The PGIS Research Congress is the major annual research conference of the Postgraduate Institute of Science. The congress provides an excellent platform to share knowledge and network with scientists across the country and abroad through the presentation of cutting-edge research.
The Congress will be held on the 3rd, and 4thof November 2023. The Inauguration Ceremony, together with the keynote speech by a distinguished scientist will be held on the 3rd of November.
Technical Sessions of RESCON 2023 will be held on 3rd and 4th of November at the PGIS, and international participants will attend online.
The RESCON 2023 will be condcuted under the themes of Earth & Environmental Sciences, ICT, Mathematics, & Statistics, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Science EducationDay Event
Themes
Speakers
Participants
Be sure to use the templates provided to submit the abstract and the extended abstract
Abstract submission deadline is the 30th of July, 2023.
We are looking into all the possibilities of making the conference an in-person one, with the exception of online presentations on request under special circumstances, and for international presenters. We will keep you posted on any development.
For RESCON 2023, we will propocess the submitted abstract and make sure they are ready for review process, this will be done by our editorial assistants.
Abstract Guidelines Submission Checklist Author Declaration Form
Kindly use the following two templates when you write your abstract and extended abstract
If you do not use the templates, the editorial assistants will contact you and help you put the document to the template.
Please use these details about registration.
Local Students
Registration Type | Registration Fee |
Early Bird Registration (On or before 06/10/2023) | LKR 2000 |
Regular Registration (On or before 15/10/2023) | LKR 2500 |
Local Regular
Registration Type | Registration Fee |
Early Bird Registration (On or before 06/10/2023) | LKR 2500 |
Regular Registration (On or before 15/10/2023) | LKR 3000 |
International
Registration Type | Registration Fee |
Early Bird Registration (On or before 06/10/2023) | USD 40 |
Regular Registration (On or before 15/10/2023) | USD 50 |
Before you submit the abstract, be sure that
- You have the abstract with you as an MS word document prepared according to the template
- you have the extended abstract with you as an MS word document prepared according to the template
Keynote Speaker
Prof. Kosala Weerakoon is a well accomplished scholar and educator currently serving as Professor in Medical Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine and Allied Sciences (FMAS), RajarataUniversity of Sri Lanka (RUSL). As a young scientist making remarkable strides in his field ofexpertise, Prof. Weerakoon is an influential figure with an impressive academic background anda proven track record of groundbreaking research.
He holds a Ph.D in Parasitology from the University of Queensland, and QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Brisbane, Australia, where his research focused on tropical infections and novel diagnostics. With over one decade of professional experience, Prof. Weerakoon has held key positions in academia. He served as the Head of the Department of Parasitology,FMAS, RUSL, and currently, he is a Visiting-Scientist at QIMR-Berghofer Medical Research Institute, Brisbane, Australia, a Visiting-Lecturer at Faculty of Medicine, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, and a fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health, UK. This invaluable experience has fortified his interdisciplinary approach to research to drive meaningful advancements in the field of tropical infectious diseases.
Throughout his career, Prof. Weerakoon has been honored with multiple prestigious awards,scholarships, and research grants, highlighting his exceptional contributions to the scientific community. His expertise in the field of tropical infectious diseases has resulted over 50 journal publications in esteemed peer-reviewed scientific journals, with over 1500 citations from fellow researchers worldwide.
In addition to his recent research that focuses on the development of novel molecular tools to improve the diagnosis of many tropical infectious diseases, he is a passionate advocate for public engagement and scientific outreach. He has consistently sought opportunities to communicate his research findings to wider audiences, fostering a greater understanding and appreciation for the field of parasitology.
Plenary Speakers 2023
Prof. H. M. T. G. A. Pitawala | Director/PGIS |
Dr. Thilini Weeraratne | Chairperson/RESCON 2023 |
Dr. Kapila Wijayaratne | Secretary/RESCON 2023 |
Prof. Charmalie Abayasekara | Editor-in-chief/RESCON 2023 |
Ms. Shiromi Rajapura | Convener/Ceremonial Committee |
Mr. Nadun Madanayake | Convener/Food and Entertainment Committee |
Dr. Tharindu Dewasurendra | Convener/Logistics Committee |
Dr. Manjula Wijesinghe | Convener/Media and Publicity Committee |
Dr. Buddhi Nanayakkara | Convener/Registration Committee |
Dr. Udeni Wijesooriya | Convener/Technical Programme Committee |
Prof. Priyanka de Silva | Convener/PGIS Highlights Committee |
Dr. Ashwini Amarasinghe | Convener/International Relations Committee |