Training Course in Immunological Techniques

A training course in Immunological Techniques organized by the Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Colombo was conducted successfully from 10th to 14th July 2023 at the IBMBB premises. The Director of the IBMBB, Prof Prasanna Galhena welcomed the participants on the first day of the training course. The training course was resourced by Prof Shiroma Handunnetti (IBMBB), Dr Rajiva de Silva (Medical Research Institute, Ministry of Health), Prof Sisira Pathirana (IBMBB), Dr Bhagya Deepachandi (IBMBB) and Ms Fatema S Abbasbhoy (IBMBB). The Participants comprised of Medical Officers, academics, science graduates, science undergraduates and an individual with GCE A/L qualifications. The training course covered practical components in cell isolating methods, in vitro culturing of leukocytes, cell counting methods, functional assays for immune cells, and immunodiagnostic assays (ELISA, IFA, Immunochromatography, SDS-PAGE & Western Blotting). The training course was a great opportunity for the participants to broaden their knowledge in the field of Immunological Techniques.