Introduction to Research, Sabaragamuwa University Involving in research work at both school and university level is the most important opportunity that students get during their early academic life. Research gives extra academic knowledge as well as ample experience about problem solving, team work and public relations. Institute for Research & Development initiated a lecture series…
Seminar: Advanced Level School Projects Institute for Research and Development in collaboration with Nikaveratiya Educational center conducted a seminar for the advanced level students and teachers in-charge of school A/L projects of the schools of Nikaveratiya educational zone. Around 1000 students and 50 teachers representing 10 schools of the area attended this one day seminar…
PresentationForensic DNA Typing and DNA Databases A presentation on “Forensic DNA Typing and DNA Databases” , was delivered at the Institute for Research & Development in Health & Social Care by Dr. Victor Toom.
From Science to ActionWhat we can all do to beat depression On the 26th of July 2013, a public event was held with Hon. Lalith Dissanayake, Deputy Minister of Health, gracing the occasion as the chief guest. Prof. Vikram Patel delivered the keynote address titled ‘From science to action: What we all can do to…
Training Workshop on Behavioral Genetics
Mental Illness & Stigma:Ignorance, Prejudice & Discrimination
Avian Influenza, New Vaccines & Emerging Infectious Diseases
Bioethics Intensive Course, 2003Ethics: Missing Link in the Quest for Health Equity In 2003 the Wellcome Trust bioethics Programme funded us to carryout an intensive course in Bioethics in Sri Lanka. The first intensive bioethics course was held over 3-weekends (7 days) within 3 months; 14th-15th August, 13th-14th of September and 24th-26th of October 2003.…