Postgraduate Institute of Science

About CEC

The Committee for Ethical Clearance of the Postgraduate Institute of Science reviews research involving human participants and animal subjects, for ethical aspects. The Committee operates under the Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures recommended by the Forum for Ethics Review Committees of Sri Lanka and functions in accordance with national and international guidelines.

Members of the CEC

Dr. Shalika Kumburegama, Faculty of Science (Chairperson)
Ms. Chathurika Munasinghe, Faculty of Science (Secretary)
Dr. H.M.J.C.B. Herath, PGIS
Prof. Shirani Ranasinghe, Faculty of Medicine
Prof. Devika Iddawela, Faculty of Medicine
Prof. Manjula Sandirigama, Faculty of Engineering
Dr. Kalyani Pethiyagoda, Faculty of Medicine
Dr. Irushika Fernando, Faculty of Medicine
Dr. Suranji Wijekoon, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science
Dr. Rasika Jinadasa, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science
Dr. Chandana Jayalath, Faculty of Science
Dr. Priyadarshani Hapuarachchige, Faculty of Arts
Dr. Lakshika Nawarathne, Faculty of Science
Dr. Mohan Jayathilaka, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
Ms. Sureni Weerasinghe, Librarian, Faculty of Science

Notices

The 56^th meeting of the Ethical Clearance Committee of the PGIS is scheduled on Thursday, the 18^th September, 2025 at 11.00 a.m.

Downloads

Application For Ethics Review Of Research Projects Involving Animals
Application For Ethics Review Of Research Projects Involving Humans
Guidelines For Ethics Review Of Research Proposals Involving Animals
Guidelines For Ethics Review Of Research Proposals Involving Humans