Center for Kidney Research

Center for kidney research was established in 2015 under the patronage of the Vice Chancellor of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Prof. Sampath Amaratunge and Dean Faculty of Medical Sciences, Prof. Surangi Yasawardene.

The aim of the centre is to initiate, facilitate and support basic and applied scientific research related to kidney disease by universities and conduct multidisciplinary collaborative research address themes of national importance. The centre will support numerous research, development & innovation activities/ programmes in the field of kidney disease to enhance the outputs and outcomes which will benefit the Sri Lankan society in the long run.

Vision

To carry out highly scientific, multidisciplinary research, in order to find out novel
diagnostic markers and treatment methods for kidney disease and thereby
contributing to early detection, prevention and effective treatment of patients
with kidney disease in Sri Lanka.

Mission

To contribute to the vision by providing independent, objective, and expert
scientific and medical research in the fields of biochemistry,
pathology, medicine, pharmacy, environment and social factors.

To conduct high quality research on kidney disease to promote
multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary collaborative work with
National and International Research Centers.

To create a critical mass within the University of Sri Jayewardenepura in the field of kidney disease research.

Committee

  • Dr. Rasika Perera (Director on sabbatical)
  • Prof. Hemantha Peiris (Biochemistry)
  • Prof Kamani Wanigasuriya (Medicine)
  • Prof. Sugandika Suresh (Biochemistry)
  • Dr. Mangala Bopagoda (Pathology)
  • Dr. Bhanukie Jayasuriya (Pharmacy)
  • Dr. Pradeepa Jayawardena (EX- Officio)
  • Ms. N.Ranasinghe  (SAB)