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Lab Technology / News

Professor Gomika Udugamasooriya Appointed as President’s Senior Advisor on Science and Technology

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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.

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Advancing Sri Lanka’s Future: A Glimpse into the National Biotechnology Policy Review Meeting

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The National Biotechnology Policy Review Meeting was a pivotal gathering that showcased Sri Lanka’s commitment to leveraging biotechnology for the greater good. The vision is clear, and with collective efforts and strategic planning, Sri Lanka is poised to unlock the immense potential of biotechnology, ushering in a brighter and more prosperous future for all its citizens.

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NASTEC’s Recommendations Spark Hope Amid Sri Lanka’s Economic Challenges

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One prominent theme that emerged was the potential for collaboration and resource sharing among these scientific organizations. By pooling their expertise and resources, these organizations aim to enhance their effectiveness and contribute to revitalizing Sri Lanka’s scientific landscape.

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Lay summaries; an Effective Tool to Win the Challenges in Science Communication

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A “lay summary” of a research paper is actually an abstract of the research publication written in plain language. This lay summary should be able to convey to the non-scientific community the findings of your research, its significance, and the impact it can have on answering a current problem or issue in simple terms.

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Let’s take your research findings to the general public; submit your research here.

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Through The Sri Lanakan Scientist Magazine, as the leading science magazine in Sri Lanka, we are ready to help the science community in Sri Lanka take their research findings to the general public through our online magazine www.scientist.lk and through our print edition of the magazine as well.

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Environment / News

Rohan Pethiyagoda, a Sri Lankan Researcher, has been awarded the prestigious “Linnean Medal” by The Linnean Society of London.

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Rohan Pethiyagoda, Sri Lanka’s leading naturalist and a taxonomist of freshwater fish of Sri Lanka, won the prestigious “The Linnean Medal” award by the Linnean Society of London, which is the world’s oldest active society devoted to natural history

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“COLOMBOUNILANKA”, an Asteroid Named After University of Colombo

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The International Astronomical Union (IAU) formally named an asteroid after the University of Colombo on March 21, 2022. Dr Nalin Samarasinha, a University of Colombo alumnus, and Dr Tod Lauer, a fellow astronomer, found this asteroid in 2000 from the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona, USA. The asteroid was recently given the number 607372 and the discoverers were given official discovery credit once its orbit was thoroughly established.

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

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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.

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