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About Us

Sri Lanka Association for Laboratory Animal Science (SLALAS) established in December 2012 is the umbrella organization which brings together all researchers who have an interest in laboratory animal science.

Who We Are

SLALAS is the apex organization dedicated to Laboratory Animal Science in Sri Lanka. We are committed to promote animal welfare and the ethical use of laboratory animals with the promotion of the “3R concept’ (Refinement, Reduction and Replacement) in Laboratory Animal Science.

What We Do

  • Promote 3R by conducting Certificate Course on Laboratory Animal Science -annually

  • Conduct specific training on Pain Management/Anaesthesia -through workshops/training etc.

  • Promote use of Alternatives to animal experimentation -through workshops/training etc.

  • Develop and implement harmonized protocols/guidelines for use and care of animals -preparation of guidelines

The Executive Committee 2019/2020

President:

Dr.Inoka Sandanayake

National Science Foundation

Tel: +94 714497733

inokas23@yahoo.com

Honorary Secretary:

Dr.Chamini Kanatiwela de Silva

Clinical Trials Unit, Uni of Kelaniya

Tel: +94 722226020

ckkanatiwela@gmail.com

Honorary Treasurer:

Dr. Gihani Jayaweera

General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University

Tel: +94 7777627341

Assistant Secretary:

Dr. Kalpani Ratnayake

Univ. of Sri Jayewardenepura

Assistant Treasurer:

Dr Varuni Gunathilake

Univ. of Sri Jayewardenepura

Editor:

Dr. J.M.K.J.K. Premarathne

Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

President elect:

Dr. Ureshani Karunarathna

Open University of Sri Lanka

Executive Committee members:

Dr. Samantha Iddamaldeniya

Veterinary Research Institute

Prof. Mangala Gunatilake

University of Colombo

Dr. Tharanga Thoradeniya

University of Colombo

Dr. Mayuri G. Thammitiyagoda

Medical Research Institute

University of Colombo

Prof. Sugandhika Suresh

Univ. of Sri Jayewardenepura

Ms. Kumudini Hettiarachchi

Editor, The Sunday Times

The Seventh Executive Committee

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(Left to right): Dr. Ureshani Karunarathna (President - Elect), Dr. Gihani Jayaweera (Treasurer), Dr. Inoka Sandanayake (President), Dr. Chamini Kanatiwela de Silva (Secretary), Dr. J. M. K. J. K. Premarathne (Editor)

Standing (Left to right): Dr. Mayuri Thammitiyagodage, Dr. Kalpani Ratnayake, Dr. Tharanga Thoradeniya, Prof. Mangala Gunatilake

Absent: Mrs. Kumudini Hettiarachachi, Dr. Samantha Iddamaldeniya, Prof. Sugandhika Suresh, Dr. Varuni Gunathilake