The Scientific Sessions 2017 organized by the Research Committee of the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura in collaboration with the Sri Jayawardenepura General Hospital, was held successfully at the Golden Rose Hotel, Boralesgamuwa on the 24th and 25th may 2017. The oration was delivered by Prof. Sharaine Fernando, Professor, Department of Physiology,...Read More
US patent has been obtained by Dr. Jayantha Wijayabandara, former coordinator and Senior Lecturer of the B. Pharm Degree Program, Faculty of Medical Sciences, for a novel pharmacological property of β – Amyrin Acetate derived from Tabernaemontana dichotoma (Sinhala – Divi Kaduru) as a potent α – glucosidase inhibitor. This discovery also provides for the...Read More
“Rata Kata Haa Heta” written by Dr.Shantha Hettiarachchi, Chief Medical Officer, University of Sri Jayewardenepura was successfully launched on 20th February 2017, at New Town Hall, Colombo 07. The event was attended by several eminent guests such as Rev. Dodampahala Rahula thero, Rev.Hegoda Wipassi thero, Parlimentarian Mr.Bimal Ratnayake, Former Defense Secretary Mr.Gotabhaya Rajapaksha and Prof.Carlo...Read More
Prof. Ranil de Silva awarded the certificate of Excellence for the winning Research Proposal “Proactive Roles of Ceylon Cinnamon in Health, Leading to Product Development” Prof. Ranil De Silva, Director, Interdisciplinary Center for Innovation in Biotechnology & Neuroscience, awarded a competitive national research grant by the Ministry of Primary Industries together with the National Science...Read More
A much awaited breakthrough for Dengue The Director of the Dengue Research Center of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura Prof. Neelika Malavige was interviewed by the “Ada” newspaper on 27th February 2017 regarding its promising medical breakthrough in the field of dengue. Speaking to the newspaper Prof. Neelika mentioned that the dengue hemorrhagic fever resulting...Read More
Student –Teacher Exchange Program between Kristianstad University, Sweden and B. Sc. Nursing Program, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (2011-2017) Introduction A reciprocal teacher and student exchange programme between the BSc. Nursing Programme, Dept of Medical Education & Health Sciences of University of Sri Jayewardenepura and the Department of Nursing, Kristianstad University, in Sweden was established during...Read More
Orientation Programme for the Allied Health Science 2015/2016 Batch was held on 16th January 2017 at Anatomy auditorium of faculty of Medical Sciences. Prof. Sampath Amaratunge, Vice chancellor of the university graced the event as the chief guest. Prof. Surangi G. Yasawardene, Dean and Professor of Anatomy and several academic members and student participated to...Read More
Best Poster Presentation Award and a Gold Medal at the 4th AIST International Imaging Workshop January 15-22, 2017, Japan Mr. Nalaka Wijekoon Mr. Nalaka Wijekoon; PhD student in Anatomy, Interdisciplinary Center for Innovation in Biotechnology & Neuroscience, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJP) has secured the one of the best research poster presentation award...Read More
Meeting with the Honorable Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne with regard to the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ministry of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine, Bandaranaike Memorial Ayurvedic Research Institute and Interdisciplinary Center for Innovation in Biotechnology & Neuroscience, University of Sri Jayewardenepura Discussions were held between Honorable Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne, Minister...Read More
Mr. Nalaka Wijekoon; PhD student, Interdisciplinary Center for Innovation in Biotechnology & Neuroscience, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJP) has been awarded a scholarship from National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) Japan, the 7th innovation centre worldwide according to Thomson Reuters list of Top 25 Innovation Centres, for hands-on training at the 4th...Read More
