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Within the framework of SKKU Invitational Training, participants engaged in a multifaceted exploration, addressing Molecular Virology, Immunology, and advanced Cancer Immunology and hands-on laboratory experience. The agenda unfolded through structured academic meetings, cultural experiences, and enlightening seminars featuring distinguished guest speakers.Read More

Professor Malik Peiris led an exclusive visit to Hong Kong for the collaborative project “Sri Lanka Dengue.” The primary objective was to engage in in-depth discussions and explore innovative techniques that could be effectively incorporated into the university’s contributions to the project initiative.Read More

Identifying a need for public awareness on allergies, Prof. Chandima Jeewandara and Dr. Thushali Ranasinghe from the AIBCU recently clarified some of the most pressing questions about allergies with The Morning Newspaper. The link to the complete e-article is as follows: https://www.themorning.lk/articles/OhDqIpqKfqQpRcisZl7WRead More

We are very proud of Prof. Chandima Jeewandara, Director of the Allergy, Immunology andCell Biology Unit and Head and Professor in Immunology, Allergy, and Molecular Medicine,who has been named a finalist for the BSI Early Career Research Excellence Award 2023.It is remarkable that Prof. Jeewandara is the only international nominee in the category whilethe other nominees are British researchers. The BSI Immunology Awards are highly competitive and presented annually at...Read More

The AICBU in collaboration with the NDCU does serotype surveillance of dengue outbreaksin Colombo and the rest of the Island monthly. The current data for March 2023 shows that Dengue serotype 3 is emerging and signs of itbecoming dominant and displacing DENV-2. Sri Lanka has not had DENV-3 for many years.Read More