SANKA THEBUWANAARACHCHI

CLINICAL RESEARCHER and LECTURER - MSc (UK), PhD (Reading)

Contact

Location: 244/1 Wackwella

Road Galle Sri Lanka

Phone: +947********

Email:

adzj3m@r.postjobfree.com

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.

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