“Towards a Paradigm Shift in Biology”
The 42nd Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka will be held on 30th September 2022 at the Marino Beach Hotel, Colombo 03, under the theme “Towards a Paradigm Shift in Biology”. It will consist of the Inaugural session, the Annual General Meeting of the IOBSL and four parallel technical sessions.
Inaugural Session
The inaugural session is a celebration of all the ventures and undertakings of the IOBSL in the year 2022. It commences at 8.55 a.m. and marks the start of the annual sessions.
Mr. Rohan Pethiyagoda, a Linnean Medalist and world-renowned conservationist, will grace the occasion as the Keynote Speaker. This will be followed by his felicitation. The presentation of certificates and medals to the winners of the contests conducted by the Institute of Biology (i.e. Biology Oration, Young Scientist Award, Photography Competition, Quiz competition and Biology Olympiad) will also take place at the inaugural event.
Annual General Meeting
The annual general meeting of the IOBSL 2022 is scheduled to be held at 11.20 a.m. and is open to all full members. The council of the IOBSL for the year 2023 will be appointed at the AGM.
Technical Sessions
The technical sessions are scheduled for the evening of the day where more than 40 research abstracts will be presented by members of the Institute in four parallel sessions. The best presenter of each track will be recognized with the Best Presenter Award at the closing ceremony of the sessions which is scheduled at 4.30 pm.
Programme:
Inaugural Session |
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8.15 a.m. |
Registration and Tea |
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8.55 a.m. |
Ceremonial Inauguration |
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9.05 a.m. |
Welcome Address D. Darshani Bandupriya |
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9.15 a.m. |
Address by the President, IOBSL Dr. Gayani Galhena |
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9.30 a.m. |
Address by the Keynote Speaker Mr. Rohan Pethiyagoda |
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9.50 a.m. |
Felicitation of Mr. Rohan Pethiyagoda |
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10.15 a.m. |
Launching of the Thematic Publication “Towards a Paradigm Shift in Biology” |
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10.20 a.m. |
Presentation of Awards |
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10.50 a.m. |
Vote of Thanks |
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11.20 a.m. |
Annual General Meeting |
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12.30 p.m. |
Lunch |
Technical Sessions |
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1.30 p.m. |
Start of the Technical Sessions |
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4.00 p.m. |
Distribution of Best Presenter Awards |
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4.15 p.m. |
Tea |
Session Schedule
Parallel Session A
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TIME |
ABSTRACT NUMBER |
TITLE |
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1.30–3.20 p.m. |
A-01 |
Studying the Microbial Community Interactions of Sri Lankan Cattle Milk Microbiota Under Different Climatic Conditions By U. Rajawardana and T. S. Artigala |
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A-02 |
Effect of Curcumin Extract on Inhibition of Coconut Oil Rancidity By S. P. P. Amiyangoda, N. Balachandran and T. C. H. Gamage |
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A-03 |
Evaluating Plant-derived Antifungal Substances for the Effective Management of Seed-borne Fungi of Selected Crop Species By W. N. Hansini and D. A. Daranagama |
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A-04 |
Wound Healing Enhancing Terpenoids from Vernonia zeylanica (L.) Less. By W. M. P. Samarasinghe, G. M. K. B. Gunaherath, C. Ranasinghe, S. Somaratne and K. H. Jayawardana |
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A-05 |
Antibacterial Activity of Entomopathogenic Fungi Isolated from a Thorn Treehopper in Sri Lanka By I. B. N. S. Sewwandi and P. B. Ratnaweera |
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A-06 |
In vitro Bioefficacy of Beauveria sp. Against Tea Shot-hole Borer (Euwallacea fornicatus Eichh.) By R. D. S. M. Gamlath, P. D. Senanayake, G. D. Sinniah and R. G. S. C. Rajapakse |
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A-07 |
A Microbial Cocktail Combined with Organic Fertilizer with the Potential of Providing Rice Growth and Yields Similar to 100% Urea Recommendation By M. G. G. D. Kithmini and T. A. Perera |
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A-08 |
Rhizospheric Fungal Species of Selected Capsicum (Capsicum annuum L.) Varieties of Sri Lanka and their Ability to Control Fusarium sp., Causative Agent of Damping-off Disease in Capsicum By P. U. N. E. Srimali, N. Deshappriya, M. S. W. Fernando, R. N. Attanayake and D. S. Manamgoda |
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A-09 |
Antibacterial Activity of Selected Fungal Endophytes Isolated from Two Species of Pandanaceae By W. N. N. Dabarera, S. S. Ediriweera, C. M. Nanayakkara, K. G. S. U. Ariyawansa, N. N. Wijayawardene, R. P. P. K. Jayasinghe and S. C. Karunarathna |
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A-10 |
Effect of Cryoprotectants on Cell Viability and Biomass Growth of Chlorella sp. and Oscillatoria sp. Cells under Ultra Low Temperature By B. L. W. K. Balasooriya, I. G. S. S. Ekanayaka and S. A. V. Viduranga |
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A-11 |
Screening for Petrol Degradation Potential of Nine Bacterial Isolates Using a Redox dye 2,6-Dichlorophenolindophenol By A. M. Weerakoon, P. S. Wanigasooriya and S. R. Karunaratne |
Parallel Session B
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TIME |
ABSTRACT NUMBER |
TITLE |
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1.30–3.30 p.m. |
B-01 |
Comparison of Phytochemicals of De-polysaccharide and Polysaccharide rich Methanolic Extracts of Sri Lankan Marine Alga Chnoospora minima By U. Bandaranayake, H. S. Kumarasinghe, T. L. Gunathilaka, P. T. Jayasooriya, P. Ranasinghe, L. D. C. Peiris and K. W. Samarakoon |
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B-02 |
Association of Selected Genetic Variants in CBS and MTHFR Genes in a Cohort of Children with Homocystinuria in Sri Lanka By D. T. Mahaliyanage, M. H. N. J. Samarasinghe, S. De Silva, N. Punyasiri and E. Jasinghe |
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B-03 |
Effect of Simulated In vitro Gastro-intestinal Digestion on the Bioactive Properties of Phenolic Compounds From Edible Flowers By G. Janarny, K. D. P. P Gunathilake and K. K. D. S Ranaweera |
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B-04 |
Genome-wide Identification of Gretchen Hagen3 (GH3) Gene Family in Musa acuminata L. By K.H.M. Jayasinghe and H. D. D. Bandupriya |
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B-05 |
In vitro Antioxidant Capacity and Lipoxygenase (5-LOX) Inhibitory Activity of Leaves of Citrus aurantiifolia (lime) and Chemical Profile of Leaf Essential Oils By D. Jagoda, G. D Liyanaarachchi, H. D Weeratunge, S. M. Handunnetti, N. Fernando and J. K. R. R. Samarasekara |
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B-06 |
Computational Analysis of EMBRYO-DEFECTIVE (EMB) Genes in Arabidopsis By K. H. N. Sandumina and A. M. Wickramasuriya |
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B-07 |
Molecular Docking for Discovering Lead Compounds of Fungal Origin for Quorum Quenching Agents Against Pseudomonas aeruginosa By W. M. J. V. Wickramasinghe and I. C. Perera |
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B-08 |
DNA Methyltransferases and Demethylases in Theobroma cacao: Genome-wide Identification, Genomic Structures and Phylogeny By W. M. A. Sanahari and A. M. Wickramasuriya |
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B-09 |
Prevalence of Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Insertion/Deletion Polymorphism and its Association with Oxidative Stress in a Subset of Sri- Lankan Pediatric Psoriatic Patients By S. A. K. Udayanga, J. Seneviratne, M. G. A. Saumyamala and A. D. D. S. Amarasekara |
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B-10 |
An ARMS PCR-based RT Coupled Method for Simultaneous Identification of SARS-CoV-2 Variants By S. Liyanage, R. Anthonies, C. S. Sepalage, S. Siriwardana and I. C. Perera |
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B-11 |
Investigating the Proteins Involved with Crosstalk Between Drought Response Sub-pathways in Oryza sativa Using a Network-based Approach By J. W. J. K. Weeraman, T. L. S. Tirimanne and S. P. C. Fernando |
Parallel Session C
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TIME |
ABSTRACT NUMBER |
TITLE |
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1.30–3.10 p.m. |
C-01 |
Modelling Environmentally Suitable Areas for the Potential Introduction and Cultivation of the Ornamental Cryptocoryne thwaitesii in Sri Lanka By K. A. M. R. P. Atapattu, P. R. G. K. T. Rankoth and H. S. Kathriarachchi |
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C-02 |
Morphological and Biochemical Characterization of Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) – A preliminary Study By A. I. L. Silva and R. Wimalasekera |
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C-03 |
Prolonging the Shelf Life of ‘Ambul’ and ‘Cavendish’ Banana Using Potassium Permanganate and Activated Charcoal Based Sachet Fortified with Passive Modified Atmosphere Packaging By M. A. Sandaru and P. S. Saputhanthri |
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C-04 |
Effect of the Organic Liquid Fertilizer Amended with Trichoderma harzianum on the Growth and Yield of Capsicum annuum cv. MI 2 By H. D. U. N. S. Senarathna, R. M. C. S. Ratnayake and B. T. S. D. P. Kannangara |
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C-05 |
Morphological and Phytochemical Characterization of Cajanus cajan L. (Pigeon pea) in Sri Lanka. By H. D. N. H. Karunarathna, A. I. S. Priyadarshan and R. A. S. P. Senanayake |
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C-06 |
Rooting of In vitro Developed Shoots and Stem Cuttings of Passiflora edulis By D. M. N. L. Dassanayake and T. D. Silva |
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C-07 |
Use of Plant-based Organic Fertilizer Paste Enriched with Trichoderma Species for the Cultivation of Basella alba – Alternative Solution to the Commercial Organic Fertilizer By N. N. Kalpani, B. T. S. D. P. Kannangara and R. M. C. S. Ratnayake |
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C-08 |
Investigating the Responses of Sesamum indicum L. (Variety ANKSE-3) to Drought Stress at Different Developmental stages By W. K. P. Purnima and I. A. J. K. Dissanayake |
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C-09 |
Morphological Characterization of Selected Phaseolus Cultivars in Uva Province, Sri Lanka By H. D. N. H. Karunarathna, A. I. S. Priyadarshan and R. A. S. P. Senanayake |
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C-10 |
Green Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Based on Piper longum L. Leaf Extracts By T. K. Rupasinghe, S. M. Vithanarachchi and H. D. D. Bandupriya |
Parallel Session D
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1.30–3.10 p.m. |
D-01 |
Evaluation of Cytotoxicity of Fruit extract of Catunaregam spinosa Using Brine Shrimp Assay By P. K. Lawrence and W. T. P. S. K. Senarath |
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D-02 |
Variations in Microclimatic Conditions Across Different Habitat Types in the Wasgamuwa National Park By A. D. Senevirathna, H. H.E. Jayaweera and M. R. Wijesinghe |
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D-03 |
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Air Pollutant Emissions in Colombo District, Sri Lanka By J. P. P. M. Jayalath, E. Lokupitiya and D. Halwathura |
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D-04 |
Effects of Sub-lethal Exposure of Ibuprofen on Laboratory-reared Oreochromis niloticus Juveniles: An Integrative Biomarker Study By H.P.S.H. Wickramarathna, S.H.N.P. Gunawickrama, and K.B.S. Gunawickrama |
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D-05 |
Heavy Metal Accumulation in Selected Food Fish and the Level of Human Exposure through Diet in Mahakanadarawa wewa, Anuradhapura District By A.I. Wanasinghe, R.G.D.R. Jayawickrama, R.L. Jayaratne and U.A. Jayawardena |
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D-06 |
Effect of Urbanization on Initiation of the Dawn Chorus of Home Garden Birds By M.G.D.D. Kariyawasam, G.D. Jayasinghe and M.R. Wijesinghe |
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D-07 |
Acute Toxicity of the Herbicide; Pretilachlor, and its Effect on Mortality and Behaviour of Molly Fish (Poecilia sphenops) By E.D.J. Chathurya, M.R. Wijesinghe and V.A.K. Fernando |
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D-08 |
Physicochemical Analysis and Toxicity Assessment of Sugarcane Distillery Spent Wash By H.D. Kuruppuarachchi, K.M.S. Ruvinda and J. Manathunga |
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D-09 |
Distribution of Endemic Plant Genera in Sri Lanka: Niche Breadth, Range Size and Altitudinal Range By W.A.A.D.M. Viduranga and H.S. Kathriarachchi |
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D-10 |
Investigating Spatial Variation of Stomatal Traits of True Mangrove and Mangrove Associates in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka in Accordance with Adaptation By W.R. Ranathunga and H.I.U. Caldera |
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Registration
Full/Corporate members
Registration is open free of charge for full members for both the inaugural session as well as the technical sessions. Please click here to register. Unregistered members cannot be accommodated in the sessions due to logistical reasons.
Associate/Affiliate/Student Members
Associate members and student members can attend both events (The inaugural session and technical sessions) by making a payment as detailed below.
Rs. 3200/- for the inaugural session (includes morning tea and lunch)
Rs. 2000/- for technical sessions only (includes evening tea)
Rs. 5200/- for both inaugural session and technical session (includes lunch, morning & evening tea)
Please click here to register. You will be requested to upload the payment evidence.
Presenters
Presenters can attend the technical sessions free of charge to present their abstracts. Please note that doing so is compulsory. Additionally, Presenters (who are not full members) can also join the inaugural session with a payment of Rs. 3200/-.
Please click here to register. You will be requested to upload the payment evidence.
Note
Based on the availability of seating, the IOBSL is also planning to open up the Inaugural session free of charge to as many presenters as possible. The number of available places will be informed to you via email by 25th September and places will be offered on a first come first serve basis However, we do not guarantee this opportunity.
Non-members
Any Interested parties (Coauthors etc.) who are not members of the IOBSL can attend the sessions by making a payment as detailed below.
Rs. 3500/- for the inaugural session (includes morning tea & lunch)
Rs. 2500/- for technical sessions only (includes evening tea)
Rs. 6000/- for both inaugural session and technical session (includes lunch, morning tea & evening tea)
Please click here to register. You will be requested to upload the payment evidence.
The above information is summarized in the following table.
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Inaugural Session (Rs.) |
Technical Sessions (Rs.) |
Both sessions (Rs.) |
Registration link |
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Full/Corporate members |
free |
free |
free |
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Associate/Affiliate/Student members |
3200 |
2000 |
5200 |
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Presenters |
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Free (compulsory) |
3200 (Free of charge for a limited number. See above) |
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Non-members |
3500 |
2500 |
6000 |
Please make necessary payments through a direct bank deposit to the “Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka” account at Peoples Bank, Thimbirigasyaya branch (Account number 086-100141191763). You will be asked to upload a scanned copy of the bank slip or the e-receipt as proof of payment.
Venue:
Diamond Ballroom, Marino Beach Hotel, 590 Marine Drive, Colombo 03
Dress Code
Gents
Formal (suit optional)
Ladies
Saree
Keynote Speaker: Mr. Rohan Pethiyagoda
Mr. Rohan Pethiyagoda is a world-renowned conservationist, naturalist, taxonomist of amphibians and freshwater fish, as well as an author of many publications. He is the first Sri Lankan scientist to receive the prestigious Linnean Medal by the Linnean Society of London for his immense contribution towards the conservation of biodiversity through his impactful research and discovery and/or description of almost 100 new species of vertebrates from Sri Lanka.
In recognition of his outstanding achievements, Mr Pethiyagoda will be felicitated by the IOBSL this year .
Track Chairs:
| Plant and Environment Sciences | Zoological Sciences | Molecular Biology and Biotechnology | Microbiology and Chemical Biology |
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| Dr. Jinendra Dissanayake University of Colombo |
Dr. Vindhya Kulasena University of Colombo |
Dr. Kalpa Samarakoon General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University |
Dr. T. Mathiventhan Eastern University of Sri Lanka |
Editorial Team:
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| Dr. Jinendra Dissanayake (Chief Editor) University of Colombo |
Dr. Kalpa Samarakoon (Assistant Editor) General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University |
Prof. Suneetha Gunawickrama University of Ruhuna |
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| Dr. Pradeepika Saputhanthri University of Colombo |
Prof. Pamoda Ratnaweera Uva Wellassa University of Sri Lanka |
Dr Gayani Rajapaksa University of Kelaniya |
Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka | email: [email protected]