New publication alert !
We are happy to share with you our latest research article titled ‘Autochthonous Leishmaniasis Caused by Leishmania tropica, Identified by Using Whole Genome Sequencing, Sri Lanka’, published in the Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID) journal, by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/30/9/23-1238_article#. Cutaneous leishmaniasis is atypical in Sri Lanka because Leishmania donovani, which typically…
CAH Awareness Day – 2024
The CAH Awareness Day, 2024 was organized by the Clinical Research Center for Complex Hormonal Disorders in collaboration with @MATES4Kids/CLAN and the support of several volunteers from the LRH university unit healthcare team/and medical undergraduates of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo. It was held on the 24 th of June, in keeping with…
“My Week in the Parasitology Department”
“During my elective in the Parasitology department at the University of Colombo, I gained invaluable insights into the complex world of parasitic diseases. The hands-on approach, coupled with the guidance of expert faculty, deepened my understanding of diagnostic techniques such as stool smear microscopy and preparing blood thick and thin films. I also developed my…
Dr. Leonard’s visit to PDRU
Dr. Leonard Munstermann, Senior Research Scientist in Epidemiology from Yale Institute for Global Health, visited the PDRU laboratory, from 25th May to 7th June 2019. He conducted field experiments with the Entomological team of the TMRC team. Dr. Munstermann works as the head curator of Entomology in Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History, USA.
Wisdom, Morality, and Well-being in Difficult Times – Seminar and Panel Discussion
A Seminar and Panel discussion titled “Wisdom, Morality, and well-being in Difficult Times” was held on 14th December 2023 at the UCFM Tower of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo. Dr. Santushi Amarasuriya, the head of the Department of Medical Humanities, hosted the event. The event boasted a lineup of international experts including Prof.…
APMEC 2024 concluded with great success
The Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference (APMEC) 2024 co organized by the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo and the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore took place from the 15th to the 21st of January 2024. The event witnessed the active participation of over 900 onsite and online attendees hailing…
පැදුරු සාජ්ජය 2023
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Faculty Extends Gratitude to the Deputy Registrar
The farewell for Mr. HMWGPRA Bandara, the Deputy Registrar of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, was held on the faculty premises on January 5, 2023, to celebrate his unwavering commitment and leadership, highlighting the positive imprint he leaves on our academic, non-academic, and student community. Mr. Bandara, who played a pivotal role during…
Colombo Medical Congress 2023
The Colombo Medical Congress (CMC) 2023, a prestigious international gathering, was recently convened under the auspices of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo. In collaboration with the Colombo Medical School Alumni Association (CoMSAA), this annual event symbolized the seamless synergy between academic excellence and alumni dedication. Themed “Research Excellence & Beyond: Translating Research into…