MESSAGE FROM THE SYMPOSIUM CHAIR
It is with great pleasure and a deep sense of purpose that I extend a warm welcome to all participants, contributors, and distinguished guests to the International Symposium on Ayurveda, Unani, and Siddha medicine (ISAUS-2025) of the Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine (PGIIM), scheduled to be held on 17th and 18th October 2025. This year’s symposium builds on the momentum of our inaugural Annual Research Symposium held last year, marking a significant milestone as we elevate the event to the international stage for the first time. The theme for this year, “Preserving Heritage Through Quality Research”, remains unchanged a deliberate and thoughtful decision by the organizing committee. In an era of rapid modernization, this theme encapsulates our collective responsibility to protect, validate, and advance the profound knowledge systems embedded within Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani medicine. These time-tested traditions are not relics of the past, but living sciences that continue to offer meaningful contributions to global health and well-being.As the only authorized higher education institute in Sri Lanka to award the Doctor of Medicine degree and grant Board Certification in all three systems of medicine; Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani, PGIIM stands at the forefront of integrating traditional wisdom with contemporary scientific rigor. Our research symposium is a key platform to foster scholarly dialogue, interdisciplinary collaboration, and evidence-based development in traditional and integrative medicine.This year’s symposium welcomes original research contributions across a broad range of themes including but not limited to clinical research in Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, traditional medicine, pharmacognosy, drug discovery, medical anthropology, and other relevant disciplines aligned with our sub-themes. We are particularly enthusiastic to see increased participation from international scholars, researchers, and postgraduate students, especially from India, and from our own network of Sri Lankan universities and institutions.
By bringing together a diverse academic and professional community, we hope to strengthen the bridges between tradition and innovation, and between local knowledge systems and global research standards. On behalf of the organizing committee and PGIIM, I invite you all to be part of this important academic gathering. Join us in celebrating our heritage through rigorous inquiry, thoughtful dialogue, and shared aspirations for a healthier world.
We look forward to welcoming you in October 2025.
Professor S.M.S.Samarakoon
Symposium Chair/Director
International Symposium on Ayurveda, Unani, and Siddha medicine (ISAUS-2025)
Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine (PGIIM),
University of Colombo
International Symposium on Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha Medicine (ISAUS 2025)
The Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, is proud to announce ISAUS 2025 — an international symposium uniting experts, researchers, and practitioners in Ayurveda, Unani, and Siddha!
🗓 Dates: October 17–18, 2025
Join us for this exciting event to explore the latest advancements in indigenous medicine, exchange knowledge, and connect with esteemed scholars from around the globe.
submit your abstracts to the following email- arspgiim@pgiimed.cmb.ac.lk
Chief Guest
Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilake
Vice Chancellor
University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
Guest of Honour
Professor PK Bharadwaj
Chancellor
Himalayiya University, India
Keynote Speaker
Senior Professor(Chair) Priyani A Paranagama
Dean-Faculty of Graduates Studies
University of Kelaniya
Keynote Speaker
Dr.LPA Karunathilaka
Veteran Ayurveda Surgeon
Former Head-Ayurveda Secion
IIM, University of Colombo
Call for Papers — International Symposium on Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha Medicine (ISAUS 2025)
“Preserving Heritage through Quality Research”
The Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, is pleased to announce the Call for Papers for the International Symposium on Ayurveda, Unani and Siddha Medicine (ISAUS 2025), scheduled to take place on October 17–18, 2025.
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, facilitate the exchange of ideas, and create valuable networking opportunities among professionals dedicated to the growth and evolution of Indigenous Medicine.
Submit your abstracts along with the extended abstract, and be part of shaping the future of this vital field.
Symposium Themes
- Clinical Research on Traditional Systems of Medicine
- Health Promotion through Traditional Systems of Medicine
- Health and Wellness Tourism through Traditional Systems of Medicine
- Traditional Medicine based Nutraceuticals and Pharmaceuticals
Important Dates
- Paper Submission Deadline: 10th August 2025
- Notification of Acceptance: 30th August 2025
- Registration Deadline: 1st September 2025 – 30th September 2025
- Conference Date: 17th & 18th October 2025
Submit your abstract to the following email- arspgiim@pgiimed.cmb.ac.lk
Registration Fees ISAUS 2025
All symposium participants must pay the registration fee
- Symposium fee for Presenters(Undergraduates-Local) – Lkr 3000.00
- Symposium fee for Presenters(Local) – Lkr 4000.00
- Symposium fee for Participants(Local) – Lkr 4000.00
- Symposium fee for Participants/Presenters (Foreign)- 15 USD
The registration fees cover
-Access to scientific sessions
-Symposium kit
-Refreshments and Lunch
-Certificate
-E Proceeding
Account Details
will be updated soon
Cancelation Policy
In case of any cancellation or non-attendance, unfortunately, the registration fees are not refundable.
Symposium Coordinator
Email: arspgiim@pgiimed.cmb.ac.lk
Phone:+9411268128/+94712438594