Buddhi Fernando | Biology and Life Sciences | Best Researcher Award
Dr Buddhi Fernando, Department of MLS, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, Galle, Sri Lanka
Dr. Buddhi Fernando is a dedicated academic and clinical biochemist from Sri Lanka π±π°, currently serving as a Lecturer at the Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna. With a Ph.D. in Clinical Biochemistry from the University of Peradeniya π, Dr. Fernando has pioneered studies on Chronic Kidney Disease of uncertain etiology (CKDu), identifying biomarkers for diagnosis, staging, and risk prediction π§¬π©Ί. With experience in teaching Clinical Biochemistry, Andrology, Microbiology, and more, she has inspired many students while conducting impactful research. Her award-winning research presentations and global exposure, including a scholarship to Japan π, reflect her academic excellence. Dr. Fernando has co-authored numerous high-impact publications in reputed journals and remains passionate about translational science that directly benefits vulnerable communities. Her persistent pursuit of knowledge, interdisciplinary collaborations, and commitment to public health place her among Sri Lankaβs most promising researchers πππ¬.
Publication Profile
Education
Dr. Buddhi Fernando completed her Ph.D. in Clinical Biochemistry π§ͺ at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, in 2020. Her dissertation focused on identifying a biomarker profile for CKDu and evaluating its utility in early diagnosis, staging, and risk stratification π§¬π. She earned her B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Science with a Second-Class Upper Division in 2014 from the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya π₯π. Her undergraduate research explored the impact of Diabetes Mellitus on heart function in ICR mice πβ€οΈ. Earlier, she completed the G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination (2008) and G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination (2002) with commendable results ππ. Dr. Fernandoβs academic training merges rigorous scientific methodology with a strong focus on public health relevance, especially in addressing rural disease burdens. Her scholarly foundation has been crucial in supporting her innovative research into CKDu, a condition affecting thousands in Sri Lanka π©Ίπ±.
Experience
Dr. Buddhi Fernando has over six years of academic and teaching experience π. From November 2019 to date, she has served as a Lecturer (Probationary and then permanent) at the Department of Medical Laboratory Science, University of Ruhuna π«. Her teaching responsibilities span Clinical Biochemistry, Microbiology, Andrology, Physiology, and Parasitology π§«π§ . She has also taken on leadership roles as Batch Coordinator and Unit Coordinator. Previously, she was a Demonstrator at the University of Peradeniya (2018β2019) and a Lecturer at IVA Para Medical Campus, Kandy (2018) π§ͺ. She is registered with the Sri Lanka Medical Council (Reg. No. 2478) π§Ύ. Her hands-on academic guidance and innovative methodologies help bridge theoretical learning with practical healthcare applications. Dr. Fernandoβs commitment to education and mentorship has left a positive impact on future generations of medical laboratory professionals.
Awards and Honors
Dr. Buddhi Fernandoβs excellence in research and academia has earned her several prestigious accolades π. In 2012, she was awarded a scholarship for the Global Health Student Exchange Program at Niigata University, Japan, recognizing her early promise in global public health ππ―π΅. In 2017, she won First Place for the Best Oral Presentation at the Research Sessions of the Kandy Society of Medicine π₯π€, showcasing her talent in communicating scientific breakthroughs effectively. Her outstanding scholarly output is reflected in numerous publications across high-impact journals such as PLoS ONE, Kidney International Reports, and Environmental Geochemistry and Health ππ. As a unit coordinator and mentor, her academic leadership has also been instrumental in enhancing research culture among peers and students π§βππ¬. These honors exemplify her capability to contribute significantly to science, education, and community health β making her a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award π ππ§ͺ.
Research Focus
Dr. Buddhi Fernandoβs research primarily centers on Chronic Kidney Disease of uncertain etiology (CKDu)βa pressing health crisis in Sri Lankaβs rural communities ποΈπ©Ί. Her Ph.D. work focused on identifying biomarker templates for CKDu and evaluating their utility for early detection, population screening, diagnosis, staging, and predicting complications π§¬π. Her multidisciplinary approach integrates biochemical profiling, environmental toxicology, and molecular diagnostics to uncover the complex pathophysiology of CKDu. Beyond CKDu, she also explores diabetes-related cardiac effects and trace element imbalances βοΈβ€οΈ. Dr. Fernandoβs work has high translational value, aiming to bridge the gap between laboratory science and community health solutions π§ͺπ€. Her collaborations with nephrologists, toxicologists, and global health experts reflect her broad academic network and research adaptability π. Her contributions are vital to designing affordable, effective diagnostics for low-resource settings β making her research both locally relevant and globally significant πππ§ .
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