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Professor Gomika Udugamasooriya, a Sri Lankan scientist affiliated with the University of Houston, has been appointed as the President’s Senior Advisor on Science and Technology. Renowned for his contributions to research and innovation, Prof. Gomika left his U.S. responsibilities, except his academic role, to serve Sri Lanka voluntarily. A visionary leader, he previously spearheaded a comprehensive R&D policy framework for the nation and is poised to drive advancements in science and technology.

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

February 5, 2024March 13, 2024 - by Dilip Fernando - Leave a Comment

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 …

Agriculture / Biochemistry / Lab Technology

Towards a Biotechnology Based Economy in Sri Lanka: Perspectives and Challenges

October 3, 2023March 13, 2024 - by Staff Editor - Leave a Comment

“Biotechnology, dating back 6,000 years, holds immense potential. Sri Lanka can benefit from its diverse applications, as categorized in the rainbow code.”

Agriculture / Environment / Feature Articles / Health sciences / Lab Technology / News

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

August 11, 2023March 13, 2024 - by Dilip Fernando - Leave a Comment

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.

Lab Technology / News

Sri Lanka Institute of Biotechnology is Established

March 26, 2023March 15, 2024 - by Dilip Fernando - Leave a Comment

Sri Lanka Institute of Biotechnology (SLIBTEC) is Established unleashing change through bio-innovation. With the aim of stepping into the global market, that would bring revenue to Sri Lanka along with …

Lab Technology / News

SLALAS Calls for Public Consultation on the Draft Guidelines for the Care and Use of Animals in Research

January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 - by Sisira Kumara - Leave a Comment

In a special announcement Sri Lanka Association for Laboratory Animal Science (SLALAS) calls for Public consultation on the draft Guidelines for the care and use of animals in laboratory-based research.

Health sciences / Lab Technology

The importance of regular decontamination in COVID testing laboratories

May 13, 2021May 13, 2021 - by Dilip Fernando - Leave a Comment

In the recent times it has been observed that there is an increase of contamination incidences among the COVID testing laboratories in the country. Because of these incidents an alarming delay in COVID 19 testing has been reported in these laboratories. So decontamination of these laboratories is an important factor in keeping these laboratories running in these tough conditions.

Health sciences / Lab Technology / News

SLINTEC Obtains NMRA GMP License for Their COVID Test Kit, Commercial Manufacturing to Commence Soon

May 1, 2021May 1, 2021 - by Sisira Kumara - 2 Comments.

In a special press release today, 1st of May 2021 the Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (SLINTEC) announced obtaining the GMP license from NMRA for manufacturing their COVID 19 Rapid Test Kit RT-LAMP.

Health sciences / Lab Technology

Transmission Dynamics of SARS-CoV2 Virus in Sri Lanka

November 18, 2020November 18, 2020 - by Sisira Kumara - Leave a Comment

In a recent webinar organized by the Institute of Biology Sri Lanka, Prof. Neelika Malawige from the Center for Dengue Research of University of Sri Jayawardenapura delivered a special presentation …

Health sciences / Lab Technology / News / Uncategorized

Sri Lankan Scientists Read the Full Genome of SARS-Cov-2 and Identify Four Different Strains of The Virus

April 23, 2020April 25, 2020 - by Sisira Kumara - 2 Comments.

A group of scientists from the University of Sri Jayawardenapura has been able to fully decode the genome of the SARS-Cov2 virus. According to a news report by the University the research team headed by Prof. Neelika Malawige from the Centre for Dengue Research at the Allergy, Immunology and Cell Biology Unit has also been able to identify four different strains of the SARS-Cov-2 virus from Covid 19 patients in Sri Lanka. According to the university website this is the first time in which a full genome of a virus has been sequenced in Sri Lanka.