Masterminds’ International Cricket Tournament – 2017
Masterminds’ International Cricket Tournament was organized by the Department of Physical Education and the cricket team of the University of Colombo. The tournament took place in the form of a T20 league and this was the first time to organize an international T20 tournament under University level. The tournament was successfully held with the participation […]
A Student Welfare initiative of the Alumni Association in Partnership with Cenwor
The Alumni Association in partnership with the Centre for Women’s Research (CENWOR) awarded 28 Scholarships of Rs. 20,000/= each to 28 students at a ceremony held at the Senate Hall recently. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Lakshman Dissanayake attended the function as the Chief Guest, and the Alumni Association was represented by President Rajeev Amarasuriya, Secretary […]
Inauguration of the Communication Skills and Leadership Programme
Inauguration of the Communication Skills and Leadership Programme for third and final year undergraduates resident at the Sujata Jayawardana Hostel Complex A project by the Alumni Association of the University of Colombo in collaboration with Deutsche Bank Sri Lanka A 6-month Communication Skills and Leadership Programme for third and final year undergraduates at the Sujata […]
Genetic Determinants of Sporadic Breast Cancer in Sri Lankan Women
Annual Research Symposium 2017 – Department of Sinhala
The Annual Research Symposium (වාර්ෂික පර්යේෂණ සැසිය) of the Department of Sinhala, University of Colombo, was held on 16th October 2017. Main theme : සිංහල අධ්යයන ක්ෂේත්රයේ අන්තර්ශික්ෂණීය ස්වභාවය.
Chinese Rhythm and World Melody
The Confucius Institute, Faculty of Arts with collaboration of the Gannan Normal University, China organized the Chinese Rhythm and World Melody (Chinese Music & Dance Tour Performance, South Asia 2017) on 12th October 2017 at the New Arts Theater , University of Colomboat 12.oo noon. This event was sponsored by the Confucius Institute Headquarters, China with the support of Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka.
Molecular characterization of mesenchymal stem cells
Molecular characterization of mesenchymal stem cells of patients with myelodysplastic syndrome in a Sri Lankan population Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) is a complex spectrum of bone marrow stem cell disorders. The exact molecular mechanism of pathobiology of this complex disorder is still being explored. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are precursors of marrow stromal cells which interact […]
Book Launch : මයුර සන්දේශය – ශාස්ත්රීය සංස්කරණය
Book Launch : මයුර සන්දේශය – ශාස්ත්රීය සංස්කරණය – 10th Oct “Critical Edition – Mayura Sandeshya”(මයුර සන්දේශය – ශාස්ත්රීය සංස්කරණය) authored by Dr. Ranjith Senanayake (Senior Lecturer, Department of Sinhala) , was launched on 1oth October 2017 at the M. B. Ariyapala Auditorium. The book was critically reviewed by Rev. Professor Agalakada Sirisumana Thero, Professor Emeritus P. […]
Serological response following anti-rabies immunization in a representative canine population in Sri Lanka
The serological response following anti-rabies immunization in a representative canine population in Sri Lanka. Another section on dog ecology and assessment of knowledge on rabies was added to extend the study for a PhD. This was a more detailed and comparative study compared to project I in the same line involving stray and domestic canines […]
Determination of efficacy and virus neutralizing antibody levels in canines
Determination of efficacy and virus-neutralizing antibody levels in canines before and after immunization with anti-rabies vaccine – conducted in Kotte, Sri Lanka. This was the first comparative study done in Sri Lanka to investigate immunogenicity following anti-rabies vaccination in a selected dog population involving domestic canines. Both projects were funded by the National Science Foundation. […]
Colour blindness among medical students in Faculty of Medicine
This was conducted by 3 medical students as their elective project to find out the presence of colour blindness among medical students of UCFM Name of the Researchers G.M. Jayasena I.I.M Kodippili N.C. Galappaththi Dr. Mangala Gunatilake Contact details of the researcher mangalag@physiol.cmb.ac.lk Related Publications Extended abstract – Prevalence of colour blindness and its impact […]
Pattern of immunogenicity in domestic dogs following primary and subsequent booster vaccination against rabies
The pattern of immunogenicity in domestic dogs following primary and subsequent booster vaccination against rabies in the Dehiwala Municipality area. Considering the recommendation made by NSF and the revised canine anti-rabies vaccination protocol, this project was planned to study immunogenicity in a group with a single vaccination and a group with a booster vaccination at […]
Product launch with Hemas Manufacturing
Tuesday, 10th October 2017 Colombo: Addressing the urgent need for a safe, natural and effective lotion that protects users from mosquitoes without irritating the skin, Hemas Manufacturing (Pvt) Ltd in collaboration with Colombo Science and Technology Cell, University of Colombo is pleased to launch Mosguard in a non-sticky and synthetic insect repellent free […]
Determination of effects of venom on renal function using in vivo and in vitro models
Determination of effects of venom of Russell’s viper (Vipera russelli pulchella), cobra (Naja naja) and hump-nosed viper (Hypnale hypnale) on renal function using in vivo and in vitro models. Animal models such as rats and rabbits were used to study the pathophysiology of renal effects of venoms using isolated rabbit kidney models kidney slice models […]
Asia Pacific Regional Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), visited University of Colombo
The newly appointed Asia Pacific Regional Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Mr. Bjorn Andersson visited University of Colombo on 6th October 2017. During the visit, Mr. Anderson met Professor Lakshman Dissanayake, Vice-Chancellor, University of Colombo, Professor Nelufer de Mel; Head, Department of English, Dr. Pavithra Kailasapathy; Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Management and […]
Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe; National Vice President, BJP, India visited University of Colombo
Hon. MP, Dr. Vinay Sahasrabuddhe; National Vice President, BJP, India visited University of Colombo on 6th October 2017. During the visit, Dr. Sahasrabuddhe met Prof. Lakshman Dissanayake; Vice-Chancellor, University of Colombo, Professor Nayani Melegoda; Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies, and Prof Sandagomi Coperahewa; Director, Centre for Contemporary Indian Studies.
