applications are invited from interested individuals for the above workshop. The objective of this workshop is to train prospective applicants on submitting successful research proposals to the NSF Research Grant Schemes.
Date : 05 December 2014
Venue : Auditorium, National Science Foundation
Time : 8.30 a.m. – 1.00 p.m. Areas covered in the workshop will include;

Writing a research proposal
Preparation of research budgets
Evaluators’ point of view

A nominal fee of Rs. 1,500/= will be charged from each participant. Refreshments and lunch will be provided.
Registration forms can be downloaded from here (doc, 100kb) or could be obtained from the NSF by contacting Dr. S. A. V. Moorthy. (Tel: 2696771-3 Ext. 133, Email: gowry@nsf.ac.lk).
Completed registration forms along with the registration fee should reach the NSF before 01 December 2014. Payments could be made by a money order or a cheque drawn in favour of ‘National Science Foundation’ or paid directly to the NSF.
