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SLCM Annual Scientific Sessions 2026

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The Sri Lankan College of Microbiologists

Annual Scientific Sessions 2026

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10th, 11th & 12th August 2026 Hotel Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayawardenepura

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Annual Bulletin 2026

35th Annual Scientific Sessions (10th – 12th Aug 2026)

Deadline: 19th March 2026

Submission Categories ▼

Review Articles
Research (Original) Articles
General Articles
Case Reports
Abstracts (for Sessions)

Review Process ▼

All manuscripts undergo a formal peer-review process by two independent experts to maintain high academic standards. Acceptance is contingent upon a successful review and adherence to prescribed formatting guidelines.

Guidelines & Submission Documents ▼

Click the items below to download the relevant formatting instructions:

[GDL-001] Guidelines for Submission 2026 [FRM-001] Cover Letter Format 2026 [FRM-002] Title Page Format 2026 [GDL-002] Guidelines for Preparing Abstracts [FRM-003] Checklist for Submission 2026

We look forward to your valuable contributions.

Editor, Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists

The President 2025/2026

Dr Jayanthi.P.Elwitigala

MBBS, Dip Micro, MD Medical Microbiology
Consultant Microbiologist

National Reference Laboratory for STI & HIV
National STI/AIDS Control Programme (NSACP)
Colombo 10

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