COLOMBO MEDICAL CONGRESS: ACADEMIC PROGRAMME
DAY 2: 14th FEBRUARY 2020
| 8.00 am – 8.30 am (PLENARY) | ||
| New Building Lecture Theatre | PLENARY 2
Chair: Professor Hemantha Senanayake Professor Harsha Seneviratne |
Achieving SDG Goal 5 – Gender Equality and Empowerment of Girls and Women by 2030: Role of the Medical Profession and Educationists Professor Dame Lesley Regan (UK)
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| 8.30 am – 10.00 am (SESSIONS) | ||
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Main Hall Administrative Building |
SESSION 25
TOBACCO ALCOHOL AND OTHER SUBSTANCE USE Chair: Dr Palitha Abeykoon Dr Anula Wijesundere |
International and National Legislation: Applications and Benefits Dr Sajeewa Ranaweera Managing Tobacco Problems (through Clinic and Community) Treatment and Prevention of Alcohol Use and Related Issues Dr Mahesh Rajasuriya SL Lessons on Reducing Tobacco and Alcohol Harm |
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Pathology Lecture Theatre |
SESSION 26
EMERGING INFECTIONS Chair: Dr Harsha Sathischandra Dr Deepika Rodrigo |
Fast-tracking Anti-malarial Drug Discovery through Re-positioning
Prof Niroshini Nirmalan (UK) Epidemiology of Melioidosis in Sri Lanka Hepatitis C: Recent Advances towards a Cure Professor Dushyantha Jayaweera (USA) |
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New Building Lecture Theatre |
SESSION 27
CARDIOLOGY IN SRI LANKA Chair: Dr S Narenthiran Dr Gamini Galappatthy |
Evolution of Cardiac Care in Sri Lanka Dr Ruwan Ekanayake Heart Failure: Novel Concepts Dr Naomali Amarasena Ischemic Heart Disease: What’s New? Resistant Hypertension Professor Godwin Constantine |
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Physiology Lecture Theatre |
SESSION 28
NEWBORN, CHILD PROTECTION AND THE GROWING CHILD Chair: Professor Asvini Fernando Dr Deepthi Samarage |
Childhood Trauma, Gaming, Drugs and Neurophysiology of Adolescent Violence Vidya Jyothi Professor Harendra de Silva Childhood Epilepsy: from Present to the Future Professor Jithangi Wanigasinghe Advances of Paediatric Neurology and its Evolution in Sri Lanka Transforming Lives of Children with Disabilities through Evidence Based Practices in Sri Lanka Professor Samanmalee Sumanasena |
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Faculty Board Room |
SESSION 29
PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION Professor Ariaranee Gnanathasan Dr Subashini Jayawardana |
Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Beyond the Hospital Care
Dr Margot Skinner (New Zealand) Lifestyle Behavior for Management of Musculoskeletal Conditions Dr Aishath Mahfooza (Maldives) Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation in Women with Urinary Incontinence Dr Beulah Jebakani (India) Cancer Survivor Rehabilitation Dr Charitha Perera (Australia) |
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Surgery Lecture Theatre |
SESSION 30
OBESITY AND METABOLIC SYNDROME Chair: Professor Pujitha Wickramasinghe Dr Renuka Jayatissa |
Obesity: Sri Lanka and the Global Epidemiology Vidya Jyothi Dr Prasad Katulanda Dietary Approaches in Managing Obesity Challenges in Establishment of a Metabolic Surgical Service in Sri Lanka |
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Anatomy block Lecture Theatre |
ORAL/POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Clinical Sciences |
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| 10.00 am – 10.30 am (LECTURES) | ||
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Main Hall Administrative Building |
LECTURE 13
Chair: Dr Athula Liyanapathirana Dr Suraj Perera |
Association between Long-term Alcohol Consumption and Risk of Cancer: The Emerging Evidence from Melbourne
Dr Harindra Jayasekara (Australia) |
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Pathology Lecture Theatre |
LECTURE 14
Chair: Dr Nilanthi Senanayake Professor Jennifer Perera |
Global Status of Anti-microbial Resistance: Emphasizing the Indian Scenario
● Professor Balaji Veeraraghavan (India) |
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New Building Lecture Theatre |
LECTURE 15
Chair: Professor Shyam Fernando Professor Kantha N Lankatilake |
Indoor Air: The Silent Killer
Professor K R Ranjith Mahanama |
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Physiology Lecture Theatre |
LECTURE 16
Chair: Professor Indira Kitulwatte Professor Jean Perera
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Gender Based Violence Against Women: Cross-border Perspectives
Dr Vathsala Illesinghe Jayasuriya (Canada) |
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Faculty Board Room |
LECTURE 17
Chair: Dr Wasantha Wijenayake Dr Gunendrika Kasthurirathne |
Chronic Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation: Management of Secondary Complications
Dr.Sivakumar Gulasingam (Canada) |
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Surgery Lecture Theatre |
LECTURE 18
Chair: Dr Dilruwani Ariyasingha Dr Kavinga Gunawardena |
Sensors, Pumps and Artificial Pancreas: Overview of Novel Diabetes technology
Dr Lalantha Leelarathna (UK) |
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Anatomy block Lecture Theatre |
ORAL/POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Clinical Sciences |
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| 10.30 am – 11.00 am (TEA) | ||
| 11.00 am – 12.30 pm (SESSIONS) | ||
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Main Hall Administrative Building |
SESSION 31
MIGRATION AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Chair: Dr Monica de Silva Dr Inoka Suraweera
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Migration and Health in a Globalized World: A Host Country Perspective
Dr Soorej Jose Puthoopparambil (Sweden) The National NCD Burden Among the Aging Labour Force in Sri Lanka Dr Champika Amarasinghe Development of Occupational Health: The Role of the Faculty of Medicine, Colombo Professor Rohini de Alwis Seneviratne Physician Burnout Dr Padmini Ranasinghe (USA) |
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Pathology Lecture Theatre |
SESSION 32
PATHOLOGY Chair: Professor Preethika Angunawela Professor LR Amarasekara |
Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux: Unsolved Issues
Dr Sulochana Wijetunge Diagnosis of Tumours at Crossroads – Histopathology or Genetics in the Diagnosis of Breast Cancer – A Sri Lankan Perspective Dr Harshima Wijesinghe Development of Perinatal Pathology: the Role Played by the Faculty of Medicine, Colombo Dr Priyani Amarathunga Overview of Renal Pathology & Infection-associated Glomerulonephritis Professor Anjali Satoskar (USA) |
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New Building Lecture Theatre |
SESSION 33
CHEST MEDICINE Chair: Dr PNB Wijeykoon Dr VajiraTennakoon |
Current Management and Novel Therapies for Asthma
Dr Bandu Gunasena New Horizons for Interstitial Lung Disease Dr Amila Ratnapala Approach to Pleural Disease Dr Wathsala Gunasinghe Tuberculosis in Sri Lanka from a Simple Disease to Emergence of Drug Resistance Dr Geethal Perera |
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Physiology Lecture Theatre |
SESSION 34
CHILD HEALTH Chair: Dr Ishani Rodrigo Dr Devan Mendis |
Inhaled Corticosteroid Prophylaxis in Childhood Asthma: Efficacy, Cost Effectiveness and Successful Withdrawal
Dr BJC Perera Biliary Atresia in Infancy: From Kasai Portoenterostomy to Liver Transplantation Professor Shaman Rajindrajith Paediatric Nephrology: Challenges in Care Dr Vindya Gunasekera Breast Milk for All Babies – Are We There Yet? Dr Nishani Lucas |
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Faculty Board Room |
SESSION 35
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY Chair: Dr Kolitha Karunadasa Dr Vipula Perera |
Microsurgery in Sri Lanka: the Current Status
Dr Thushan Beneragama Cleft Lip and Palate Dr Dulip Perera Reconstruction of the Injured Hand Dr Dhammika Dissanayake Management of Burn Injuries Dr Arunajith Amarasingha |
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Surgery Lecture Theatre |
SESSION 36
OPHTHALMOLOGY ADVANCES Chair: Dr Champa Banagala Dr Deepani Wewalwala |
Eliminating Blindness in Sri Lanka: Challenges and Options
Professor Madhuwanthi Dissanayake Advances in the Management of Diabetic Eye Disease Dr Charith Fonseka Advances in Glaucoma Management Dr Muditha Kulatunga Advances in Cataract Surgery Dr Saliya Pathirana |
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Anatomy block Lecture Theatre |
ORAL/POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Clinical Sciences |
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| 12.30 pm – 1.00 pm (LECTURES) | ||
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Main Hall Administrative Building |
LECTURE 19
Chair: Professor Upul Senarath Dr Shreenika Weliange |
Health in Urban Slums: From the Cell to the Street
Professor Jason Corburn (USA) |
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Pathology Lecture Theatre |
LECTURE 20
Chair: Professor Chandu de Silva Dr Rajiv de Silva |
How Immune-mediated Therapeutics has Transformed Clinical Medicine
Dr Siraj Misbah (UK) |
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New Building Lecture Theatre |
LECTURE 21
Chair:Dr Ranjan Dias Professor Shaman Rajindrajith |
Sri Lankan Cleft Lip and Palate Project
Professor SP Lamabadusuriya |
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Physiology Lecture Theatre |
LECTURE 22
Chair: Chair: Professor Jennifer Perera Professor Kumudu Wijewardana |
Maternal Ancestry of Contemporary Sri Lankans and Vedda Individuals
Professor Kamani Tennakoon |
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Faculty Board Room |
LECTURE 23
Dr Naveen Wijekoon Professor Indika Karunathilake |
Surgical Simulation – The Future of Surgical Training
Mr Ram Nataraja (Australia) |
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Surgery Lecture Theatre |
LECTURE 24
Dr Lalith Perera
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A Civilian Surgeon’s Experience in Managing War Injuries : the Early Phase
Dr Gamini Goonetilleke |
| 1.00 pm – 1.30 pm (SNACK LUNCH) | ||
| 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm (SESSIONS) | ||
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Main Hall Administrative Building |
SESSION 37
DIABETES CARE IN 2020 Dr Dimuthu Muthukuda Dr Samanthi Cooray |
SGLT 2 Inhibitors in Type 1 Diabetes
Dr Lalantha Leelaratne (UK) Dr Manodi Saranapala (Australia) |
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Pathology Lecture Theatre |
SESSION 38
RHEUMATOLOGY AND BONE DISEASE Chair: Dr Lalith Wijayaratne
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Osteoporosis Dr Muditha Weerakkody Osteoarthritis – the Past, Present and Future Dr Inoshi Atukorala Use of DMARDs Autoimmune Inflammatory Arthritis Dr Duminda Munidasa Back Pain and its Controversies Dr Harindu Wijesinghe |
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New Building Lecture Theatre |
SESSION 39
ADVANCES IN CARDIOLOGY Chair: Dr Subashini Jayawickrama Dr Panna Gunaratne |
History of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery in Sri Lanka Dr Chandima Amarasena Paediatric Cardiology in Sri Lanka Role of Drug Therapy in Arrhythmia: What, When and Why not |
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Physiology Lecture Theatre |
SESSION 40
EASTERN TRADITIONS AND HEALTH Chair: Dr Panduka Karunanayake Dr Enoka Corea |
Eastern Spirituality, Mental Health and Wellbeing Dr N Yoganathan (UK) Sri Lankan Values in Health: Glimpses from the Mihintale Inscriptions Dr Gamini Wijesuriya Perfect Mental Health Professor W Gunathunga From Legacy of Healthcare to Optimum Lifecare of the Future Dr Haja Mohideen Mahroof(Saudi Arabia) |
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Faculty Board Room |
SESSION 41
ADVANCES IN OTOLARYNGOLOGY Chair: Dr Ravi Ruberu Dr Ranjith Abeywickrama |
Cochlear Implantation in Sri Lanka
Dr Saman Yasawardene |
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Surgery Lecture Theatre |
SESSION 42
TRAUMA CARE: ADVANCES Chair: Dr Ranjan Dias Dr Lalantha Ranasinghe |
Epidemiology of Road Traffic Crashes Professor Samath D Dharmaratne Triage in Massive Disasters Trauma Surgery in Sri Lanka Dr Kirthi Abayajeewa Biomarkers Predicting Poor Clinical Outcome in Major Trauma |
| 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm (SESSIONS) | ||
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Main Hall Administrative Building |
SESSION 43
MANAGEMENT OF NCDs IN GENERAL PRACTICE Chair: Dr Lucian Jayasuriya Dr Nandanie De Silva |
GP’s Role in Managing COPD in a General Practice
Dr Seneth Samaranayake Dr ALP Seneviratne Dr Ananda Perera Overdiagnosis of NCDs in General Practice Prof. Kumara Mendis |
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Pathology Lecture Theatre |
SESSION 44
DENGUE Chair: Dr Yasoma Thilakarathne Dr Panduka Karunanayake |
Novel Therapeutic Targets for Dengue Infections Professor Neelika Malavige Dengue-Current Management in Adults Dengue in Pregnancy Dengue in Children – Insight to its Management and Possible Complications |
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New Building Lecture Theatre |
SESSION 45
NEUROLOGY AND NEURO SURGERY Chair: Professor JB Peiris Professor Thashi Chang |
Teaching Neurology – the Way Forward
Professor Saman B Gunatilake |
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Physiology Lecture Theatre |
SESSION 46
SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH: A REVITALIZED AGENDA Chair: Professor Lalani Rajapaksa Dr Susie Perera |
Social Determinants of Health: Current Global Situation
Dr Kremlin Wickramasinghe (Russia) Dr Sarath Samarage Achieving SDG 3 through a SDH lens for Sri Lanka Dr Eshani Fernando Dr Padmal De Silva
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Faculty Board Room |
SESSION 47
FORENSIC MEDICINE Chair: Professor Ravindra Fernando Professor Dinesh Fernando
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Sexual and Gender-based Violence and Forensic Practice
Professor Indira Kitulwatte Role of Forensic Pathologist in Crime Scene Examination Dr Clifford Perera Management of Dead and Missing People in the Multiple Easter Bomb Explosions in Colombo, Sri Lanka Dr Ajith Tennekoon Novel Technology in Unravelling Hidden Crimes Professor Muditha Vidanapathirana Improving Quality of Service Delivery and Forensic Medicine Education Professor Jean Perera Dr Ravi Samaranayake Providing Expertise in Forensic Medicine in Sri Lanka and Overseas Dr Asela Mendis) Dr Sameera Gunawardena |
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Surgery Lecture Theatre |
SESSION 48
THYROID DISORDERS Chair: Dr Sanjeewa Seneviratne Dr Roshana Constantin
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Recent Developments in Thyroid Disease- (i) Thyroid Autoimmunity after USI (ii) Graves’ Disease
Dr LD Kuvera Premawardhana (UK) Thyroid Nodule Professor Ranil Fernando Isotope Scans in Thyroid Disorders Dr Chandraguptha Udugama Final Diagnosis of Solitary Thyroid Nodule: Cytology, Histology or Molecular Genetics? Professor Chandu de Silva |
| 4.30 pm – 5.00 pm (TEA) | ||
| 6.00 pm onwards (SOCIAL EVENTS) | ||