Curriculum Vitae - Rajarata University of Sri Lanka

Curriculum Vitae
Dr. R. M. Udayangani Ratnayake, PhD
BSc(Hons) (Colombo), MAgr (Japan), PhD (Japan)
Senior Lecturer
Department of Biochemistry
Faculty of Medicine & Allied Sciences
Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
Saliyapura, Sri Lanka
Phone: +94(0)25-2234461 (Office)
Mobile: +94(0)71-8387014
E-mail: [email protected]
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PERSONAL:
Full Name
Date of Birth
Nationality
Gender
Status
Languages
: Ratnayake Mudiyanselage Udayangani Ratnayake
: 4th April 1976
: Sri Lankan
: Female
: Single
: English & Sinhala (Fluent), Japanese (usage)
EDUCATION:
University Education
 Certificate in Medical Education, Staff Development Programme, Faculty of
Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Kandy, Sri Lanka. 22nd Feb. 2013
 PhD in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Ehime University, Japan under the
Monbukagukusho (MEXT) Japanese Government Fellowship. 24th Sep. 2008
 M.Agr. in Biochemistry (elective courses in Cell Physiology, Molecular Genetics,
Applied Molecular Biology, and Proteomics – All Distinctions - Two year fulltime
research with Thesis), Faculty of Agriculture, Ehime University, Japan under
Monbukagakushop fellowship (MEXT) for Asia Africa & Pacific rim countries (AAP).
30th Sep. 2005
 BSc (Hons), Biological Sciences; Botany Special with Zoology & Chemistry as
subsidiary subjects, Second Class Honours Upper Division with Gold Medal (Prof. B.A.
Abewickkrama Award), Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. 1st Dec.
2001
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Undergraduate subject details:
 Chemistry: Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry,
Electrochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Kinetics & Enzymology,
Thermodynamics & Biochemistry ( 2yrs) (Distinctions)
 Human Biology: Clinical Biochemistry, Physiology, Anatomy, Clinical Genetics,
Histology, Embryology, Nervous system, Reproductive system,
Cardio vascular System, Endocrinology, Respiratory system,
Digestion, Metabolism & GIT, Parasitology, Immunology, Pathology,
(-2yrs)
 Kingdoms of Animal comparative studies: Systems Evolution Amoeba to Primates,
Man & the Environment, Ecology (Modules -2yrs)
 Microbiology: General & Advance (4yrs) - (Distinctions)
 Plant Sciences: Pant Systematics & Taxonomy, Biodiversity, Environmental Science &
management, Plant Physiology, Plant Pathology, Floriculture, Plant
Molecular Biology & Genetic Engineering, Plant Biochemistry,
Nutrition, Food preservation & Post-harvest management, Tissue
Culture & Biotechnology (4yrs modules)
 Genetics, Cell Biology (Distinctions)
 Biostatistics & Research Methodologies
 3rd year Assignment-Literature Survey: Use of organic matter for Agriculture(Distinction)
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 3 year Taxonomy Field Project (Distinction)
 4th year Research Project & Thesis title: ‘Flavonoid & Molecular Markers for
Cryptocoryne species in Sri Lanka’ –at Department of Biochemistry
& Molecular Biology, Faculty of Medicine (Distinction)
Secondary Education: Visakha Vidyalaya, Colombo 4, Sri Lanka (1988-96):
 General Certificate of Education -Advanced Level Examination -1995 (held by the Ministry
of Education, Sri Lanka) Aggregate: 284
Chemistry
Botany
: Distinction - (A)
: Distinction - (A)
Zoology
Physics
: Very Good Pass - (B)
: Very Good Pass - (B)
 General Certificate of Education - Ordinary Level Examination -1992 (held by the Ministry of
Education, Sri Lanka): Distinctions for All the subjects
Science
Mathematics
English Language
Sinhala Language
Buddhism
Eastern Music
Social Sciences & History
Commerce & Accounts
: Distinction
: Distinction
: Distinction
: Distinction
: Distinction
: Distinction
: Distinction
: Distinction
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Primary Education: Kottawa Dharmapala Vidyalaya
 Grade 5 Scholarship examination – held by the Ministry of Education Sri Lanka
Marks: 178/200 (11th place in Colombo district, 65th place in Sri Lanka)
Other:
 Diploma in Information Technology- ITMIN Business and Management
Limited (2003) – Distinction
Training (Pvt)
OTHER PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS:
1) Training workshop on “Toxicology testing for industrial purposes and possible alternatives”
organized by Sri Lanka Association for Laboratory Animal Sciences, held at Medical
Research Institute, Colombo on 14th & 15th March 2014.
2) “Conflict resolution & Good Clinical Practices” training workshop organized by FERCSLSri Lanka Medical Association, Colombo -28th Feb. 2014.
3) Inaugural Scientific Conference on “Advancement in prevention & treatment of diseases
through research on animal model & alternative models” & Post congress workshop on
“Alternatives” organized by Sri Lanka Association for Laboratory Animal Sciences, 25th &
26th Jan 2014 – University of Colombo.
4) Ethnic Harmony & Social Cohesion – development of course syllabus for undergraduates national workshop conducted by Faculty of Humanities, Rajarata University, 28th-29th Jan.
2014.
5) Clinical Immunology training & Young Immunologists Forum, WISC 2012, World Allergy
Organization Scientific Conference and workshop, Hyderabad, India, 6th -10th December
2012.
6) International training course & Participation as a SIDCER surveyor –“International Course
on Surveying & Evaluating Ethical Review Practices” conducted by the Forum for Ethical
Review Committee in the Asian & Western Pacific Region (FERCAP) from 30th June to 3rd
July 2012 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
7) Special workshop for Ethical Committee members and Clinical Trial researchers- full day
workshop- Sri Lanka Medical Association, 4th July 2012, BMICH, Colombo.
8) Pre-congress Seminar-Workshop and Sessions of Anuradhapura Clinical Society-2012
organized with SLMA-FERCSL-ERC/FMAS/RUSL -17th Oct. 2012- Session Chair,
organization & participation.
9) FERCAP Precongress & Conference-2012, Waters’ Edge, Colombo- 18th-21st Nov. 2012.
10) Student Councillor Training Programme –28th & 29th Nov. 2011- training conducted by Staff
Development Centre RUSL & Career Guidance Unit, University of Peradeniya.
11) ‘Bio-Safety: Status Verification and Risk Assessment at National Level’ – workshop
organized by Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources & Sri Lanka council for
Research Policy. Held in Colombo. 24th -26th Nov. 2009.
12) 11th International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology ( IUBMB), Kyoto, Japan
(2006)
13) International Conference on “Organelle Protein”, Osaka, Japan (2005)
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14) 1-3rd Matsuyama International Symposium on Cell-Free Sciences-Protein Island Matsuyama
(PIM), Matsuyama, Japan (2005, 2006, 2007)
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS AT UNIVERSITIES - (12 YEARS POST GRADUTE
SERVICE):
Senior Lecturer Grade 11: Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine & Allied Sciences,
Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (June 2011 –to date)
Temporary Senior Lecturer Grade 11 (Full time): For Biochemistry, Molecular Biology,
Chemical Biology, Pharmaceutical & Microbial Biochemistry, Department of Chemistry, Faculty
of Science, University of Colombo (Feb. 2009- Oct. 2010)
Visiting Lecturer in Biochemistry: Module – Tools in Biochemistry, Department of Chemistry,
Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (2009)
Post Graduate (Masters & Doctoral degree) Researcher – Monbukagakusho- Japanese
Government Scholar, Ehime University, Matsuyama, Japan (Sep. 2003- Oct. 2008)
Post Graduate Researcher – Medicinal Plants- Biochemical properties -Faculty of Medicine &
Science, University of Colombo (Dec. 2001- Sep 2003)
Temporary Demonstrator (Full time) – Biochemistry, Genetics & Microbiology (in charge)
Department of Botany, University of Colombo (Dec. 2001- 2003)
RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS:
Thesis:
1) R.M.U. Ratnayake, Characterization of chloroplast molecular chaperones; Hsp70s & Hsp90.
Ph.D Thesis, United Graduate School. Ehime University, Matsuyama, Japan (2008)
2) R.M.U. Ratnayake, Characterization of chloroplastic Hsp70s in higher plants, Master’s
Degree Thesis, Faculty of Agriculture, Ehime University, Japan (2005)
3) R.M.U. Ratnayake, Flavonoid and Molecular Markers for Cryptocoryne Species in Sri
Lanka, BSc Sp. Degree Thesis, Faculty of Science, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka (2001)
International publications:
1) R.M.U. Ratnayake, H. Inoue, H. Nonami and M. Akita, Alternative processing of
Arabidopsis Hsp70 precursors during protein import into chloroplasts. Biosci. Biotechnol.
Biochem., 72(11), 2926-2935 (2008)
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2) H. Inoue, R.M.U. Ratnayake, H. Nonami and M. Akita, Development and optimization of
an in vitro chloroplastic protein import assay using recombinant proteins. Plant Physiol.
Biochem., 46(5-6), 541-549 (2008)
3) R.M.U. Ratnayake, Y. Kakinuma and M. Akita, Characterization of chloroplast Hsp90
homologue. The 2nd International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedical
Engineering, ISBN: 978-1-4244-1747-6, 1, 144-147 (2008)
4) Y.S.G. Wimalasiri, R.M.U. Ratnayake*, T.D.N. Karunaratne & K.K.D.S. Ranaweera,
Study of Prakriti - body constituents and temperament: its relationship with the
development of food hypersensitivity; a common non communicable disease in Sri Lanka,
Abstract & Oral Presentation. 1st International conference in Unani, Siddha, Ayurveda and
Traditional Medicine, 19-21 Dec. 2013, Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of
Colombo, Sri Lanka.
5) Y.S.G. Wimalasiri, R.M.U. Ratnayake*, T.D.N. Karunaratne & K.K.D.S. Ranaweera,
Identification of Specific Foods Causing Hypersensitivity among School Children in
Colombo District- A Pilot Study, International Conference on Public Health Innovations.
Abstract & Poster presentations. 2nd- 4th 2013, National Institute of Health Sciences,
Kalutara, Sri Lanka.
6) Y.S.G. Wimalasiri, R.M.U. Ratnayake, T.D.N. Karunaratne & K.K.D.S. Ranaweera,
Identification of Foods Causing Hypersensitivity/Allergy Among School Children in Two
Sub-Urban Schools in Colombo District, Sri Lanka, WISC 2012, World Allergy
Organization Scientific Conference, 6th -10th December 2012, Hyderabad, India.
7) R.M.U. Ratnayake*, H. Nonami and M. Akita, Characterization of chloroplast Hsp70s.
B3-17, 32nd Federation of European Biochemical Societies Congress on Molecular
Machines, July 7-12, 2007 (FEBS2007), Vienna, Austria
8) Mitsuru Akita, Hitoshi Inoue, Udayangani Ratnayake. M. U., Shuurou Hirano, Hiroki
Fujisawa and Aki Nakaji, In Vitro Chloroplastic Protein Import Experiments with
Recombinant Precursor Proteins. Abstract & Poster Presentation. Plant and Cell
Physiology Supplement, vol. 2007, pp.832-832 (2007)
National
9) K.J. Wijesinghe, R.M.U. Ratnayake* & N.V. Chandrasekaran, Use of Chelax-100 for a
Rapid Extraction of DNA for PCR based Sexing of Domestic Chicken, Extended Abstract
& Oral Presentation, RUSL-2013 Symposium, 7th Feb. 2013, Rajarata University of Sri
Lanka.
10)A.N.I. Perumal, R.M.U. Ratnayake* & N.V. Chandrasekaran, Construction of
recombinant E. coli signal peptidase 1 for in vitro organelle protein processing studies.
Proceedings of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science- Section D,
Extended Abstract & Oral Presentation on 12th Dec. 2012, 68th Annual Session (2012)
11) R.M.U. Ratnayake, T.N. Pieris, G.I. Seneviratne, T.L.S .Tirimanne and E.H.
Karunanayake, Flavonoid and molecular markers for Cryptocoryne species in Sri Lanka.
Extended Absract. Proceedings of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science58th Annual Session/Section D. 2002.
Research Selection for Oral Presentations:
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Topic: Study of Prakriti - body constituents and temperament: its relationship with the
development of food hypersensitivity; a common non communicable disease in Sri Lanka 1st
International conference in Unani, Siddha, Ayurveda and Traditional Medicine held at
Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Rajagiriya, Colombo (Dec. 2013))
Topic: Use of Chelax-100 for a Rapid Extraction of DNA for PCR based Sexing of Domestic
Chicken. 3rd RUSL symposium held at Faculty of Agriculture, Rajarata University,
Pulliyankulama, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka (Feb. 2013)
Topic: Construction of recombinant E. coli signal peptidase 1 for in vitro organelle protein
processing studies, Sri Lanka Association of Advancement of Science, Section D, held at
University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka (Dec. 2012)
Topic: Characterization of chloroplast Hsp90 homologue. The 2nd International Conference
on Bioinformatics and Biomedical Engineering, ICBBE 2008, Venue: Shanghai, China ( May
2008)
Topic: Flavonoid and molecular markers for Cryptocoryne species in Sri Lanka. SLAAS
(58th Annual Session) / Section D, Venue: University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka
(2002)
AWARDS, GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS:
1) Travel grant – From Ehime University, Japan for promoting institute’s research at Federation
of European Biochemical Societies (FEBS) conference in Vienna, Austria 2007
2) Monbukagakusho (Japanese Government –MEXT Scholarship) fellowship for Doctoral
Studies at United Graduate School, Ehime, University Japan (Oct. 2005Sep.2008)
3) Recipient of Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) Full Scholarship awarded for Asian
African and Pacific rim countries (AAP Program) for Master’s degree studies at
Faculty of Agriculture, Ehime University, Japan(Oct. 2003-Sep. 2005)
4) Gold Medal - Professor B. A. Abewickrama Award for Excellence, University of Colombo,
Convocation 2002
5) Merit Scholarship - Ministry of Higher Education, Sri Lanka for attaining highest aggregate
(Country-Best Results) among students in Biological Science stream in G.C.E.
A/L examination, 1995.
6) School Prize - Distinctions for all the Eight Subjects in G.C.E. O/L Examination-Visakha
Vidyalaya Prize Giving Ceremony-1992
7) Scholarship - Grade 5 Scholarship Examination, Ministry of Education, Sri Lanka -1987(Country Rank-65th, Colombo District Rank-11th)
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES:
Professional Services in National Level:
 Treasurer, Sri Lanka Association for Laboratory Animal Science (SLALAS) - Jan. 2014
onwards)
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 Council member and Founder member of College of Biochemists, Sri Lanka (Since 2013)
 National Coordinator for Fish Processing Program in Sri Lanka– Facilitated by Ehime
Prefectural Government of Japan (2014 onwards)
 Executive Committee member of Japanese Graduates Alumni Association of Sri Lanka
(JAGAAS) – (May 2013 to date)
 Management Committee Member - Forum of Ethics Review Committees of Sri Lanka
(FERCSL) – Sri Lanka Medical Association – (2012 onwards)
 Rajarata University Coordinator for Japan - Sri Lanka Symposium organized by
International Division- University of Peradeniya (2013)
 Chief Organizer, Medical Faculty Stall under RUSL-UGC, Dayata Kirula Exhibition, Oya
Maduwa, Anuradhapura (2012)
Professional Services at Rajarata University:
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Chief coordinator for Fish Processing Program Induction at Rajarata University &
coordination with Ehime Prefecture government & Faculties of Applied Sciences,
Agriculture & Medicine (from 2014)
Panel member & Faculty representative for Social Cohesion program (from Jan 2014)
Representation of VC for Japanese education institute introduction program held at
Japanese Embassy & delivering main presentation about RUSL at Galadari Hotel,
July 2013
Senate member (Faculty Representative), Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (Aug. 2012
onwards)
Representative (2012-2013) & Member of the management committee (from 2012) to the
Forum of Ethics Review Committee Sri Lanka (FERCSL)
Founder Secretary (Oct. 2011- Oct. 2013) & Member (Oct. 2011 to the date) of Ethics
Review Committee of Rajarata University Medical Faculty jointly with
Anuradhapura Clinical Society (ERC,FMAS,RUSL)
Secretary (Oct. 2011 –Oct 2013) & Member (to the date) of Research & Higher Degrees
Committee (REHDC), Faculty of Medicine & Allied Sciences, Rajarata University
of Sri Lanka
Member of Curriculum Development Committee (CDC), Faculty of Medicine & Allied
Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (Oct. 2011 to the date)
Member of the Student Discipline Committee, Faculty of Medicine & Allied Sciences,
Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (Oct. 2011 to date)
Member of Food & Canteen Committee, Faculty of Medicine & Allied Sciences, Rajarata
University of Sri Lanka ( Oct. 2011 to the date)
Founder Executive Committee Member of Medical Teachers’ Union, Faculty of Medicine
& Allied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka (Aug. 2011 to the date)
Panel Judge/ Reviewer- Medicine - Rajarata University Symposium held at the Faculty of
Applied Sciences, March 2012
Panel Judge/ Reviewer – Medicine- Rajarata University Symposium held at Faculty of
Agriculture, RUSL, Feb 2013
Chief Coordinator – Medical Exhibition-Dayata Kirula National Exhibition 2012
organized by the RUSL, University Grant Commission (Won 5th place)
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Reviewer & Session co-chair 1st National Conference in Archaeology, Organized by
Department of Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, 18th Dec. 2013.
Inter-faculty teaching:
Animal & Human Food Nutrition program, Faculty of Agriculture
 Guest Lecture – Recombinant DNA technology for Food quality improvement (2014)
 Assignment -Animal based food – nutrition values and health aspects (Feb – May 2014)
 Research supervision -2 projects (Jan –Aug.2014)
At Department of Biochemistry, FMAS:
 Seminar Coordinator (2011 & 2012)
 Tutorial Coordinator (2011 & 2012)
 Lecturing, Designing & conducting practical & Examination MBBS Preclinical years
(2011 on wards)
Professional Services at University of Colombo:
 Secretary (2001-2002) & Executive member (2000-2001)Botanical Society (BotSoc),
Department of Botany
 Biochemistry Seminar academic coordinator (2009-2010), Department of Chemistry
 Coordination of Proteomics course presentations (2009-2010), Department of Chemistry
 Lectures, Practicals & Examination : Introduction to metabolism, Advance Biochemistry,
Proteomics, Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Microbial Biochemistry (2009-2011)
 Research & thesis supervision : Seven final year undergraduate thesis (2009-2013)
RESEARCH SUPERVISION:
1. MPhil/PhD candidate, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo – Dr. YSG
Wimalasiri, Probationary Lecturer, Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of
Colombo - Thesis advisor and main research Supervisor under HETC project (2012-2015)
2. BSc. Agr. Specials Projects in Food Science & Nutrition candidates;
a. Evaluation of Glycemic Index and Nutrient values of Thriposha & Similar
products (2014).
b. Assessment of dietary patterns of adolescents in schools of Anuradhapura
municipal council area (2014).
c. Evaluation of life style, health and nutritional status of adolescents in schools of
Anuradhapura Municipal Council area (2014).
3. BSc (Hons) in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology candidates of Department of Chemistry,
University of Colombo – Main Research supervision & thesis advisor:
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a. Amplification and Analysis of Microsatellite loci for Sex Determination of Birds (20092010)
b. Characterization of organelle Signal Peptidase Type 1; construction of recombinant E.
coli. Leader peptidase & protein assay (2009-2010)
c. Development of a DNA Test method to Sex Sri Lankan Magpie(2009-2010)
d. Amplified Fragment Length Polymorphism (AFLP) analysis of Sri Lankan Magpie for
true Paternity and Relatedness determination(2009-2010)
e. Cloning and characterization of E. coli Hsp90 homologue; HtpG (2009-2010)
f. Expression of a recombinant E. coli Leader peptidase and protein assays (2012-2013)
g. Testing of a developed DNA sex determination method (2012-13)
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Laboratory Management & Supervision: Biochemistry & Molecular biology, Genetics
Laboratories, Advance Microbiology Labs / Biotechnology / Tissue Culture Laboratories &
Basic Chemistry Laboratory management
 Good Microbial practices
 Clinical Biochemistry labs: Blood analysis, Urine analysis, Lipid Profiling, Protein
analysis, tissue staining, blood pictures
 Advance Molecular Biology techniques: Expertise: rDNA technology, DNA sequencing,
Primer designing, PCR, cDNA, Molecular cloning, Mapping, protein expression &
purification, SDS-PAGE, Native PAGE, bloting methods, Insilco studies; Bioinformatics
tools, DNA finger printing methods
 Chromatography techniques
 ELISA, Immunology protocols
 Tissue culture, Cell culture
Teaching & Research Interests:
 Molecular Medicine, Clinical Biochemistry/ Clinical Chemistry
 Molecular Biology: Proteomics, Genomics, & Clinical Molecular Biology, Molecular
Genetics & Molecular Physiology
 Cellular Biochemistry, Cell Biology & Cell Physiology, Molecular Cell Biology
 Biotechnology & Genetic Engineering
 Food & Nutrition
 Genetics and Molecular Taxonomy (Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic)
 Chemical Biology, Microbial Biochemistry & Plant Biochemistry
 Allergy & Immunology (Research)
 Pharmaceutical Biochemistry & Pharmacology (research)
 Nutrition – epidemiological studies (research)
 Medical & Science education methodologies (research)
 Medicinal Plants / Herbal / Ayurvedic remedies as treatment options (research)
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ONGOING PROJECTS:
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Pharmacological properties of active metabolites/analysts of native medicinal herbs/plants
Membrane proteins characterization
Proteomics studies of pre-proteins and cellular house - keeping enzymes
Nutritional values and health aspects of rice, vegetable and cereal based products
Food habits, food menus and life style on growth of children and adolescents
Effects of heavy metals on sub-fertility levels in Sri Lanka
Epidemiology of contact & food hypersensitivity in Sri Lanka
Evaluation of the efficacy of indigenous medicine treatment options for food based
hypersensitivity
Fish processing methods & aspects on nutrition
Molecular sexing of indigenous monomorphic birds
Educational methodologies and psychometric assessments of students
PROFESSSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
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Forum of Ethical Review Committees of Asian Western Pacific Region- FERCAP
World Allergy Organization (WAO) - Junior Members Group
Indian Society of Allergy
Allergy & Immunology Society of Sri Lanka
Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Association for Laboratory Animal Science-SLALAS
Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS)
Japanese Graduates Alumni Association of Sri Lanka -JAGAAS
College of Biochemists Sri Lanka – CBSL
JASSO Alumni
The Biochemical Society, United Kingdom (2006-09)
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITES & COMMUNITY SERVICES:
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Member of the School Visakha Vidyalaya, Colombo Basketball team(1987-1989)
 Under 13 Girls All Island - National Basketball Championship-1988
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Member of School Visakha Vidyalaya Netball team (1989-1991)
School Sports Meets – Weerasooriya House, Visakha Vidyalaya - 100 m X 4 Relay team,
( 3rd place; 1989-1991), Basket Ball team (3rd Place; 1989) Participated in high
jump, long jump, 200 m running, shot put throw & Net Ball team (1988-1993)
School Drama competition participation - Weerasooriya house drama-1994, Visaska
Vidyalaya
Eastern music orchestra- Violin- ‘Kala Ulela’ – 1992 & Singing welcome song Science
Day, Visakha Vidyalaya- 1992
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Committee member of the Botanical Society (1994-95), member of Sinhala Literature
Society, Buddhist Society, Commerce Society and Science Society (1990 - 1992)
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 Organizing guest lectures & fund raising activities /mug sales, post card sale as the
secretary (2001-02) of the Botanical Society (BotSoc), University of Colombo
 Teaching International & Sri Lankan Culture and English, to the Japanese school
children as a service to the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) (20032008) –member of JASSO
 Exhibitor, presenter & organizer of various cultural activities at Ehime District, JapanIyoshi International Fair (2007&8) - Sri Lankan stall, EPIC centre activities (20042007), Ehime University International centre activities
Dr. R.M. Udayangani Ratnayake - CV- 2014
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