SANKA THEBUWANAARACHCHI
CLINICAL RESEARCHER and LECTURER - MSc (UK), PhD (Reading)
Contact
Location: 244/1 Wackwella
Road Galle Sri Lanka
Phone: +947********
Email:
***************@*****.***
Key Skills
Personal Statement
With over a decade of dedicated experience, I'm a highly skilled and compassionate Clinical Research Assistant with an MSc background. Proficient in data management, ethical patient engagement, and regulatory compliance, I've consistently maintained the highest standards in data collection. My expertise spans participant recruitment, clinical procedures, and sample handling, ensuring data integrity.. Additionally, I'm a passionate lecturer in sports and exercise medicine, dedicated to inspiring and empowering students with the latest medical knowledge.
. Work Experience
CLINICAL RESEARCHER and LECTURER, (Full Time) –November 2013- up to date Teaching Hospital Karapitiya affiliated with university of Ruhuna www.helthmin.com
Karapitiya Galle Sri Lanka
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in biomechanics, sports medicine, and related fields.
• Develop and deliver lectures, labs, and other teaching materials.
• Mentor and advise students on academic and career-related matters.
• Conduct research and publish scholarly papers in top-tier journals.
• Serve on departmental committees and contribute to program development and assessment.
• Collaborate with other faculty, researchers, and practitioners to advance the field of sports medicine and biomechanics.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest research and technological advancements in the field.
• Accurately collect, record, and maintain patient data while adhering to ethical standards and privacy regulations.
• Maintain organized research databases, ensuring data integrity and security.
• Identify and recruit eligible research participants, explaining study protocols and obtaining informed consent.
• Foster strong participant relationships, addressing concerns, and ensuring compliance with study procedures.
• Ensure strict adherence to local and national research regulations and assist in the preparation of ethics and regulatory documents.
• Maintain a high level of compliance with ethical standards, including informed consent processes.
• Assist in the development and upkeep of study protocols and manuals.
• Manage study documentation, including case report forms, to support research activities.
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Education
The University of Ruhuna Galle 2021- up to date PhD (Reading)
The University of South Wales 2016-2018 MSc (Research based) United Kingdom
International Olympic Committee (IOC) 2020-2022 PG Dip in Sports Physical Therapies (Research based) United Kingdom
International Olympic Committee (IOC) 2014-2016 PG Dip in Sports Medicine (Research based) United Kingdom
The University of Colombo, 2010-2013 PG Dip in Emergency, Sports and Exercise Medicine
The University of Ruhuna Galle 1996-2002 MBBS Sri Lanka
• Have a strong understanding of
the principles of researching and
building trust with research
participants, explaining study
procedures, risks, and benefits
transparently, and respecting
their autonomy in making
informed decisions about
participation,
• Strong medical knowledge and
clinical skills, including expertise
in diagnosing and treating a
variety of medical conditions
• Excellent communication skills,
with the ability to explain
complex ideas and concepts in a
clear, concise, and engaging
manner, both verbally and in
writing.
• Skilled in critical thinking and
problem-solving, with
experience in analyzing and
solving complex problems,
particularly in relation to the
application of biomechanics to
real-world
• Understanding and staying up-
to-date with local, national, and
international research
regulations and includes
familiarity with ethical
guidelines, privacy laws, and
institutional review board (IRB)
requirements
• Cultural competence, with
experience working with diverse
cultural groups
IOC medical Panel at Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games. In charge of the field of play and Polyclinic sports physical therapist and sports and exercise physician Full-time Tokyo Japan (July 15 -August 12) Winter Olympic Games PyeongChang 2018. In charge of the field of play and Polyclinic sports physical therapist and sports and exercise physician Full time (09 FEB - 25 FEB)
Rio Olympics 2016. In charge of field of play sports physical therapist and sports and exercise physician (Full time) (August 06 – August 16,)
• 9th IOC Course on Cardiovascular Evaluation of Olympic Athletes that was held in Tokyo Japan on July 4th,5th 2019
• 8th IOC Course on Cardiovascular Evaluation of Olympic Athletes that was held in Rome (Italy) on October 26-27, 2018
• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) 65th Annual Meeting,
(May29-June3 2018 9th World Congress on Exercise is Medicine Minneapolis USA
• International Sports Science + Sports Medicine Conference
( ISSSMC) 8th - 10th September 2015 in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
• 5th World Congress Of Science & Medicine In Cricket Lunar Park Sydney Australia 26/03/2015-28/03/2015
• 4th World Congress Of Science & Medicine In Cricket Chandigarh India, 31/03/2011 –01/04/2011
Keeping up with the latest medical research and advancements in technology, helping people and making a positive impact on their lives, promoting preventative healthcare and healthy lifestyles, and continuously expanding their knowledge and skills. Personal Interests
Experience and Volunteerism
Continuous Medical Education
Publications (peer reviewed)
Presentations
Awards
Presidential Awards - Most outstanding sports physician- runners- up 2016 & 2018
• Cardiovascular Risks For Participation In
Marathon Among The Adolescent Athletes In
Sri Lanka : 2518 June Medicine & Science in
Sports & Exercise: ( ACSM) 65th Annual Meeting
May 2018 - Volume 50 - Issue 5S Minneapolis
USA
(https://journals.lww.com/acsmmsse/Fulltext/2
018/05001/Cardiovascular_Risks_For_Participat
ion_In_Marathon.2064.aspx )
• Cardiovascular risks for participation in cricket among the adolescent players who are
attending selected sports medicine clinics in
Sri Lanka-Pilot study 2015 British journal of
sports medicine
http://bjsm.bmj.com/content/49/Suppl_2/A1.
2.abstract?sid=401b87c39f8448c9ab370a6
ce25161c5)
• Medical problems detected during Pre-
participation Physical Evaluation of school
athletes in the Galle District 2017
(http://doi.org/10.4038/jpgim.8140)
• Regular Writer for one of the leading newspaper
(Rajina Newspaper)
• Editor- pre participation and pre event medical
fitness assessment guideline manual 2018
published by ministry of health nutrition and
Indigenous medicine, sports medicine
development committee
• Cardiovascular risks for participation in
cricket among the adolescent players who
are attending selected sports medicine
clinics in Sri Lanka-Pilot study. In March
2015 at WCSMC in Sydney Australia,
• Cardiovascular risks for participation in
cricket among the adolescent players who
are attending selected sports medicine
clinics in Sri Lanka-Pilot study at ISSSMC
September 2015 in Newcastle Upon Tyne,
UK
• Television programme producer and
presenter in one of the leading TV channel
Sirasa TV in Sri Lanka regarding sports
medicine and exercise health
• (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6aL7
vGxk7Q&list=PLN-
MLMEqduVkHHavznmU92mIRuabV4PmR
)
Registration
Sri Lanka Medical Council -19333
Royal College of physician of Edinburgh-476090
Sri Lanka Sports Medicine Association – Full Mem
Experience and Volunteerism
Presentations
Languages
English
References
Available on request.