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Invited Guest Lectures<\/h3>\n[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

\u201cGenetic Prophecy\u201d<\/strong>
\nGuest Lecture – Sri Lanka Rationalists Association May 20, 1984.<\/p>\n

\u201cSome Aspects of Clinical Genetics\u201d<\/strong>
\nGuest Lecture – Galle Clinical Society
\nSeptember 18, 1984<\/p>\n

\u201c25 Years of Genetic Counselling\u201d<\/strong>
\nGuest Lecture – Faculty of Medicine, University of Kuwait
\nMarch 25, 1985.<\/p>\n

\u201cA New Cytogenetics <\/strong>– <\/strong>The Reawakening\u201d\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>
\nGuest Lecture – College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists, Sri Lanka.
\nAnnual Scientific Sessions
\nMay 5, 1991<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is Genetic<\/strong>!\u00a0 <\/strong>What then?\u201d<\/strong>
\nGuest Lecture – Panadura Clinical Society, Sri Lanka
\nMarch 17, 1992.<\/p>\n

\u201cGenes and the Eye\u201d<\/strong>
\nGuest Lecture – Sri Lanka College of Ophthalmologists
\nFebruary 16, 1992.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Dysmorphic Child <\/strong>– <\/strong>A Cordon and Search in Paediatrics\u201d<\/strong>
\nGuest Lecture \/ Update Lecture Series – Sri Lanka Paediatric Association, Sri Lanka January 27, 1993.<\/p>\n

\u201cBirth Defects and Parental Responsibility\u201d<\/strong>
\nGuest Lecture – Academy of Child Psychology. Sri Lanka
\nMay 28, 1994.<\/p>\n

\u201cBiology & Genetic Basis of Cancer\u201d<\/strong>.
\nBreast Cancer Update – Sri Lanka Medical Association. Colombo. Sri Lanka.
\nJuly 20, 1997.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Role of Fluorescence In Situ Hybridisation in Prenatal Diagnosis\u201d<\/strong>
\nGuest Lecture – Sri Lanka Medical Association Foundation Sessions. Colombo, Sri Lanka.
\nNovember 6-7, 1998.<\/p>\n

\u201cGenetics of Thalassaemia\u201d<\/strong>
\nGuest Lecture – Seminar on Thalassaemia.
\nKandy Thalassaemia Association, Kandy, Sri Lanka.
\nNovember 13, 1998.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrontiers in Cytogenetics\u201d<\/strong>
\nGuest Lecture – Galle Clinical Society- Annual Academic Sessions. Galle, Sri Lanka.
\nAugust 21, 1999.<\/p>\n

\u201cGenethics in Sri Lanka <\/strong>– <\/strong>The Slumbering Sentinels\u201d<\/strong>
\nGuest Lecture – Sri Lanka Medical Association – 113th<\/sup> Annual Academic Sessions. March 24, 2000.<\/p>\n

\u201cSports Medicine in the Molecular Era\u201d<\/strong>
\nGuest Lecture – Sri Lanka Medical Association – 113th<\/sup> Annual Academic Sessions.
\nMarch 24, 2000.<\/p>\n

\u201cNon<\/strong>–<\/strong>Traditional Inheritance in a Molecular Era\u201d<\/strong>
\nPaediatric Update \u2013 Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians
\nJuly 28, 2000.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Role of Counseling in Birth Defects\u201d<\/strong>
\nMedical Update Programme \u2013 2003
\nIndependent Medical Practitioners Association of Sri Lanka
\nOPA Auditorium,
\nMay 11, 2003.<\/p>\n

\u201cGenes, the Church & Reality\u201d<\/strong>
\nGuest Lecture \u2013 Annual General Meeting of the Catholic National Commission for Pastoral Care of Migrants, Tourists and Health Care Workers Colombo.
\nOctober 20, 2005.<\/p>\n

\u201cGenetics & Rheumatic Diseases \u2013 Implications for the Future\u201d<\/strong>
\nGuest Lecture \u2013 Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association of\u00a0 Rheumatology and Medical Rehabilitation.
\nJanuary 22, 2006<\/p>\n

\u201cGenetics & Counseling in Multiple Polyposis Syndromes\u201d<\/strong>
\nGut Club, National Hospital, Colombo.
\nJune, 2006.<\/p>\n

\u201cGenetics of Fertility\u201d<\/strong>
\nGuest Lecture <\/strong>\u2013 41st<\/sup> Annual Academic Sessions of the Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists.
\nJune 29. 2008.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe New Reproductive and Genetic Technologies and the Church in Sri Lanka\u201d<\/strong>
\nThe Colombo Deanery<\/strong>
\nMay, 2009.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe New Reproductive and Genetic Technologies that challenge the Church in SriLanka\u201d<\/strong>. <\/strong>
\nChilaw Archdiocese<\/strong>. <\/strong>
\nDecember 7, 2009.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe New Reproductive and Genetic Technologies in Sri Lanka\u201d Are we in a slumber?<\/em><\/strong>
\nCentre for Strategic Studies, <\/strong>Colombo
\nOctober, 2012.<\/p>\n

\u201cSoft Skills\u2019<\/strong>
\nLanka <\/strong>[<\/strong>Apollo<\/strong>] <\/strong>Hospitals <\/strong>[<\/strong>Pvt<\/strong>] <\/strong>Ltd<\/strong>. <\/strong>Colombo.
\nDecember 2012.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Pathologist \u2013 A Dignified Professional\u201d<\/strong>
\nCollege of Pathologists of Sri Lanka<\/strong>
\nMay \/July 2021.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Confident Professional in Ind<\/strong>i<\/strong>genous Medicine\u201d<\/strong>
\nIndigenous Institute of Medicine, University of Colombo<\/strong>
\nJuly 2021.<\/p>\n

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SEMINARS \/ SYMPOSIA & COURSES (Speaker \/ Resource Person)<\/h3>\n[vc_column_text]Deafness, Genetics and Genetic Counselling<\/strong>.<\/strong>
\nSeminar for the teachers of the hearing impaired in Sri Lanka. In collaboration with
\nthe Japan International Agency – November 8, 1985. Colombo, Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n

Genetics and Retinoblastoma<\/strong>.
\nSymposium of the Annual Congress of the Ophthalmological Society of Ceylon. October 19, 1987. Colombo, Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n

Recombinant DNA approach to the Diagnosis of Parasitic and Genetic Diseases<\/strong>.
\nSymposium organised in collaboration with the International Scientific Programme in Chemical Sciences and the Institute for Medical Genetics. University of Uppsala, Sweden. March 11, 1988. Colombo, Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n

Philosophy and Ethics of Modern Biology<\/strong>.<\/strong>
\nSymposium of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka, Sponsored by The British Council. September 23, 1988, Colombo, Sri Lanka<\/p>\n

Genetics of Some Oral and Craniofacial Disorders<\/strong>.
\nSeminar of the Academic Sessions of the College of Dentistry and Stomatology of Sri Lanka February 11, 1990. Colombo, Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n

Gender Verification <\/strong>– <\/strong>The Dilemma<\/strong>.<\/strong>
\nSeminar of the Sri Lanka Sports Medicine Association, sponsored by Roche & Co. March 29, 1992. Colombo, Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n

Reducing the Risk of Birth Defects<\/strong>.<\/strong>
\nSeminar\/Workshop organised by the Colombo Jaycees, sponsored by UNICEF.September 19, 1993. Colombo, Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n

Twin Studies and Genetics<\/strong>.<\/strong>
\nLecture \/ Symposium of the Sri Lanka Medical Association, Annual Sessions, March 28, 1997. Colombo. Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n

Gene Therapy <\/strong>– <\/strong>The Basis of Genetic Disease<\/strong>.
\nSeminar at the First Scientific Congress of the Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians, July 19, 1997. Colombo. Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n

Ethical Dilemmas in Genetics<\/strong>.<\/strong>
\nSeminar of The Guild of St Luke – Saints Cosmos & Damien. (Association of Roman Catholic Doctors and Dental Surgeons of Sri Lanka). October 5, 1997. Colombo.\u00a0 Sri Lanka<\/p>\n

Genes & Sports<\/span><\/h3>\n

Team Physician Development Course<\/strong>
\n(Accredited by the International Federation of Sports Medicine) September 18 – 20. 1994. Colombo. Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n

The New Technologies and the Dilemma of a Catholic Doctor in Sri Lanka<\/strong>.
\nNational Seminar on Bioethics and the Family
\nLaity Council of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Sri Lanka & the Catholic Doctors Guild. August 22-30. 2002.<\/p>\n

Genetic Screening for Cancer<\/strong>
\nCeylinco Cancer Detection Centre.
\nJanuary 12, 2003.
\n
\nCurrent Trends in Genetic Modification of Foods<\/strong>
\nSeminar Organised by the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka
\nMay 31, 2003.<\/p>\n

The New Genethics<\/strong>
\nSymposium on New Genetics & Assisted Reproductive Technologies<\/strong>
\nSri Lanka Medical Association \u2013 Annual Academic Sessions,
\nMarch 24, 2005.
\n
\nDialogue I \u2013 Moral Direction for Science<\/strong>
\nSociety for the Integration of Science & Human Values [SISV]
\nJuly 3, 2005.<\/p>\n

What is Down Syndrome?<\/strong>
\nA Seminar on Down Syndrome
\nAssociation of Parents of the Special Child.
\nNov. 5, 2005.<\/p>\n

Genetic Causes of Fetal Malformations<\/strong>
\nFetal Medicine Seminar – Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
\n39th<\/sup>Annual Scientific Sessions.
\nOctober 20\u2013 22, 2006.<\/p>\n

Modern Reproductive Technologies in Sri Lanka<\/strong>
\nSymposium \u2013 Modern Reproductive Technologies
\nBishops Institute for Orientation Studies
\nMay 31,2008.<\/p>\n

Genetics of Colorectal Cancers<\/strong>
\nSymposium- Gastroenterological & Digestive Endoscopy Society of Sri Lanka
\nNovember, 2008.<\/p>\n

Cytogenetics<\/strong>
\nSymposium on Human Genetics
\n122nd<\/sup> Annual Academic Sessions – Sri Lanka Medical Association
\nMarch 2009.<\/p>\n

Scope of Sports Medicine<\/strong>
\nNOC Sports Medicine Course for Doctors
\nSeptember 26, 2009.<\/p>\n

HIV & Genetics<\/strong>
\nSymposium \u2013 Sexually Transmitted Infections
\nSri Lanka College of Venereologists
\n20th<\/sup> Annual Scientific Sessions
\nOctober 16, 2015.<\/p>\n

Infertility and the new Technologies in Assisted Reproduction<\/strong>
\nSymposium – <\/strong>The Guild of St. Luke Saints Cosmos & Damian
\nSeptember 10, 2016.<\/p>\n

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PLENARY, INAUGURAL & MEMORIAL LECTURES<\/h3>\n[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

\u201cGenetics of Breast Cancer\u201d<\/strong>
\nPlenary Lecture<\/strong>
\nCollege of Pathologists of Sri Lanka. Academic Sessions.
\nDecember 5, 1997.<\/p>\n

\u201cBlazing a Genetic Trail \u2013 The Human Genome\u201d<\/strong>
\nProf<\/strong>. <\/strong>Darrel Wijeratne Memorial Lecture \u2013 2000<\/strong>.
\nFaculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna.
\nOctober 4, 2000.<\/p>\n

\u201cGenes, Dreams and Reality\u201d <\/strong>
\nInaugural Lecture 2000, University of Colombo<\/strong>.<\/strong>
\nColombo.
\nDecember 5, 2000.<\/p>\n

\u201cGenetics in Sports\u201d<\/strong>
\nPlenary Lecture<\/strong>
\nVIth Asian Congress of Sports Medicine<\/strong>.
\n25th<\/sup> October, Colombo 2003.<\/p>\n

\u201cGenes, Cancer & Genealogy\u201d<\/strong>
\nPlenary Lecture<\/strong> – 5th<\/sup> Annual Scientific Sessions of the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
\nJanuary 19, 2009.<\/p>\n

Genetic Diagnostics 2010<\/strong>
\nPlenary Lecture\u00a0 <\/strong>
\nAnnual Academic Sessions of the Galle Medical Association 2010
\nSeptember 18, 2010.<\/p>\n

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ORATIONS \/ KEYNOTE SPEECHES<\/h3>\n[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

The Dr. M.P.M. Cooray Memorial Oration \u2013 2007<\/strong>
\nThe New Reproductive Technologies in Sri Lanka<\/strong>
\nA Christian perspective<\/em><\/strong>
\nThe Guild of St. Luke Saints Cosmos & Damian<\/strong>
\nAugust 4, 2007. SLMA, Colombo.<\/p>\n

Chief Guest & Keynote Speech<\/strong>
\nVIth International Congress of the Peradeniya Medical School Alumni Association,<\/strong> [<\/strong>PEMSAA]<\/strong>, August 23 \u2013 25, 2006. <\/strong>Peradeniya.<\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>
\nChief Guest & Commencement lecture \u2013 2009<\/strong>
\nFaculty of Medical Sciences <\/strong>
\nUniversity of Sri Jayewardenepura<\/strong>
\nNugegoda. <\/strong>September 22, 2009. \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Scope of Sports Medicine and its Present Status in Sri Lanka <\/strong>
\nKeynote Speech<\/strong>
\nNOC Sports Medicine Course<\/strong> \u2013 2010
\nColombo
\nSeptember 10, 2010.<\/p>\n

Chief Guest & Keynote Speech<\/strong>
\nSri Jayewardenepura General Hospital<\/strong>
\n27th<\/sup> Annual Scientific Sessions – Clinical Society<\/strong>
\nSri Jayewardenepura
\nDecember 15, 2012.<\/p>\n

Chief Guest & Keynote Speech<\/strong>
\nInduction of 31st<\/sup> President of the College of Surgeons of Sri Lanka<\/strong>
\nColombo.
\nJanuary 19, 2013.<\/p>\n

Chief Guest & Commencement Lecture<\/strong>
\nFaculty of Medicine<\/strong>
\nUniversity of Peradeniya<\/strong>
\nPeradeniya<\/strong>
\nMarch, 2013.<\/p>\n

Chief Guest & Keynote Speech<\/strong>
\nInduction of President of the Sri Lanka College of Haematologists<\/strong>
\nColombo.
\nJanuary 24, 2014.<\/p>\n

Chief Guest & Keynote Speech<\/strong>
\nXIIth International Congress of the Peradeniya Medical School Alumni Association,<\/strong> [<\/strong>PEMSAA<\/strong>].<\/strong> Peradeniya.<\/strong>
\nSeptember 18–<\/strong>19, 2014.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Chief Guest & Keynote Speech<\/strong>
\nAnnual Scientific Sessions<\/strong>
\nAssociation of Critical Care & Emergency Medicine<\/strong>
\nColombo
\nNovember 22, 2014.<\/p>\n

Chief Guest & Keynote Speech<\/strong>
\nSri Lanka College of Venereologists<\/strong>
\n20th<\/sup> Annual Scientific Sessions<\/strong>
\nColombo
\nOctober 15–<\/strong>17, 2015.<\/p>\n

Chief Guest & Keynote Speech<\/strong>
\nThe College of Otorhinolaryngologists & Head and Neck Surgeons of Sri Lanka<\/strong>
\n11th<\/sup> Annual Academic Sessions<\/strong>
\nColombo. <\/strong>November 14, 2015.<\/p>\n

Chief Guest & Keynote Speech<\/strong>
\nInduction of 25th<\/sup> President of the College of Ophthalmologists of Sri Lanka <\/strong>
\nColombo
\nJanuary 23, 2016.<\/p>\n

Chief Guest & Keynote Speech<\/strong>
\nAnnual Acdemic Sessions of the Faculty of Medicine, Galle<\/strong>
\nOctober 23, 2016.<\/p>\n

Chief Guest & Keynote Speech<\/strong>
\nInduction of 26th<\/sup> President of the College of Ophthalmologists of Sri Lanka <\/strong>
\nColombo
\nJanuary 18, 2017.
\nChief Guest & Keynote Speech<\/strong><\/p>\n

Honours Night 2016<\/strong>
\nSt Peter\u2019s College<\/strong>
\nColombo
\nFebruary 13, 2016.<\/p>\n

Chief Guest & Keynote Speech<\/strong>
\nAnnual Scientific Sessions<\/strong>
\nMedico<\/strong>–<\/strong>Legal Society of Sri Lanka<\/strong>
\nColombo
\nAugust 27, 2016.<\/p>\n

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