Prof. Janitha A. Liyanage Central Laboratory

The main laboratory operates under Professor Janitha A. Liyanage Central Laboratory, GWUIM has been established to conduct experiments of research studies that integrate modern sciences with indigenous knowledge for the advancement of indigenous medicine for the benefit of people.  The laboratory has strengths of highly qualified academics, experienced researchers, and well-trained laboratory staff.  The main laboratory has the capacity to serve the researching needs of undergraduates, postgraduate students, clinicians and industry. Further, it has the potential to expand its laboratory service offer widening the range of beneficiaries.

The main laboratory plays a key role in university teaching endeavours conducting practical classes and examinations for biochemistry, analytical chemistry, physiology, pathology and microbiology of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. In addition to that, the main laboratory renders its service to both national and international collaborative research projects and product development projects of Ayurveda and other alternative medical solutions. Moreover, the laboratory’s testing services cater drug analyses, clinical testing, medical screening, quality compliance testing of pharmaceuticals, especially pertinent to the indigenous pharmaceutical industry and indigenous medical practices.