International Statistical Genetics (ISG) workshop attended by Sameeha Jabir from the Institute for Research and Development

The International Statistical Genetics (ISG) workshop and the Institute for Behavioral Genetics (IBG) funds two to three statistical/behavioral/human genetics researchers from developing countries to attend the ISG workshop each year, through its International Scholar and Cultural Exchange Program (ISCEP). The ISCEP scholars are funded to attend the ISG workshop each year, held in Boulder, Colorado,…

A Seminar was conducted by prof Athula Sumathipala at the University of Kelaniya on managing mental stress to achieve and enjoy a Successful life.

Prof. Athula Sumathipala conducted a seminar at the University of Kelaniya on February 16, 2024, focusing on managing mental stress to achieve and enjoy a successful life. The event was organized by the Chemistry Alumni Society in collaboration with the Chemical Society at the University of Kelaniya. Photos are attached herewith.

MOU signed between the Institute for Research and Development in Health and Social Care (IRD) and Edith Cowan University – Sri Lanka

An MOU was signed between Institute for Research and Development in Health and Social Care (IRD) and Edith Cowan University, signed by Professor Athula Sumathipala, Honorary Director, IRD and David Matthews, General Manager, ECU.  The MoU is a pioneering partnership between IRD and ECU Sri Lanka, forming a strategic partnership between two institutes to further…

Ms. Krishani Jayasinghe from the Institute for Research and Development participated in the 17th Global Forum on Bioethics in Research (GFBR), which took place in Montreux, Switzerland, on November 28-29, 2023.

The 17th Global Forum on Bioethics in Research (GFBR) took place in Montreux, Switzerland, from November 28-29, 2023, focusing on empowering communities in research and setting research priorities. The meeting aimed to bring together researchers, research policymakers, and ethicists from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to share experiences and promote collaboration, emphasising the importance of…

ENHANCE: Collaborative Learning Workshop: Dec 2023

ENHANCE: Collaborative Learning Workshop: Dec 2023 ENHANCE: Collaborative Learning Workshop: Dec 2023 Grant Writing and Proposal Development Facilitators: Dr Siham Sikander, Dr Ahmed Waqas and Dr Atif Rahman from the University of Liverpool, UK and Prof. Athula Sumathipala from the Institute for Research and Development in Health and Social Care, Sri Lanka.

President’s Award for Scientific Research

President’s Award for Scientific Research It is with great pride that we announce the receipt of a Presidential Award for outstanding scientific research during the recent Presidential Research Award Ceremony held at BMICH. Dr. Kaushalya Jayaweera graciously accepted the award on behalf of the esteemed team comprising Helena M. S. Zavos, Bethan Dalton, Lisa Harber-Aschan,…