About The Digital Evidence Based Medicine Lab Students

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Vindya Pathiraja is an Academic Pharmacologist with a special interest in Women’s Health including and not limited to Hormonal therapies. Her expertise and experience extend to Evidence Synthesis and Clinical Trials. She is currently the Head of the Department (HOD) and a Senior Lecturer for Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. She is supervisor for more than ten undergraduates every year and few postgraduate students. 

Her interest in Epidemiology and Designing evidence-based interventions led her to explore a PhD within the realm of menopause. Vindya aims to demonstrate the efficacy and effectiveness of the MARiE Tool among Sri Lankan population and, Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) dispensing patterns within South Asia

Tharanga Mudalige is an academic professional and researcher at the University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, since 2022. With a robust clinical background encompassing 15 years of diverse experience in clinical nursing, she is actively involved in the Sri Lankan arm of the MARIE Global project, focusing on women's health, while pursuing a PhD within Work Package-2. which aims to "report physical and mental health impacts of menopause among Sri Lankan women using a mixed method approach". 

Ms. Mudalige is an honorary research associate at the College of Medical and Dental Sciences, University of Birmingham, UK. Her primary focus is on improving healthcare responsiveness and advocating for patient rights. Additionally, she is dedicated to mentoring and guiding undergraduates.

Kaushini Peiris is a passionate registered nurse and Assistant Lecturer at the Department of Nursing, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing with honors from the same esteemed institution. With a deep commitment to advancing nursing education, her academic journey is driven by a desire to shape future generations of compassionate and skilled nursing professionals.

Her research interests encompass women’s health, surgical nursing, end-of-life patient care, and the transformative potential of AI-based technologies in nursing. Following that, she is currently pursuing her PhD with the project titled, "Period Poverty and Health Outcomes Exploration: The PLATO Study," delves into the profound impact of period poverty on health and well-being, aiming to illuminate pathways to equitable healthcare solutions within the Sri Lankan context.

Through her work, Kaushini seeks to empower individuals and communities by merging evidence-based practices with meaningful education, fostering positive change in healthcare delivery.

Nimesha Wijayamuni is a clinical academic in the Department of Nursing and Midwifery at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours) from the University of Ruhuna and is currently pursuing a PhD as part of a prestigious Global Violence Against Womena nd Children Project (SATYA). Her work will focus on Souther Asia (ANULAProject), focusing on "Exploring and evaluating Violence against Women and Girls in Southern Asia." Her research is deeply rooted in understanding the social issues affecting women and girls in the region, with a particular emphasis on the profound impacts of violence.

Beyond her work with the ANULA Project, Ms. Wijayamuni is actively contributing to various research initiatives, including a critical investigation into the unreported and unevaluated neglected communicable disease, leptospirosis. Her academic pursuits are centered on enhancing public health awareness and responses, with a particular focus on neglected diseases and the health challenges faced by women. Through her dedication and research, Ms. Wijayamuni aims to foster positive change and improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations.

Subhashree Meher is a public health professional with a keen interest in women’s health, driven by the need for targeted research in this area and the pressing need to address the unique challenges women face globally. She is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health (MPH) at the University of Birmingham.

Currently, she is exploring evidence synthesis to better understand global challenges in reproductive health as part of her MPH, with the aim of contributing to meaningful changes in policies and practices that promote equity for women

Neha Raghuraman is a Pharm.D graduate with a strong foundation in clinical pharmacy practice, specializing in the safe and effective use of medications, where she gained valuable insights into patient needs and the complexities of healthcare delivery. This experience fuels her passion for improving population health outcomes, leading her to pursue a Master of Public Health. She is keen on research within the field of public health, focusing on the current and urgent health issues and trying to find new approaches to improve population health outcomes and is an active contributor to the scientific community, participating in peer-reviewed publications and research initiatives. 

She is particularly interested in translating her clinical knowledge into public health initiatives, focusing on areas such as women's health and clinical trials. Her current project is exploring Systemic issues linked to clinical trial designs in Obstetrics and Gynaecology studies using an Evidence Synthesis approach.