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WE BID ADIEU TO ANOTHER GIANT OF CISIR/ITI-by Dr. R.O.B Wijesekera Dr. R. O. B. Wijesekera Source:Dailymirror Dr. R. O. B. Wijesekera, the doyen of Natural Product Chemistry, and a much loved figure among all those he worked with passed away on July 13, 2021 after a brief illness. He was 92 at the time of death.  Knowing his abiding love of cricket, he would have said with a satisfied smile, “I have batted a good innings”.  Dr. ROB leaves behind his charming wife Marina.  It is no secret that Dr. Wijesekera was a scientist par excellence. But not many know about his endearing qualities as a human being. I will attempt to do justice to both aspects.    Dr. Wijesekera started his research career at the MRI in 1952, where he worked on indigenous medicinal plants. He earned his PhD from the University of Sheffield in 1955 and returned ...