{"id":94,"date":"2018-09-11T10:55:47","date_gmt":"2018-09-11T10:55:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/?page_id=94"},"modified":"2026-03-31T04:17:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T04:17:05","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.res.cmb.ac.lk\/fim\/senarathne\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;134&#8243; img_size=&#8221;225*300&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Google Scholar&#8221; style=&#8221;outline-custom&#8221; outline_custom_color=&#8221;#666666&#8243; outline_custom_hover_background=&#8221;#666666&#8243; outline_custom_hover_text=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;research-btn&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fscholar.google.com%2Fcitations%3Fuser%3DiVd136UAAAAJ%26hl%3Den||target:%20_blank|&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;ResearchGate&#8221; style=&#8221;outline-custom&#8221; outline_custom_color=&#8221;#666666&#8243; outline_custom_hover_background=&#8221;#666666&#8243; outline_custom_hover_text=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;research-btn&#8221;][vc_btn title=&#8221;Researcher ID&#8221; style=&#8221;outline-custom&#8221; outline_custom_color=&#8221;#666666&#8243; outline_custom_hover_background=&#8221;#666666&#8243; outline_custom_hover_text=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; el_class=&#8221;research-btn&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;]<h1 class=\"fac-big-title fac-title text-left\" style=\"color:#4b4b4b\">BIOGRAPHY<\/h1>\n[vc_column_text]Dr. U.R.S.R.K. Senarathne has been serving as a Senior Lecturer and Consultant Physician in the specialty of <em>Rasa Shastra<\/em> and <em>Bhaishajya Kalpana<\/em> at the Department of Ayurveda Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, and Community Medicine, Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, since 2022. In 2023, she was the recipient of the Dr. Srinika Weerakoon Award for the Best Academic Performance in the Certificate in Teaching and Higher Education program, conducted by the Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC) at the University of Colombo. She is also accredited by the Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA), United Kingdom.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to contributing her subject expertise in the pharmaceutical field, she also shares her clinical experience as a consultant physician at Borella Ayurveda Hospital. Her Doctorate in Medicine (MD), obtained from the Department of Rasa Shastra and Bhashajya Kalpana at the Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda, Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar, India, is oriented towards Bronchial Asthma, drug development, preclinical and pharmaceutical research, including shelf-life evaluation.<\/p>\n<p>She also contributes her expertise in psychological support by serving as a temporary student counselor for three years. With nine years of experience in medical education, she has functioned as a yoga and lifestyle instructor through her role as a Government Ayurveda Community Medical Officer, fostering strong interpersonal skills and promoting interdisciplinary collaboration. Following the completion of her Doctorate in Medicine (MD), she served for two years as a consultant at the Provincial Ayurveda Production Unit in Pallekele and concurrently operated a specialized respiratory clinic at the Provincial Ayurveda Hospital, Pallekele. She actively disseminates her research-based knowledge to undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as to independent scholars beyond the academic setting. Her scholarly contributions include numerous publications in reputed journals, as well as presentations at both national and international conferences, including a keynote address.<\/p>\n<p>Dr.Senarathne is currently serving as the coordinator for the Diploma in Ayurveda Pharmacy program for the 2024\u20132026 batch and the forthcoming intake, Secretary of the Specialty Board in Rasa Shastra and Bhaishajya Kalpana at the Postgraduate Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo and Appointed as a member of the International Collaboration Committee, further extending her engagement in global academic networks.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<h3 class=\"fac-title text-left\" style=\"color:#4b4b4b\">Qualifications, Fellowships and Certifications<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"ul-card \">\n\t\t\t<li class=\"\"><div class=\"dy\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"degree\">MD (Ayu) <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"year\">2017-2020<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"description\"><p class=\"what\">MD (Ayu) Rasa Sastra &amp; Bhaisajya Kalpana<\/p><p class=\"where\">Gujarat Ayurveda University, Jamnagar, India<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li class=\"\"><div class=\"dy\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"degree\">MSc<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"year\">2011- 2013<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"description\"><p class=\"what\">MSc (Management &amp; administration of Ayurveda Hospital &amp; Institutions)<\/p><p class=\"where\">GWAI, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li class=\"\"><div class=\"dy\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"degree\">MA<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"year\">2015<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"description\"><p class=\"what\">MA (Buddhist Ayurveda Counseling)<\/p><p class=\"where\">PG Institute of Pali &amp; Buddhist Studies<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li class=\"\"><div class=\"dy\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"degree\">BAMS<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"year\">2000-2005<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"description\"><p class=\"what\">BAMS <\/p><p class=\"where\">Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li class=\"\"><div class=\"dy\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"degree\">Advanced Certificate<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"year\">2015<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"description\"><p class=\"what\">Advanced Certificate in English for Business and Professional Communications<\/p><p class=\"where\">The Open University of Sri Lanka <\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li class=\"\"><div class=\"dy\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"degree\">Certificate Course<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"year\">2013<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"description\"><p class=\"what\">Certificate Course in Yoga and Relaxation Technics<\/p><p class=\"where\">GWAI, University of Kelaniya<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li class=\"\"><div class=\"dy\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"degree\">Certificate Course<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"year\">2019<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"description\"><p class=\"what\">Certificate Course in Computer<\/p><p class=\"where\">SAHJANAND Computer Education Institute, Jamnagar, Gujarat, India<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li class=\"\"><div class=\"dy\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"degree\">Certificate Course<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"year\">2002<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"description\"><p class=\"what\">Certificate Course in Pharmacist<\/p><p class=\"where\">Industrial &amp; Vocational Training Headquarters, Kadawatha \u2013 Sri Lanka<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li class=\"\"><div class=\"dy\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"degree\">Certificate Course<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"year\">2023<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"description\"><p class=\"what\">Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education of the Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC)<\/p><p class=\"where\">University of Colombo<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li class=\"\"><div class=\"dy\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"degree\">Certificate Course<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"year\">2023<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"description\"><p class=\"what\">Accredited as a teacher by the Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA)<\/p><p class=\"where\"> UK<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li class=\"\"><div class=\"dy\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"degree\">Certificate Course<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"year\">2025<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"description\"><p class=\"what\">Certificate Course on Translating the Science of Happiness and Meditation into Practice<\/p><p class=\"where\">Organized by the Centre for Meditation Research, University of Colombo, in collaboration with the Rekhi Foundation for Happiness, USA<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;]<h2 class=\"fac-title text-left\" style=\"color:#4b4b4b\">Positions<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"ul-dates \">\n\t\t\t<li class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dates\"><span>Present<\/span><span>2021<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\"><h4>Senior Lecturer grade II<\/h4><p>Department of Dravya Guna Vignana, Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Rajagiriya <\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dates\"><span>2025<\/span><span>2022<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\"><h4>Student Counselor <\/h4><p>Faculty of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Rajagiriya <\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dates\"><span>Present<\/span><span>2023<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\"><h4>Exam coordinator<\/h4><p>2nd professional BAMS batch<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dates\"><span>Present<\/span><span>start<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\"><h4>Subject coordinator: Rasa Shastra <\/h4><p>2018\/2019 BAMS, 2019\/20 BAMS, 2020-2021 BAMS batch, 2021-2022 batches and Previous Level Batches.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dates\"><span>2026<\/span><span>2024<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\"><h4>Treasurer<\/h4><p>Academic and non-academic welfare society, FIM, UOC<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<li class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"dates\"><span>2028<\/span><span>2026<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content\"><h4>Course coordinator: Diploma in Ayurveda Pharmacy course <\/h4><p>FIM, UOC<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/li><\/ul>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;134&#8243; 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