COLOMBO MEDICAL CONGRESS: ACADEMIC PROGRAMME
DAY 3: 15th FEBRUARY 2020
| 8.00 am – 8.30 am (PLENARY) | ||
| New Building Lecture Theatre | PLENARY 3
Chair: Professor Vajira Dissanayake Dr Panduka Karunanayake |
Research Management in the US: Experience from University of Miami
Professor Dushyantha Jayaweera (USA) |
| 8.30 am – 10.00 am (SESSIONS) | ||
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Main Hall Administrative Building |
SESSION 49
THE SRI LANKAN HEALTH SYSTEM AND THE COLOMBO MEDICAL SCHOOL Chair: Dr Lucian Jayasuriya Dr Nihal Abeysooriya |
The Medical School and the National Hospital of Sri Lanka
Dr WK Wickramasinghe Evolution of the Health System Dr Sarath Samarage New Models of Care Dr Susie Perera The Importance of Medical Schools in Academic Surgery and Research Mr Ram Nataraja (Australia) |
| B
Pathology Lecture Theatre |
SESSION 50
HEPATOLOGY: ADVANCES Chair: Dr Harindra Karunathilaka
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Management of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD): What’s New?
Professor Madunil Niriella Update on Autoimmune Liver Diseases Dr Kulisha Kodisinghe Drug Induced Liver Disease (DILI) Professor Anuradha S Dassanayake Acute Liver Failure: What is New? Dr Sanjeewa Ariyasinghe |
| C
New Building Lecture Theatre |
SESSION 51
MENTAL HEALTH: NEW TRENDS IN DELIBERATE SELF-HARM AND SUICIDE SRI LANKA Chair: Dr Damani Jayasinghe Dr Chamari Mudalige |
Patterns of Suicide and Deliberate Self-harm in Sri Lanka: Recent Trends Dr Madhubhashinee Dayabandara The Intersection of Suicidality and Substance Use Dr Mahesh Rajasuriya |
| D
Physiology Lecture Theatre |
SESSION 52
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY AND PHARMACY Chair: Professor Nirmala Wijekoon Professor Kusum de Abrew
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Bio Equivalence and Bio Waiver Testing: Current Concepts
Professor Priyadarshani Galappatthy Pediatric Clinical Pharmacology in Sri Lanka: Opportunities and Challenges Professor Shalini Sri Ranganathan Pharmacy Education in Sri Lanka: The Role of the Colombo Medical School Enabling Visually / Hearing Disabled Patients use Medicines Independently: The Sri Lankan Experience Professor Chamari Weeraratne Development of Novel Therapies from Traditional Herbs – The Cinnamon Experience Dr Priyanga Ranasinghe |
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Faculty Board Room |
SESSION 53
DIGITAL HEALTH: CURRENT LANDSCAPE AND FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES Chair: Vidya Jyothi Professor Vajira Dissnayake Dr Rohana Marasinghe |
National Health Information Architecture and Digital Health Strategy of Sri Lanka
Dr Anil Samaranayake, Dr Neranga Liyanaarachchi Big Data to Propel Research in Sri Lanka – eIMMR and eRHIMS Dr Priyanga Senanayake Application of AI in Medicine: Frugal Approach for Thyroid Cancer Diagnostic Aid Dr Dilshan Ganepola and Dr Roshan Hewapathirana Future of Clinical Medicine: From Systems Science to Artificial Intelligence Professor Saroj Jayasinghe |
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Surgery Lecture Theatre |
SESSION 54
DERMATOLOGY Chair: Dr Indira Kahawita Dr Ganga Sirimanna |
Mutilating Facial Dermatoses – Are We Ready to Meet the Challenge? Dr Chalukya Gunasekara Male Genital Dermatoses Dr Janaka Akarawita Leprosy in Sri Lanka Dr Saman Gunasekara) Psoriasis: An Overview Dr Sriyani Samaraweera |
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Anatomy block Lecture Theatre |
ORAL/POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Public Health and Miscellaneous |
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| 10.00 am – 10.30 am (LECTURES) | ||
| A
Main Hall Administrative Building |
LECTURE 25
Chair: Dr Mathu Selvarajah Dr Chula Herath |
Commencing Regular Nephrology and Dialysis Programme in Sri
Lanka Vidya Jyothi Professor MHR Sheriff |
| B
Pathology Lecture Theatre |
LECTURE 26
Chair: Dr Sameera Gunawardena |
Innate Immune System in Disease: The Role of Mitochondrial Proteins
Professor Richard Banati (Australia) ● |
| C
New Building Lecture Theatre |
LECTURE 27
Chair: Professor Jennifer Perera Dr Dasanthi Akmeemana |
Leadership Role of Medical School in Mental Health: Past Achievements and Future Challenges
Professor Nalaka Mendis |
| D
Physiology Lecture Theatre |
LECTURE 28
Chair: Professor Priyadarshini Galappaththi Dr Rohan Gunawardana |
Catheter Ablation of Cardiac Arrhythmias: A Story of Passion, Inquiry and Innovation.
Dr Mevan Wijethunga (USA) |
| E
Faculty Board Room |
LECTURE 29
Chair: Dr Susil Kulathilaka |
Patients with Persistent Physical Symptoms not Explained by Organic Illness; a Universal Challenge across Health Care Professor Athula Sumathipala (UK) |
| F
Surgery Lecture Theatre |
LECTURE 30
Chair: Dr Chalukya Gunasekara Dr Rezni Caassim |
Management of Difficult to Heal Leg Ulcers: A Dermatologist’s Approach
Dr Vinod Ellangasinghe (UK) |
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Anatomy block Lecture Theatre |
ORAL/POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Public Health and Miscellaneous |
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| 10.30 am – 11.00 am (TEA) | ||
| 11.00 am – 12.30 pm (SESSIONS) | ||
| A
Main Hall Administrative Building |
SESSION 55
NEW PARADIGMS IN HUMAN SURVIVAL: CLIMATE CHANGE, SUSTAINABILITY AND PLANETARY HEALTH Chair: Professor Lasantha Manawadu
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The Anthropocene, a Burning Planet and Planetary Health
Professor Saroj Jayasinghe Plastics and Recycling Waste Professor Ajith De Alwis Understanding Sustainable Healthy Diets Professor Pulani Lannerolle The Health Effects of Climate Change: How Costly Is It? Dr Inoka Suraweera |
| B
Pathology Lecture Theatre |
SESSION 56
MEDICAL DEVICES AND INNOVATIONS FROM SRI LANKA Chair: Dr Ravindra Samaranayake
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Exoskeleton Robots for Assisting Limb Motions Professor Ruwan Gopura) Technology Development in Vascular Diseases, Diabetes and Neuro Rehabilitation Dr Anjula De Silva |
| C
New Building Lecture Theatre |
SESSION 57
MEDICAL HUMANITIES: HEALTH PROFESSION AND THE ARTS Chair: Professor Susirith Mendis Professor Nalaka Mendis |
The Role of Arts and Humanities in Patient and Public Engagement Professor Mahesh Nirmalan (UK) “The Answer My Friend”: Inspiration from Music for Vexing Queries Foucault’s Medical Gaze: A Journey on Cinema Dr Panduka Karunanayake |
| D
Physiology Lecture Theatre |
SESSION 58
BOOSTING THE SILVER AGE Chair: Dr Dilhar Samaraweera Dr Sarath Gamini De Silva |
Normal Ageing versus Geriatric Giants: An Overview
Dr Chamila Dalpatadu Standing Tall After a Fall: The Role of Rehabilitation A Panacea for Ageing: An Evidence Based Review Pain in the Older Adult – Is Suffering a Must? Dr Chamila Jayasekera |
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Faculty Board Room |
SESSION 59
SEXUAL MEDICINE Chair: Professor Colvin Goonaratna Dr Pramilla Senanayake |
Management of Erectile Dysfunction – What is New? Dr Lasantha Malavige Female Sexual Dysfunction Gender Dysphoria in Adults : Role of the Endocrinologist Dr Sachith Abhayaratna |
| F
Surgery Lecture Theatre |
SESSION 60
ORTHOPAEDICS Chair: Dr Upali Banagala Dr Ananda Ellawala |
Development of Orthopaedic Services in Sri Lanka
Dr Upali Banagala Evolution of Club Foot Treatment Dr Sunil Wijayasinghe) Spinal Injuries Dr N Pinto New Technologies in Orthopaedics Dr Dilshan Munidasa |
| G
Anatomy block Lecture Theatre |
ORAL/POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Public Health and Miscellaneous |
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| 12.30 pm – 1.00 pm (LECTURES) | ||
| A
Main Hall Administrative Building |
LECTURE 31
Chair: Dr Prasad Katulanda
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Health Challenges of Sri Lanka from the Point of an Activist
Dr Anuruddha Padeniya |
| B
Pathology Lecture Theatre |
LECTURE 32
Chair: Professor Ishan de Zoysa
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Diagnosing and Managing Food Allergies
Professor Suranjith Seneviratne (UK) |
| C
New Building Lecture Theatre |
LECTURE 33
Chair: Dr Panduka Karunanayake Dr Madhubashini Dayabandara |
Madness, Mindfulness and Wellbeing
Dr N Yoganathan (UK) |
| D
Physiology Lecture Theatre |
LECTURE 34
Chair: Professor Premakumara de Silva Professor Siri Hettige |
Feminization of Old-age Morbidity in Sri Lanka
Professor Lakshman Dissanayake |
| E
Faculty Board Room |
LECTURE 35
Chair: Dr S Sivaganesh
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Robotic Surgery is the Future- with Reference to Upper GI Surgery
Dr Sri Kadirkamanathan (UK) |
| F
Surgery Lecture Theatre |
LECTURE 36
Chair: Dr A Pallewatta Dr Udari Liyange Dr Geetha Senanayake |
Endovascular Treatment of Intracranial Aneurysms
Dr Indra Lekamge |
| 1.00 pm – 1.30 pm (SNACK LUNCH) | ||
| 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm (SESSIONS) | ||
| A
Main Hall Administrative Building |
SESSION 61
GENDER, RIGHTS AND HEALTH Chair: Ms Ritsu Nacken Professor KumuduWijewardena |
Rights Based Approach to Healthcare Professor Hemantha Senanayake Engaging and Involving Care Providers Dr Ganesan Mahesan Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women in a Globalized World Dr Vathsala Illesinghe (Canada) Belonging to the Wrong Sex Dr Diyanath Samarasinghe |
| B
Pathology Lecture Theatre |
SESSION 62
COMSAA PANEL DISCUSSION Engaging with the Alumni: Visions and Strategies Chair: Professor MHR Sheriff Dr Prasad Katulanda |
Vidya Jyothi Professor MHR Sheriff
Vidya Jyothi Dr Prasad Katulanda Sir Arulkumaran Sabaratnam (UK) Professor Dushyantha Jayaweera (USA) Professor Dilendra Haritha Weerasinghe (USA) Professor AH Sheriffdeen |
| C
New Building Lecture Theatre |
SESSION 63
HIV, AIDS and TB Chair: Dr Harshini Fernando Dr Ananda Wijewickrama |
Can Sri Lanka End AIDS Before 2030?
Dr Iyanthi Abeywickrame Treatment as Prevention in HIV: Sri Lankan Experience Dr Lilani Rajapaksa HIV Prevention – For the Community, from the Community Dr Jayadarie Ranathunga Global Epidemiology and Rapid Diagnosis of Multi Drug Resistant Tuberculosis Professor Joy Sarojini Michael (India) |
| D
Physiology Lecture Theatre |
SESSION 64
ELDERLY CARE Chair: Dr Upul Dissanayake Dr Ruvaiz Haniffa |
Future of Geriatric Medicine in Sri Lanka Dr Dilhar Samaraweera Aged Care Act and System in Australia – What Can We Learn? Dr Nishantha Senanayake (Australia) Palliative Care at Home: A Good Death at Home: Experience from Piliyandala, Sri Lanka Dr Eugene Corea Palliative Care in Geriatric Practice Dr Udayangani Ramadasa |
| E
Faculty Board Room |
SESSION 65
TOXICOLOGY AND TOXINOLOGY Chair: Dr Asanga Ratnayaka Prof Rizvi Sheriff |
Pesticide poisoning in Sri Lanka – the Past, Present and the Future
Professor Ravindra Fernando Organophosphate Poisoning Dr Shaluka Jayamanne Pesticides and Non-Communicable Diseases Professor Sisira Siribaddana Snake Bite: Advances Professor Ariaranee Gnanadasan |
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Surgery Lecture Theatre |
SESSION 66
HAEMATOLOGY Chair: Professor Indira Wijewsiriwardana Dr Nishadya Ranasinghe |
Sri Lankan Experience in Treatment of Aplastic Anaemia
Dr Visakha Rathnamalala) The Evolution of Haemophilia Care Dr.Chandima Thewarapperuma |
| 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm (GRAND PANEL DISCUSSIONSESSIONS/AWARD CEREMONY FOR ORAL AND POSTER PRESENTAION) | ||
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CONCLUDING SESSION GRAND PANEL DISCUSSION OUR ALMA MATER: VISIONS FOR THE FUTURE The balancing act: Teaching, services, research and innovations
Chairpersons: Professor Jennifer Perera and Dr Ranjan Dias Moderated by Professor Saroj Jayasinghe
Professor Dujeepa Samarasekara (Singapore) Professor Sir Arulkumaran Sabaratnam (UK) Vidya Jyothi Professor Janaka De Silva (Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, National Research Council) Professor Dushyantha Jayaweera (USA) Professor Mahesh Nirmalan (UK) Vidya Jyothi Professor Vajira Dissnayake (Commonwealth Medical Association) Professor Chandrika Wijeyaratne (Vice Chancellor, University of Colombo) |
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| 4.30 pm – 5.00 pm (TEA) | ||
| 7.00 pm onwards (BANQUET) | ||