Professor N. R. Samaranayake of the Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ), participated in the 10th Anniversary Meeting of the Assembly of the Members of the South-East Asia Regulatory Network (SEARN), held on 4–5 August 2026 in Kathmandu, Nepal.
The regional meeting brought together pharmaceutical and medical product regulatory authorities from across South-East Asia to strengthen cooperation in the regulation of medicines, vaccines, therapeutics, and medical devices. Discussions focused on enhancing regional manufacturing capacity, establishing collaborative surveillance systems to monitor the safety of medical products, and promoting mutual recognition of regulatory decisions among participating countries.
The meeting also provided a platform to discuss SEARN’s strategic priorities and future direction, highlighting the importance of regional collaboration in strengthening regulatory systems and ensuring the quality, safety, and effectiveness of medical products.
Professor Samaranayake’s participation reflects USJ’s commitment to international academic engagement and knowledge exchange in pharmaceutical sciences and healthcare regulation. Such opportunities contribute to strengthening professional expertise and fostering regional cooperation in public health and medicine regulation.
