About Us

The Research Committee of the Faculty of Medical Sciences advances a culture of inquiry and innovation. We support the University in assessing and monitoring research grants, strengthening governance, and ensuring impact and accountability.

We curate opportunities, guidance, and training for students and staff, and convene an annual research symposium, connecting disciplines, clinicians, and educators.

OBJECTIVES

  1. Facilitate, monitor, and evaluate University Research Grants across the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
  2. Review and forward progress and final reports, and oversee other communications related to research grants and research matters.
  3. Enhance research communication, presentation, and professional (soft) skills among academic staff, undergraduates, and postgraduates.
  4. Facilitate the advancement of health-related research and innovation.
  5. Streamline research activities to align with the University of Sri Jayewardenepura’s vision and the Faculty of Medical Sciences’ mission and goals.

History

The Research Committee of the Faculty of Medical Sciences was established in 1995, shortly after the founding of the Faculty, with the primary objective of promoting and nurturing research within the newly established academic environment. From its inception until 2003, the Committee functioned as an independent body, operating in a supportive and advisory capacity within the Faculty’s governance framework.

Emeritus Professor
E.R. Jansz

First Chairperson of the Research Committee

(1995 – 2003)

Emeritus Professor E. R. Jansz served as the founding Chairperson of the Research Committee, while Dr Hemantha Peiris was appointed as the first Honorary Secretary. Both continued to serve in these pioneering roles throughout this formative period (1995–2003). Under their leadership, the Committee laid the foundations for a research culture within the Faculty through the organisation of research workshops, dissemination of research guidance, and the promotion of scholarly engagement among academic staff.

This early phase was instrumental in establishing the Research Committee as a central body for research development within the Faculty, shaping its subsequent expansion and formalisation in later years.

Emeritus Professor
Hemantha Peiris

First Honorary Secretary of the Research Committee

(1995 – 2003)