Department of Medical Laboratory Science

Faculty of Allied Health Sciences

Ms. R.M.H. Rathnayake


Official Address :

Department of Medical Laboratory Science,
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences,
University of Peradeniya,
Augusta Hill, Sri Amarawansa Mawatha
Peradeniya,
Sri Lanka


Email :

hwasundara@yahoo.com


Telephone :

+94813999615

           




  • Reading of Masters in Experimental Biotechnology at Postgraduate Institute of Science, University of Peradeniya
  • Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science, Second Class - Upper division (2014)
  • Diploma of Human Resource Management(2011)
  • Lecturer(Probationary), Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya.

  • Completed Certificate course in Information Technology at ESoft, Kurunegala (Microsoft office, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) (2008)

  • Followed an Introductory course on ISO 9001 and 14001 (ISO Certification of Quality and Environment Management Systems) conducted by the Center of Environmental Studies of University of Peradeniya (2011)

  • Successfully completion of Higher Diploma English Teacher TrainingCourse at Youth Council, Kurunegala. (2013)



  • Medical Laboratory Scientist at Sri Lanka Medical Council

  • Certificate in First Aid (St. John Ambulance Association, Sri Lanka)

  • Member in Sri Lankan Society for Microbiology from 2013 onwards.

  • Medical microbiology and immunology
  • Antimicrobial activity of natural products
  • Development of laboratory techniques and bio assays
  • Rathnayake, R.M.H.W., Mudiyanse, R.M., and Jayathilake, J.A.M.S. (2013). Prevalence of coliforms, Pseudomonas and Candida species in the oral micro flora of patients with β thalassemia major. Abstracts of the Annual Conference and Scientific Sessions of SSM. 14.

  • Mendis, B.C.G., Jayathilake, R.M.C., Rathnayake, R.M.H.W., Gunarathne, Y.R.I.A., Baddewithana, A.K., Dangolla, A., and Rajapakse, R.P.V.J. (2016).Coprological survey of Toque monkey troops(Macacasinica) in three selected sites in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Abstracts ofPGIS Research Congress. 94.

  • Mendis, B.C.G.,Dangolla, A., Handagama, H.R.N.P.K.,Jayathilake, R.M.C., Rathnayake, R.M.H.W., Gunarathne, Y.R.I.A., Baddewithana, A.K., Gunarathne, T.G.N.S., and Rathnayake, B.M.C. (2016). Diabetes mellitus and cardio vascular diseases among undergraduates of University of Peradeniya.Proceedings of Peradeniya University International Research Sesssions, Sri Lanka. 20: 245