Dr. Tibutius Thanesh, postdoctoral scientist, recently appeared in a national television (Nethra) interview to discuss the establishment of the Allergy Immunology and Cell Biology Unit (AICBU). He highlighted the unit’s significant contributions to infectious disease research, particularly focusing on dengue, influenza, and COVID-19. He also emphasized the societal benefits derived from AICBU’s research findings. Additionally,...Read More
The event enabled an opportunity to explore the latest in genomic sequencing and analysis, with participants analyzing dengue and influenza data. Key sessions covered sequencing workflows for dengue and influenza, emerging infectious diseases, and whole microbiome characterization. Interactive Q&A sessions and hands-on activities provided attendees with practical bioinformatics skills and a deeper understanding of the...Read More
The President, Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe, stated on November 13th 2023, that the Department of Allergy and Immunology, University of Sri Jayawardenepura will be upgraded as the National Institute of Allergy and Immunology. For this purpose, Rs. 40 million will be allocated for the next year as per the work plan to develop laboratories and other...Read More
Professor Aravinda provided invaluable mentorship to PhD students, offering them guidance, support, and expertise to navigate the complexities of their research projects, along with Professor Neelika Malavige. Under this mentorship, PhD students benefit from personalized attention, constructive feedback, and opportunities for professional and academic growth, fostering a collaborative and enriching learning environment.Read More
Successfully orchestrated the “South East Asia Forum 2023: Innovations in Clinical Development” in collaboration with the Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) at the University of Kelaniya, DNDi, and Remedium One. Professor Neelika Malavige delivered a speech and also engaged in a panel discussion during the event.Read More
Ruklanthi (Rukie) de Alwis, Deputy Director of the Center for Outbreak Preparedness (COP) and Asst.Professor at the Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID) Programme at Duke-NUS, Singapore, recently visited the Allergy Immunology and Cell Biology Unit (AICBU) at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. AICBU serves as a regional partner in the Asia Pathogen Genomics Initiative programme by...Read More
Upon the successful conclusion of T0 bleeding for the AEGIS project, subsequent deliberations were conducted concerning laboratory assays and project-related tasks.Read More
Professor Neelika Malavige who was featured in a 15-minute film to mark DNDi’s 20-year anniversary, also delivered a speech with regards to dengue in Sri Lanka on December 5, 2023, at the British Council, Sri Lanka.Read More
