A Jeevithayata Idadenna, Sirasa TV sinhala interview of Prof. Athula Sumathipala, Hon. Director, Institute for Research & Development in Health & Social Care on the 31st of January 2019. Through this interview, the professor introduces the concept of PPIE, its value and ability to contribute towards research.
The role played by the Institute for Research & Development in-order to establish and promote PPIE within the Sri Lankan sphere of research is also discussed.
In addition to this, the interview covers the current standing of Sri Lankan research, in comparison to research conducted in the international sphere. Its also tackles the issue of research ethics and fears people have with regard to engaging-in or being a part of research.
Furthermore, the Gaveshana magazine, a tri-lingual publication from the institute and the twin registry maintained by it are also mentioned. The professors disaster management experience, post 2004 tsunami cataclysm, and the research engaged in by the institute are also touched on.