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Monthly Archives: July 2015

Inauguration 2015

Inauguration 2015

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INDUCTION OF Prof. Ajith Nagahawatte AS THE PRESIDENT 2019

President Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists 2018 – 2019 Prof. Ajith de Silva Nagahawatte Professor of Microbiology Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna He had his primary and secondary education at Richmond College, Galle. Graduated MBBS from University of Colombo in 1992 and joined the University of Ruhuna in 1994. He obtained Diploma in … Continue reading INDUCTION OF Prof. Ajith Nagahawatte AS THE PRESIDENT 2019 →

The Siri Wickremesinghe Oration 2019

The Siri Wickremesinghe Oration ‘One Health approach to studies on plagues in Sri Lanka – Past and Present’
by Professor N.P. Sunil-Chandra
BVSc (SL), MPhil (Pdeniya), PhD (Cambridge), FSLCVS
Senior Professor & Chair
Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya

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 →

Scientific Program ICAMR 2018

Was held on the 09th and 10th August 2018 as The International Conference on Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Resistance (ICAMR ) at the Hotel Taj Samudra, Colombo. The Main Scientific program was held at the Grand Marque while workshops were held at the crystal ballroom Registration Plenary 1 , Microbiology and Infectious disease – Is there … Continue reading Scientific Program ICAMR 2018 →

ICAMR 2018 – Workshops

Workshop 1 Date – 8th August 2018 from 8.30am-12.30pm Pre-congress workshop on Quality assurance and laboratory accreditation in microbiology– Target group of participants- all microbiologists and trainees (clinical, veterinary etc…). Medical laboratory technologists, laboratory personnel including quality managers and administrators . Workshop 2 Date – 9th August –Antibiotic resistance– Partners: MoH (NAC AMR) / SLACPT … Continue reading ICAMR 2018 – Workshops →

The Bulletin of the Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists – 2018

The College published the Bulletin of the Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists for 2018, to coincide with the scientific sessions. Editorial work was done by Dr. Roshan Jayasuriya and the Editorial Board. It contained the previous year’s Presidential Address , the Siri Wickremesinghe oration for 2018, abstracts of oral and poster presentations made at the … Continue reading The Bulletin of the Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists – 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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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
Towards an ideal Sepsis bio marker, a glimpse of hope…… whole blood leucocyte transcriptomic profiling…… December 11, 2018
Public Health and Microbiology December 11, 2018
Inauguration ICAMR 2018 October 16, 2018
Scientific Program ICAMR 2018 October 16, 2018
ICAMR 2018 – Workshops October 16, 2018
The Bulletin of the Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists – 2018 October 16, 2018
Association Membership of the A-PBA October 11, 2018

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