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Genetech was founded by Dr. Maya B. Gunasekera, who obtained her doctorate from the National Institute of Medical Research, UK., and was a Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Colombo. She was responsible for introducing Molecular Biology and Gene Technology to the curriculum of the Faculty of Science, University of Colombo. She was one of the pioneers in the use of DNA testing in forensic casework in Sri Lanka. She also developed a new molecular method for the detection of the dengue virus. Dr. Maya Gunasekera passed away in April 2006.