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Monthly Archives: July 2015

Inauguration 2015

Inauguration 2015

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28TH ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS 2019

The 28th Annual Scientific Sessions of The Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists and 50th Anniversary Conference on Infectious diseases and Infection Prevention & Control “Breaking barriers for sustainable excellence in patient care” 13th -15thAugust 2019 Ramada , Colombo , Sri Lanka A Pre-Congress Workshop on Infection Control & Prevention will be held on 13th … Continue reading 28TH ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS 2019 →

Message from the President 2018-2019

I have great pleasure in extending my warm greeting to you all through this newsletter on the 50th Anniversary of the Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists. The newsletter has proved to be a useful means of updating knowledge and keeping our members informed of the many SLCM activities. I take this opportunity to thank you … Continue reading Message from the President 2018-2019 →

The Council – 2018/2019

President Prof. Ajith Nagahawatte President Elect Dr. Shirani Chandrasiri Vice President Prof. Nadira Karunaweera Joint Secretaries Dr. Gaya Wijayaratne Dr. Kishani Dinapala Treasurer Dr. Nadisha Badanasinghe Editor Prof. Neluka Fernando Council members Dr. Kushlani Jayatilleke (ex officio) Dr. GeethikaPatabendige Dr. Malka Dassanayake Dr. MahenKothalawala Dr. Dhammika Vidanagama Dr. Jananie Kottahachchi Dr. Roshan Jayasuriya Dr. … Continue reading The Council – 2018/2019 →

INDUCTION OF Prof. Ajith Nagahawatte AS THE PRESIDENT 2019

Professor Ajith De Silva Nagahawatte was inducted as the President of Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists on the 16th of February 2019 at the “Liberty Ballroom, Ramada Colombo”. Dr. Kushlani Jayatilleke the outgoing president of the SLCM introduced Professor Ajith De Silva Nagahawatte to the gathering. Ajith De Silva Nagahawatte had his primary and … Continue reading INDUCTION OF Prof. Ajith Nagahawatte AS THE PRESIDENT 2019 →

The Siri Wickremesinghe Oration 2019

The Siri Wickremesinghe Oration 2019 ,“Worms and Disease: Demonstrating The Impact of Soil-Transmitted Helminths on Health and Well-Being”
Prof. Nilanthi De Silva
MBBS (Colombo), MSc (London), MD (Colombo)
Cadre Chair and Senior Professor
Faculty of Medicine Ragama

Inauguration ICAMR 2018

The inauguration ceremony was held on the 08th August 2018 at 6.15 pm at the Taj Samudra Colombo . Arrival of the Chief Guest and Introduction of the council Ceremonial Procession Traditional lighting of the oil lamp Welcome Address , Dr. Pavithri Bandara , Hony. Joint Secretary Address by the President ,Dr. Kushlani Jayatilleke Address by the … Continue reading Inauguration ICAMR 2018 →

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World Hand Hygiene Day 2018

SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands – 5 May 2018 It’s in your hands – prevent sepsis in health care Members of the Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists commemorated the global hand hygiene day on the theme declared by the World Health Organization “It’s in your hands – prevent sepsis in health care”. An advocacy photography … Continue reading World Hand Hygiene Day 2018 →

Hantavirus; An emerging pathogen in Sri Lanka

By Dr Rohitha Muthugala MBBS, Dip. R & DP, PG Diploma in Med.Microbiology, MD (Medical Virology) Consultant Medical Virologist, Teaching Hospital Kandy . Transmission of the infection to humans is by inhalation of the viruses via aerosols generated from virus contaminated rodent faeces , urine or saliva. Infections may be sub- clinical or vary from mild … Continue reading Hantavirus; An emerging pathogen in Sri Lanka →

Biosafety and Biosecurity: a way forward

By Dr. Jananie Kottahachchi MBBS, Diploma (Medical Microbiology), MD (medical Microbiology) Senior Lecturer Grade II Department of Microbiology Consultant microbiologist Biological threat from emerging infectious diseases and bioterrorism are ever increasing. It has become essential to increase awareness and preparedness for identifying and containing those agents worldwide. Biosafety and biosecurity are very important practices in … Continue reading Biosafety and Biosecurity: a way forward →

Towards an ideal Sepsis bio marker, a glimpse of hope…… whole blood leucocyte transcriptomic profiling……

By Dr Mahen Kothalawala MBBS Dip Microbiology MD MPH(NZ) Consultant Clinical Microbiologist Teaching Hospital Kandy Sri Lanka Sepsis accounts for around 9 million deaths per year globally. During the last decade, number of hospital admissions due to sepsis have increased considerably by 70% in the US and 50% in Western Europe. A similar trend seen … Continue reading Towards an ideal Sepsis bio marker, a glimpse of hope…… whole blood leucocyte transcriptomic profiling…… →

Public Health and Microbiology

By Vasanthi Thevanesam Emeritus Professor Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya Public Health is defined as ‘the science of protecting the safety and improving the health of communities through education, policy making and research for disease and injury prevention’. Microbes have been seen as a major threat to public health throughout … Continue reading Public Health and Microbiology →

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Amendment to anti rabies post exposure therapy (PET) protocol March 2, 2019
CME February – Application of MALDI-TOF MS in Clinical Microbiology March 2, 2019
OGM January 2019 March 2, 2019
Registration for the 28th Annual Scientific Sessions February 27, 2019
Format for submitting articles to the Web Site and News Letter February 27, 2019
28TH ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS 2019 February 27, 2019
Message from the President 2018-2019 February 26, 2019
The Council – 2018/2019 February 3, 2019
The Council – 2017/2018 February 3, 2019
INDUCTION OF Prof. Ajith Nagahawatte AS THE PRESIDENT 2019 February 3, 2019
The Siri Wickremesinghe Oration 2019 February 3, 2019
The Induction of President & Siri Wickremesinghe Oration 2019 February 3, 2019
World Hand Hygiene Day 2018 February 3, 2019
Hantavirus; An emerging pathogen in Sri Lanka February 3, 2019
Biosafety and Biosecurity: a way forward January 6, 2019

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