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A curated series of expert-led workshops, talks, and seminars hosted in the lead-up to RESCON 2026 — bridging cutting-edge science with accessible knowledge.

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Pre-Conference Talk 03 Upcoming

Prediabetes in Motion: Reprogramming Human Metabolism Through Precision Nutrition

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📅 Talk Schedule & Venue

📅 24th July 2026 ⏰ 12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM 🏛️ Conference Hall, PGIS, University of Peradeniya

👤 Featured Speaker

Indika Edirisinghe (PhD)

Professor of Food Science and Nutrition
Associate Director, Center for Nutrition Research, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Lewis College of Science
Chair, Institutional Review Board, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL, USA
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Pre-Conference Talk 02 Completed

Part I: Overview of Boron Organometallic Chemistry
Part II: Overview of the French Higher Education and Research System

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📅 Talk Schedule & Venue

📅 14th July 2026 (Tuesday) ⏰ 3.00 PM - 4.00PM 🏛️ PGIS, University of Peradeniya

👤 Featured Speaker

Dr. Gilles Alcaraz

Director of the CNRS (French National Centre for Scientific Research), New Delhi
🏆 Expertise
Boron Organometallic Chemistry, International Cooperation, Research Strategy and Scientific Partnerships.
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Pre-Conference Talk 01 Completed

Ecology of Samba (Rusa unicolor unicolor) in Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka

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📅 Talk Schedule & Venue

📅 12th June 2026 (Friday) ⏰ 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM 🏛️ PGIS, University of Peradeniya

👤 Featured Speaker

Dr. Danushka Weerasekara

Postdoctoral Scientist
Postgraduate Institute of Science (PGIS)
University of Peradeniya
🏆 Award Recipient
Recipient of the Prof. Felix Prashantha Amerasinghe Memorial Postgraduate Research Award (2023/2024)
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Pre-Conference Workshop 02 Completed

International Seminar on Water safety and Security - A global perspective

💧 Water Safety 🛡️ Security 🌍 Global Perspective

This international seminar will explore water safety and security from a global perspective, addressing critical challenges and innovative solutions in water management.

Key Topics Covered:
  • Global water security challenges and threats
  • Innovative technologies for water safety
  • Policy frameworks and international cooperation
  • Case studies from around the world
  • Join us for this insightful seminar led by a renowned expert in the field.
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📅 Seminar Details

📅 26th March 2026 (Thursday) ⏰ 9:30 AM onwards 🏛️ JRDC Auditorium
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Pre-Conference Workshop 01 Completed

International Workshop on Aquatic Biodiversity Studies by eDNA Metabarcoding

🐟 Aquatic Biodiversity 🧬 eDNA 📊 Metabarcoding

This international workshop will focus on the application of eDNA metabarcoding techniques in studying aquatic biodiversity, providing hands-on training and insights into modern biodiversity assessment methods.

Workshop Highlights:
  • Introduction to eDNA metabarcoding technology
  • Sampling and laboratory protocols
  • Data analysis and interpretation
  • Case studies in aquatic biodiversity monitoring
  • Participants will gain practical skills and knowledge to apply eDNA methods in their research.

📅 Workshop Details

📅 12th March 2026 (Wednesday) ⏰ 8:30 AM onwards 🏛️ PGIS New Conference Room