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Prof. Vidya Jyothi Prasad Katulanda, MBBS (First Class Hons), MD, FRCP (Lon), FCCP, FACE, DPhil (Oxford).[edit]
Background: He is a Sri Lankan academic, endocrinologist, and physician.
Current Roles:[edit]
- Professor in Medicine : at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo..[1]
- Head of the Department of Clinical Medicine : at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo.[1]
- Consultant Physician and endocrinologist: at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka.[2]
Education and Early career[edit]
- Prof. Katulanda's academic journey began from Royal college, Colombo[3]
- He pursued his medical studies at the faculty of medicine, University of Colombo. Where he completed MBBS with First Class Honors. [1]
- He then acquired an MD from the Postgraduate Institute in Medicine, Sri Lanka.
- FRCP[1](London).
- DPhil from the University of Oxford.[1]
Academic Contributions, Recognition and Achievements[edit]
Diabetes Research Unit[edit]
Pro. Katulanda oversees the Diabetes Research Unit,[4] at the University of Colombo, which he played a pivotal role in establishing in 2205. [5]
Recognition[edit]
Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) Oration (2009)[6]
- The SLMA honoured Prof. Katulanda’s significant contributions to diabetes research with the prestigious SLMA oration in 2009.
Postgraduate Institute of Medicine (PGIM) Oration (2008)[7]
- Prof. Katulanda received recognition from the PGIM with the PGIM oration in 2008 for his outstanding work in the field of medicine.
Awards[edit]
- 2014 - Prof. Katulanda has been the recipient of several awards, including the esteemed Vidya Jyothi award for his impact on research.[8] [9]
- 2009 - Ten Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP) in Sri Lanka 2009 award in Medical Research. Awarded by the Junior Chamber International.[10]
- 1998 - Gold medal for the Best Student of the Faculty of Medicine.[9]
- 1998 - Student of the Year Award of the University of Colombo.[9]
- 2009 - Henri Rajaratnam Prize for the Best Paper in Diabetes and Endocrinology – Ceylon College of Physicians, Annual Academic Sessions. [9]
- 2009 - Best poster presentation – Ceylon College of Physicians, Annual Academic Sessions.[9]
- 2006 - EM Wijerama award for the best free paper – Ceylon College of Physicians, Annual Academic Sessions.[9]
- 2007 - EM Wijerama award for the best free paper – Ceylon College of Physicians, Annual Academic Sessions 2007. High Prevalence of Diabetes Dyslipidaemia in Sri Lanka.[9]
- 2007 - Best poster presentation – Ceylon College of Physicians, Annual Academic Sessions 2007. Smoking in Sri Lanka: Facts and figures.[9]
- 2006 - Henry Rajaratnam award for the best free paper in the category of diabetes and endocrinology – Ceylon College of Physicians, Annual Academic Sessions. [9]
- 2006 - Best poster presentation – Ceylon College of Physicians, Annual Academic Sessions.[9]
Research Fellow : at the Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford[11]
Engagement in Professional Societies[edit]
- Endocrine Society : He served as the President[12]
- Ceylon College of Physicians : He served as the secretary.[13]
Healthcare Innovation[edit]
The Center for Diabetes Endocrinology and Cardio Metabolism (CDEM):
- Prof. Katulanda is a founding member and currently serves as the chairman.[14]
- CDEM is dedicated to addressing a wide spectrum of health challenges, including diabetes, endocrine disorders, cardiac diseases, renal conditions, and metabolic disorders.[15]
Clinical Training[edit]
- Prof. Vidya Jyothi Prasad Katulanda’s clinical journey began at the Colombo South Teaching Hospital in Sri Lanka, where he received mentorship from Dr. Udul Hewage during the years 2003 to 2004.
- He furthered his training at the distinguished Oxford Centre for Diabetes Endocrinology and Metabolism (OCDEM) in the United Kingdom from 2004 to 2008.
- Under the guidance of Prof. David Mathhews and Prof. John Waas, he honed his skills in the intricate field of endocrinology.
- Additionally, Prof. Katulanda served as a Registrar in General Medicine at the University Medical Unit of the National Hospital of Sri Lanka, closely collaborating with Prof. Rezvi Sheriff.[16]
Fellowships[edit]
Prof. Katulanda has been recognized with several fellowships,[17]
- FCCP (Fellow of the Ceylon College of Physicians)[13]
- FRCP London (Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians-London)[17]
- FACE (Fellow of the American College of Endocrinologists)[17]
- FLSCE (Fellow of the Sri Lanka College of Endocrinologists)[17]
Research and publications[edit]
Research Profile (Google Scholar Metrics as of March 2022)
- Total Peer-Reviewed Publications:153
- Citations: 8853
- H-Index: 43
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e "Prof. Prasad Katulanda – Faculty of Medicine". Retrieved 2023-08-18.
- ^ "General Physicians". www.nhsl.health.gov.lk. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
- ^ "IT At Royal Reaches A New Height! - The Royal College". royalcollege.lk. 2014-12-03. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
- ^ "Department of Clinical Medicine – Research | FOM". Retrieved 2023-08-18.
- ^ "Department of Clinical Medicine – Research | FOM". Retrieved 2023-10-31.
- ^ "The SLMA Oration | The Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA)". slma.lk. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
- ^ "PGIM Orations | PGIM". Retrieved 2023-08-18.
- ^ "Vidya Jyothi", Wikipedia, 2023-03-06, retrieved 2023-08-18
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Awards & Orations – Prof. Prasad Katulanda". Retrieved 2024-03-23.
- ^ "HSBC and JCI Sri Lanka join hands to present the Ten Outstanding Young Persons Award 2009". www.sundaytimes.lk. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
- ^ "Tseu Institute Senior Research Fellows". www.hmc.ox.ac.uk. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
- ^ "Vidya Jyothi Prof Prasad Katulanda". Endocrine Sri Lanka. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
- ^ a b "Office Bearers of CCP | CEYLON COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS". Retrieved 2023-08-18.
- ^ "Dr. Prasad Katulanda – Chairman – CDEM Hospital". Retrieved 2023-10-31.
- ^ "All doors open to holistic care". The Sunday Times Sri Lanka. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
- ^ Katulanda, Prasad; Jayawardana, Ranil; Ranasinghe, Priyanga; Sheriff, MH Rezvi; Matthews, David R. (September 2013). "Physical activity patterns and correlates among adults from a developing country: the Sri Lanka Diabetes and Cardiovascular Study – Corrigendum". Public Health Nutrition. 16 (9): 1719. doi:10.1017/S1368980012004843. ISSN 1368-9800. PMC 10271361.
- ^ a b c d "Qualifications & Fellowships – Prof. Prasad Katulanda". Retrieved 2023-08-18.
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