Others

Ongoing researches

  1. Impact of exercises on taste thresholds in diabetics
  2. Life style adjustments in attenuating the trajectory towards DM in GDM mothers
  3. Intentional physiological weight reduction on body composition in metabolic markers

Other Activities

National level

  1. President of the Physiological Society of Sri Lanka (PSSL) – 2015/2016
  2. Vice-President (for Sri Lanka)  of the South Asian Association of Physiologists (SAAP) – November 2016 to date
  3. General Secretary – Sri Lanka Association of Advancement of Sciences – 2003 and 2004
  4. Convenor – National Coordinating Committee of Reproductive Health Research – 2013 to date
  5. President – Physiological Society of Sri Lanka – 2015/2016
  6. Vice-president – Physiological Society of Sri Lanka – 2014/2015
  7. Editor -Physiological Society of Sri Lanka 2014
  8. Assistant Secretary –  Physiological Society of Sri Lanka 2001
  9. Chairperson – Publicity and Souvenir committee. 3rdSouth Asian association of   Physiologists Physiologists’ conference, Colombo, Sri Lanka 2012
  10. Life member – Sri Lanka Medical Association
  11. Member – Women’s Health Committee of SLMA

University Level

  1. Member of the University Senate – from 2006 to 2009
  2. Head, Department of Physiology – from September 2006 to August 2009
  3. Acting Head, Department of Physiology – from June 2006 to August 2006
  4. Secretary – Board of Study in Basic and Medical Sciences, PGIM, University of Colombo 2012 to 2015
  5. Member – Board of Study in Basic and Medical Sciences, PGIM, University of Colombo 2015 to date
  6. Member – Specialty Board in Physiology, PGIM, University of Colombo 2012 to 2015
  7. Member – Annual Research Symposium Committee – 2015

Faculty Level

  1. Chairperson, Basic Sciences Stream – October 2016 to date
  2. Secretary, Research and Higher Degrees Committee – January 2013 to date
  3. Secretary – Curriculum Development and Evaluation Committee
  4. Secretary – Academic Standards Committee
  5. Student Counselor – 2005 to 2010
  6. Member of Internal Quality Assurance Component for Postgraduate studies, Research, Innovation  and Commercialization – 2015
  7. Member of Scholarships and Appointments Committee, 2015 to date
  8. Member of the Internal QA team Quality Assurance Review, Faculty of Medicine , 2008
  9. Member Module Resource Center – 2007 to date
  10. Faculty of Medicine Teachers’ Association – Treasurer 2006/2007
  11. Faculty of Medicine Teachers’ Association – Social Secretary 2005/2006
  12. Chairperson, Special Topics Module – 2005 to 2010
  13. Convenor, Special Topics Module – 2002 to 2005

Communications

  1. Atapattu P M, Ranawaka H A R, Sivanantham N, Fernando A D A, Wasalathanthri S and Wathugala W G R C (2017)Non-communicable disease (NCD) burden during menopause transition and early post-menopausal period in women undergoing NCD screening. Presented at the 50th Annual Academic Sessions of the Ceylon College of Physicians, September 2017, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Published in proceedings, AB 2017/001, Page 84.
  2. A D A Fernando, T T Chaturanga, W M L V Wanninayake, P M Atapattu, S Wasalathanthri (2017)Professing professionalism in the pre-clinical years: Perceptions of Physiology teachers in Sri Lankan Medical Schools. Presented at the 13th Annual SLAIHEE Conference on Higher Education in Sri Lanka, June 2017, Open University of Sri Lanka. Published in proceedings Page 63 – 67.
  3. Atapattu P, Fernando D, Sivanandam N, Wasalathanthri S (2017)Promoting active learning among first-year medical students by constructing multiple choice questions during a small group discussion. Presented at the 14th APMEC Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference, January 2017, Singapore.  Published in proceedings D1096, Page 384.
  4. Sundarapperuma T, Wasalathanthri S, Wijesinghe C, Hettiarachchi P, Katulanda P (2016)Physical activity patterns at six weeks postpartum among Sri Lankan mother with a history of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM). Presented at the SAAPCON 2016 5th Biennial Conference of South Asian Association of Physiologists, November 2016, Dhulikhel, Nepal Published in proceedings, Page 143.
  5. Kumarasighe A Sriyani, Sudharshani Wasalathanthri, Priyadarshika Hettiarachchi, Deepaka Weerasekera (2016)Effects of non-weight bearing leg and foot exercises on ulcer healing and its associated factors in patients with type 2 diabetes. Presented at the SAAPCON 2016 5th Biennial Conference of South Asian Association of Physiologists, November 2016, Dhulikhel, Nepal Published in proceedings, Page 221.
  6. Sundarapperuma T, Wasalathanthri S, Hettiarachchi P, Sivayogan S (2016)Perception of health care workers regarding postpartum physical activities of mother with a history of GDM: A community based qualitative study. Presented at the SAAPCON 2016 5th Biennial Conference of South Asian Association of Physiologists, November 2016, Dhulikhel, Nepal Published in proceedings, Page 205.
  7. Sundarapperuma T, Hettiarachchi P, Wasalathanthri S, Sivayogan S (2016)Perception of antenatal mothers with GDM regarding physical activities during the postpartum period – a community-based qualitative study. Presented at the 129th Anniversary International Medical Congress of the Sri Lanka Medical Association, July 2016, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Published in proceedings, Page 154.
  8. Sundarapperuma T, Hettiarachchi P, Wasalathanthri S, Sivayogan S (2015)Qualitative study on perception of health care workers regarding postpartum dietary practices of mothers with a history of gestational diabetes. Presented at the International Conference on maternal and child nutrition, November 2015, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Published in proceedings, Page 78.
  9. A S Kumarasinghe, N Gunawardena, S Wasalathanthri, P Hettiarachchi (2015)Impact of ulcer healing on health related quality of life of patients with diabetic leg and foot ulcers. Presented at the Annual Academic Sessions 2015 of The Open University of Sri Lanka, November 2015, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. Published in proceedings, Page 167 – 170.
  10. Sundarapperuma S M T D, Wasalathanthri S, Hettiarachchi P, Wijesinghe C, Katulanda P (2017)Postpartum glycaemic profile 6 weeks after delivery in mothers with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) – A community based cross-sectional study. Presented at the 130th Anniversary International Medical Congress, July 2017, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Published in The Ceylon Medical Journal Volume 62 Supplement 1, OP 019, Page 50.
  11. Atapattu P M, Ranawaka H A R, Sivanantham N, Fernando A D A, Wasalathanthri S and Wathugala W G R C (2017)Osteoporotic fracture risk during menopause transition and early post-menopausal period in women undergoing non-communicable disease (NCD) screening. Presented at the 50th Annual Academic Sessions of the Ceylon College of Physicians, September 2017, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Published in proceedings, AB 2017/002, Page 85.
  12. T Sundarapperuma, P Hettiarachchi, S Wasalathanthri, S Sivayogan (2015)Qualitative study on perception of mothers regarding dietary practices during the postpartum period. Presented at the International Conference on Multidicilpinary Approaches – 2015, September 2015, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. Published in proceedings, Page 41.
  13. A Sriyani Kumarasinghe, Nalika Gunawardena, Sudharshani Wasalathanthri, Priyadarshika Hettiarachchi (2015) Assessment of quality of life of patients with diabetic ulcers by Cardiff Wound Impact Schedula (CWIS). Presented at the International Conference on Multidicilpinary Approaches – 2015, September 2015, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. Published in proceedings, Page 22.
  14. A S Kumarasinghe, S Wasalathanthri, P Hettiarachchi, N Gunawardena (2015) Health related quality of life of patients with diabetic leg and foot ulcers. Presented at the 8th International Research Conference of the General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University, August 2015, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka. Pubished in proceedings, Page 130.
  15. Opatha O K S P, Nuwarapaksha N P M, Nishshanka V G N, Wasalathanthri S (2015) Knowledge and practices of mothers regarding feeding of children less than 5 years of age with diarrheal illness at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital. Presented at the 6th Student Scientific Sessions of the Community Stream, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, July 2015, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Published in proceedings, Page 18.
  16. Dilhani W C, Wasalathanthri S (2015) Effect of foot posture and anthropometric measurements on patients with chronic plantar heel pain (CPHP). Presented at the 128th Anniversary In ternational Medical Congress of Sri Lanka Medical Association, July 2015, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Published in proceedings PP055, Page 188.
  17. A D A Fernando, S Wasalathanthri, P M Atapattu (2015) The usefulness of early formative assessment in determining academic performance in first year Physiology. Presented at the 11th Annual Conference on Higher Education in Sri Lanka, June 2015, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Published in proceedings, Page 33.
  18. Kumarasinghe A Sriyani, Nalika Gunawardena, Sudharshani Wasalathanthi, Priyadarshika Hettiarachchi (2015) Quality of life in patients with diabetic ulcers: validation of Cardiff Wound Impact Schedule (CWIS) in a Sri Lankan hospital setting. Presented at the International Conference on Health and Medicine, March, 2015, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Published in proceedings, Page 44.
  19. Senevirathne S A A, Jayalath J L R, Wasalathanthri S (2014) Fear and risk of falling in institutionalized elderly in the district of Colombo. Presented at the Inaugural Academic Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association of Geriatric Medicine, November 2014, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Published in proceedings, Page 25.
  20. K A Sriyani, P Hettiarachchi, S Wasalathanthri, D Weerasekera (2014) Associations between ulcer characteristics and dressing types on healing of diabetic leg and foot ulcers. Presented at the Annual Academic Sessions 2014 of the Open University of Sri Lanka. November 2014, Nawala, Sri Lanka. Published in proceedings, Page 199.
  21. Talpe Guruge SI, Wasalathanthri S, Galappatthy GKS, Ganegama Arachchi V (2014)A study on the cardiovascular parameters of Sri Lankan elite endurance runners – preliminary findings. Presented at the Annual Academic Sessions of the Ceylon College of Physicians, October 2014, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Published in proceedings, OP 4, Page 67.
  22. K A Sriyani, P Hettiarachchi, S wasalathanthri (2014) Knowledge and attitudes of nurses on diabetic leg and foot ulcer disease. Presented at the International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches, August 2014, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. Published in proceedings, Page 28.
  23. V G Arachchi, S Wasalathanthri, T Makuloluwa (2014) Macronutrient adequacy of elite Sri Lankan swimmers. Presented at the International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches, August 2014, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka. Published in proceedings, Page 38.
  24. Sudharshani Wasalathanthri, Dinithi Fernando, Amali Manchanayake (2014) Relationship between extracurricular activities and academic performance of medical undergraduates: A Sri Lankan experience. Presented at the Annual Conference of the Sri Lanka Association for Improving Higher Education Effectiveness (SLAIHEE), June 2014, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Published in proceedings IA 4, Page 20.
  25. Senevirathne S A A, Jayalath J L R, Wasalathanthri S (2014) Is fear of falls a reliable predictor of true risk of falls in postmenopausal women?. Presented at the Menosoc Sri Lanka 2014, Annual Scientific Sessions of the Menopause Society of Sri Lanka, June 2014, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Published in proceedings OP2, Page 26.
  26. Atapattu P M, Wasalathanthri S, Nanayakkara U (2014) The status of peer evaluation and the impact of formal training on the quality of peer evaluation of teaching, among academics of a Medical Faculty in a South Asian University. Presented at the 11th Asia Pacific Medical Education Conference, January 2014, Singapore. Published in proceedings D2028, Page 386.
  27. K A Sriyani, P Hettiarachchi, S Wasalathanthri (2013) Detecting distal peripheral neuropathy (DPN) through simple screening tests in patients with diabetic ulcer disease. Presented at the 69th Annual Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, December 2013, Ragama, Sri Lanka. Published in proceedings Part I, 908/A, Page 205.
  28. K A Sriyani, P Hettiarachchi, S Wasalathanthri (2013) An overview of diabetic foot ulcer disease at Colombo South Teaching Hospital: A preliminary study. Presented at the Annual Academic Sessions of the Open University of Sri Lanka, November, 2013, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Extended abstract published in proceedings, Page 1193.
  29. De Zoysa A R W, Hettiarachchi P, Prathapan S, Wasalathanthri S (2013) Comparison of sweet sensation in diabetics, pre-diabetics and individuals with normal glycaemic profiles. Presented at the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Physiological Society of Sri Lanka , November 2013, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Published in proceedings, Pg 16.
  30. V Ganegama Arachchi, P T R Makuloluwa, S Wasalathanthri (2013) Anthropometric measurements and nutritional adequacy of elite Sri Lanka Volley ball players. KDU International Research Symposium 2013, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka. August 2013. Published in proceedings, Page 54.
  31. P Hettiarachchi, S Wasalathanthri, S Wimalasekera, C Hewage, H Waidyasekera (2012) The estimation of taste thresholds for sucrose in healthy Sri Lankan adults – A preliminary study. 3rd Biennial Coference of the South Asian Association of Physiologists, Colombo, Sri Lanka. November 2012 Published in proceedings OP 51, Page 90.
  32. S Wasalathanthri, P A Atapattu, U Nanayakkara, R J W Jayasekara (2012) Attitudes on peer evaluation of teaching among academic staff of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo. Annual Research Symposium 2012, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. August 2012 Published in proceedings OP 6, Page 235.
  33. V Ganegama Arachchi, S Wasalathanthri, P T R Makuloluwa (2012) Anthropometric measurements and nutritional adequacy of Elite Sri Lankan swimmers. 125 th Anniversary International Medical Congress of the Sri Lanka Medical Association. Published in the Ceylon Medical Journal Volume 57; Supplement 1, June 2012, PP – 108.
  34. V Ganegama Arachchi, P T R Makuloluwa, S Wasalathanthri, W A A Wijayasiri (2011) The effect of 4 months of guided training on physiological and physical characteristics of national volley ball players in Sri Lanka. 24th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Physiological Society of Sri Lanka, November 2011. Published in the proceedings, OC 4, Page 10.
  35. Genegama Arachchi V, Wasalathanthri S, Makuloluwa P T R (2011) Do achievements at international sports events match the capabilities of our sports personnel? 124th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Medical Association, Colombo, Sri Lanka. June 2011. Published in The Ceylon Medical Journal Abstract Book 56(1): OP 35, Page 32.
  36. D Fernando, S Wasalathanthri, P Atapattu & B Wijayanayake (2010) Do they know that they do not know? A comparison of faculty marking versus self marking in first year medical students. Annual Sessions of the Physiological Society of Sri Lanka, Colombo, Sri Lanka. November 2010. Published in the proceedings OC 03, Page 9.
  37. P M Atapattu, A D A Fernando, R G Premaratne & S Wasalathanthri (2009) Which examination component is best suited to identify high academic performance in Physiology? Annual Sessions of the Physiological Society of Sri Lanka, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. November 2009. Published in the proceedings FP6, Page 13.
  38. P M Atapattu, E D R G Premaratne, S Wasalathanthri (2009)The contribution of examination components in written assessment to composite academic performance in physiology, among pre-clinical medical undergraduates in a South Asian University . An International Association for Medical Education, amee 2009, Malaga, Spain. August 2009. Published in proceedings 9BB3, Page 281
  39. Darshana Vidanagama, Sudharshani Wasalathanthri & Kantha Lankatilake (2008) Premenstrual syndrome – perception among nurses in a tertiary care hospital for women in Sri Lanka. 41st Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka College of Obstetrics and Gynaecologists. Published in the proceedings FP 28, Page 104.
  40. Karunaratne R A D C & Waslathanthri S (2008)Type 2 Diabetes patients knowledge pertaining to their illness and treatment. The 2008 International Conference “Healthy People for a Healthy World” , Bangkok, Thailand. June 2008. Published in the proceedings 38-P119, Page 249.
  41. Tennekoon K H, Wasalathanthri S, Jeevathayaparan S & Karunanayake E H (2001) Serum leptin and lactational amenorrhoea. The 17th World Congress on Fertility and Sterility (IFFS 2001), Melbourne, Australia, November 2001. Published in the proceedings page 156.
  42. Wasalathanthri S & Tennekoon K H (2001)Does improved maternal nutritional status advance resumption of fertility in lactating women? 34th International Congress of Physiological Sciences, Christchurch, New Zealand, August 2001. Electronic publishing – Abstract No. 1311.AndAnnual Sessions of the Physiological Society of Sri Lanka, Colombo, Sri    Lanka,       October 2001. Published in the proceedings – page 2.
  43. Tennekoon K H & Wasalathanthri S (2000)aper impregnated with urine instead of liquid urine for assessing ovarian    activity, Fertility 2000, Edinburgh, UK, July 2000. Published in Journal of Reproduction and Fertility Abstract series July 2000; 25: page 53.
  44. Wasalathanthri S & Tennekoon K H (2000)Early resumption of postpartum menstruation in the presence of high prolactin         levels in well-nourished lactating mothers. Annual sessions of the Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA), Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 2000. Published in the proceedings OP – 11, Page 30.
  45. Wasalathanthri S & Tennekoon K H (1999)Infant feeding practices in well-nourished and undernourished women in early postpartum period. Annual sessions of the Physiological Society of Sri Lanka, Colombo, Sri Lanka, November 1999.
  46. Tennekoon K H & Wasalathanthri S (1999)Lactational amenorrhoea in well-nourished and undernourished women. Annual conference of the Society for the Study of Fertility , Aberystwyth, UK, July 1999. Published in Journal of Reproduction and Fertility Abstract Series,July 1999; 23: page 23.
  47. Wasalathanthri S & Tennekoon K H (1998) Serum prolactin concentrations and lactational behaviour in undernourished and well-nourished postpartum women during the early postpartum period. 54th Annual sessions of the Sri Lanka Association of Advancement of Science (SLAAS), Sri Jayawardenapura, Sri Lanka, December 1998. Published in the proceedings A – 14, page 12.

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