Postgraduate Diploma in Laboratory Animal Science/ PgDip.(LAS) is a 12 moths/ 26 credits program conducted by the Department of Physiology, on annual basis. The program has been designed for those who successfully complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Laboratory Animal Science who expect to have knowledge and principles (anatomical, physiological and behavioral) that are essential for the use and care of animals recruited for research, to apply ethical principles in lab animal research when designing an animal experiment and so on.
- demonstrate knowledge and principles (anatomical, physiological and behavioural) that are essential for the use and care of animals recruited for research.
- apply ethical principles in lab animal research when designing an animal experiment.
- recognize appropriate sedative, anaesthetic and analgesic drugs and methods that could be used in surgeries of lab animals.
- discuss the physical environment and optimal conditions necessary for management of an animal house.
- demonstrate all relevant practical aspects in animal experiments including animal handling, feeding, injecting substances, harvesting organs and suturing.
- use efficiently and effectively ‘Replacement, Refinement, Reduction, Responsibilities and Rehabilitation’ concepts in laboratory animal science when conducting an animal experiment.
- critically appraise published reports and journal articles related to laboratory animal science.
- use appropriate statistical knowledge and skills in conducting research.
- develop suitable alternative models using local material with creativity and innovation.
- use the knowledge acquired to develop a protocol using lab animals and/or alternatives.
Postgraduate Diploma
- Duration: 6 months
- SLQF level: 8
Graduates of above mentioned disciplines who have an interest in laboratory animal science (LAS) for the PG certificate in LAS.
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Successful completion of the PG Certificate in LAS
A person who wishes to become a student of the course shall make an application to the Deputy Registrar/Assistant Registrar of the Faculty of Medicine, Kynsey road, Colombo 08 in the prescribed application form.
Applications received by the Deputy Registrar/Assistant Registrar shall be referred to the Director of the course. The Director, having examined the applications with necessary qualifications, shall make the selection. The size of the intake will be announced at the time of calling for applications.
The participants who are willing to continue for the Postgraduate Diploma following successful completion of the Postgraduate Certificate in Laboratory Animal Science should submit a proposal within 2 weeks after successful fulfillment of the criteria for awarding the Postgraduate Certificate. The proposals will be scrutinized by the Course Director and approval will be given for suitable projects.
Average number of students per batch: 20 continuing from the certificate course.
- Lectures
- Practical sessions
- Video presentations
- Group discussions/ tasks
- Self-directed learning
- Formative assessments
- Project
Completion of the Project intended for the Postgraduate Diploma and submission of the project report at the end of the allocated period of time. Examiners will be appointed to evaluate project reports by the Course Director. Participants will be requested to make a 20 minutes presentation and to appear for a viva examination.
1. Project report : 75% marks (pass mark 50%)
2. Presentation : 15%
3. Viva : 10%
All components (1, 2 and 3) are compulsory. Those who do not obtain pass marks for the project report could make revisions as per the examiners comments and resubmit within 2 weeks to be eligible for the Postgraduate Diploma.
International
- Prof Vera Baumans, Professor Emeritus, Utrecht University, Netherlands DVM, PhD
- Dr Jan Meijer, Utrecht University, Netherlands DVM, PhD
Dr Esther Langen, Associate Professor, Utrecht University, Netherlands BSc, MSc, PhD - Prof Cynthia Pekow, Past President of the International Council for Laboratory Animal Science and Chief of Veterinary Medical Unit Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System Research, USA MS, DVM, DACLAM, CPIA
- Prof Toru Takeo Professor, Center for Animal Resources and Development (CARD), Kumamoto University, Japan BSc, MSc, PhD
- Prof M A Akbarsha,Professor Emeritus & Research Coordinator, National College, Tiruchirappalli & General Secretary of the Society for Alternatives to Animal Testing, India BSc, PhD
- Dr Vijay Pal Singh, Assistant Professor, Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology, India DVM, PhD
- Dr Arvind Ingle Scientific Officer, Laboratory Animal Facility, Tata Memorial Centre, ACTREC, Navi Mumbai DVM, MVSc, PhD
- Dr Suresh Poosala, Founder and CEO, OncoSeek Bio Pvt Ltd.,Founder and Director, Acasta Health Pvt Ltd.,CSO, Genome Valley Research Pvt Ltd.,Advisor APCARL and NARF, Government of India DVM, PhD
- Dr Montip Getayacarmin, Senior Director for South-East Asia at AAALAC International DVM, DACLAM
- Dr Sasithorne Srimeechai, Occupational health and safety advisor at the Laboratory Animal Center, Thammasat University, Thailand MSc, PhD
- Prof Cholawart Pacharinsak, Assistant Professor, Director of Veterinary Anesthesia, Pain Management and Surgery Department of Comparative Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, CA, USA DVM, PhD, DACVAA
- Dr Patrick Sharp, Executive Director, Veterinary Clinical Services, University of California, Merced Merced, California USA & Adjunct Professor, School of Veterinary and Life Science, Murdoch University Perth (Murdoch), Western Australia DVM, MRCVS, MANZCVS, DACLAM
- Dr Angu Bala Ganesh Asst Professor of Anatomy, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College and Hospital, Siruvachur, Perambalur, Tamilnadu, India BSc, MSc, PhD
- Dr Adrian Smith Secretary of Norecopa of Norway DVM, PhD, Diplomat in LAS
- Mr. Pierre Verreault ,Executive Director, Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) BSc, MSc
- Dr. Marc T. Avey, Executive Director of Standards, Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC) MSc, PhD
Local – Internal
- Professor Mangala Gunatilake Dept. of Physiology, UOC BVSc, PhD, MLAS, CertLAS
- Prof Dilshani Dissanayake MBBS, PhD
- Prof Ranil Jayawardane MBBS, PhD
- Prof Priyanga Ranasinghe MBBS, PhD
- Prof Hemali Goonasekera MBBS, MD
- Dr Dulani Samaranayake MBBS, MD
- Dr Meran K Ediriweera BSc, PhD
- Prof Preethi Udugama BSc, PhD
- Dr Kamal Perera BAMS, PhD
- Dr Sachini Amarasekera BSc, PhD
- Dr Hasanthi Rathnadiwakara PhD student, Dept. of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo BVSc, PhD (reading)
Local – External
- Dr Mayuri Thammitiyagodage, Veterinary Surgeon, Animal Centre, Medical Research Institute BVSc, MPhil, JICA Cert. in LAS
- Dr Ramani Karunakeran, Veterinary Surgeon, Animal Centre, Medical Research Institute BVSc, MA
- Prof Krishanthi Premarathne, Senior Lecturer, Wayambe University of Sri Lanka BVSc, MPhil, PhD
- Dr Kavindra Wijesundara Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Peradeniya BVSc, PhD
- Dr Kalpani Rathnayake, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Health Sciences, CINEC Campus BSc, PhD
- Dr Ureshani Karunarathne, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura BSc, PhD
- Dr Varuni Gunathilake, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Science, University of Sri Jayewardenepura BSc, PhD
- Mr Dilan de Silva, Dept. of Applied Life Science, Yonsei University Graduate School, 50 Yonsei-Ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul, South Korea BSc, PhD reading
- Dr Chamini Kanetiwela de Silva, Project Manager, Clinical Trials Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya BSc, MSc, PhD
** Lectures by internationals if they are not in a position to attend, will be conducted as video presentations sent by them.
Examination Fee: Rs. 20,000/- per student
Program Fee: Rs. 175,000/- (for both Certificate and Diploma)
Professor Mangala Gunatilake,
Course Organizer/ Director,
Department of Physiology.
Phone: +94 71 830 8096
E-mail: mangalag@physiol.cmb.ac.lk