Director Message

Dear Researchers and Academics,

I am pleased to announce the call for papers for the 1st Annual Research Symposium of Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine-2024 (ARS PGIIM-2024), which will be held on 18th October 2024 at the Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine.

The symposium aims to bring together scholars and experts of indigenous medicine including Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and Deshiya Chikitsa to exchange and discuss recent advancements, challenges, and emerging trends in clinical research, interdisciplinary approaches, economic empowerment through indigenous medicine, traditional medicine for communicable and non-communicable diseases, intergenerational transmission of indigenous medical knowledge, revitalizing of indigenous medicine, and innovations of indigenous medicine.
Researchers are invited to submit original contributions in the form of research papers based on given symposium guidelines which can be seen on PGIIM webpage. I look forward to your participation in 1st Annual Research Symposium of Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine-2024.

If you have any questions or require further information, please contact Mr. Ruchira Gunarathna at library@pgiimed.cmb.ac.lk or 0112-681287.

Best regards.

Professor SMS Samarakoon
Director/PGIIM
Chief Organizer – 1st Annual Research Symposium of Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine-2024
Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine

About Conference

The Annual Research Symposium of the Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine is the first research symposium at PGIIIM. The conference will be held on 18th October 2024 at the PGIM.The primary objective of this symposium is to provide a comprehensive platform for researchers and practitioners in the field of Indigenous Medicine to disseminate their latest findings and advancements. Through this event, we aim to facilitate meaningful discussions, exchange of ideas, and networking opportunities among professionals dedicated to the advancement of Indigenous Medicine.

Conference Committee

Conference Speakers

Chief Guest

Senior Professor H.D. Karunarathna
Vice Chancellor, University of Colombo

Guest of Honour

Professor Anup Takar
Director, Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, India

Keynote Speaker

Emeritus Professor Jayantha Jayawardene
Former Director of Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine

Paper Submission

We are pleased to announce the Call for Papers for the Annual Research Symposium (ARS PGIIM), scheduled to take place on October 18, 2024, at the premises of PGIIM. We invite researchers and practitioners in the field of Indigenous Medicine to submit their latest findings and advancements. This symposium aims to foster meaningful discussions, exchange of ideas, and networking opportunities among professionals dedicated to the advancement of Indigenous Medicine. Submit your abstracts/Extended Abstract and join us in contributing to the future of this vital field.

Annual Research Symposium Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine

“Preserving Heritage through Quality Research”

Conference Sub Themes

Clinical Research in Ayurveda/Unani/Siddha/Traditional Medicine
Interdisciplinary Perspective on Indigenous Medicine
Economic Empowerment through Indigenous Medicine
Traditional Medicine for Communicable Diseases/Non Communicable Diseases
Intergenerational Transmission of Indigenous Medicine/Traditional Knowledge
Empowering/Revitalizing Indigenous Medicine
Innovations in Indigenous Medicine

Important Dates

- Paper Submission Deadline: 08^th August 2024
- Notification of Acceptance: 15^th August 2024
- Final Presentation Submission: 10^th October 2024
- Registration Deadline: 10^th October 2024
- Conference Date: 18^th October 2024

ARS 2024- Call for Abstracts and Guidelines for Authors

Guidelines for Authors

Submissions Email

Your submission please send through below email.

library@pgiimed.cmb.ac.lk

Paper Format

Abstract should be

An abstract is a concise summary of a research paper’s content, including its background, purpose, methodology, results, and conclusion.

Should be one paragraph, Word limit: 300-350 words.
No more than 5 Key words.
Written in lowercase letters (except for names/scientific names), Separated by commas. Do not include subheadings, bullets, lists, or headers/footers in the abstract.
Titles should be short but descriptive.
Informative titles, indicating key points, are encouraged.
Abbreviations should not be used in the title.
Font- 12 point Times New Roman
Paragraph- Single spaced 1.5
Page margin- Top: 1 inch, Bottom: 1 inch, Left: 1.5, Right: 1

Extended Abstract

The word count for the Extended Abstract should be between 1000 and 1200 words. Please include a maximum of five (5) key references. The Extended Abstract should be organized as follows:

- Abstract and Keywords
- Introduction
- Problem Statement
- Objectives
- Materials and Methods
- Significant of the Study
- Results and Discussion
- Conclusion & Recommendations
- References