SLMA Oration
2025
Attempts to reverse adverse hepatic outcomes of severely iron-loaded patients through intensive iron chelation: Can established fibrosis be reversed?
Dr Padmapani Padeniya
Senior Lecturer, Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya
2024
Global divide in health and research; ethical and governance challenges for low and middle income countries
Professor Athula Sumathipala
MBBS, DFM.MD (Family Medicine), FSLCGP Sri Lanka, FRCPsych, CCST(UK), PhD (Lon)
Director, Institute for Research and Development in Health and Social Care, Colombo
Chairman, National Institute of Fundamental Studies, Kandy
Secretary General of the International Society for twin Studies
Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry, Keele University UK
Emeritus Professor of Global Mental Health, Kings College London
2023
Contribution made to advances in knowledge on the Snakebites
Dr. R. M. M. K. Namal Rathnayaka
MBBS, MPhil (Toxinology), MA, MSc (Medical Toxicology), MSc (Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics), PGDip.Toxicology, PGDip.Buddhist studies, PGCert.MedEd
Faculty of Medicine, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
2022
Deciphering acute kidney injury in Sri Lankan viper bites: Is thrombotic microangiopathy the key?
Professor Eranga S. Wijewickrama
MBBS, MD, PhD, MRCP (UK), MRCP (UK) Nephrology, FRCP(UK), FCCP, FASN (USA)
Professor in Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo
Honorary Consultant Nephrologist, National Hospital of Sri Lanka and National Institute of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation, Colombo
2021
Before breath becomes air … A personal odyssey of ECMO in Sri Lanka
Dr. Tolusha Harischandra
Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon, CTU2, Teaching Hospital, Karapitiya, Galle
2020
Improving the care for children with thalassaemia in Sri Lanka
Professor Sachith Mettananda
MBBS, DCH, MD(Paed), DPhil(Oxford), FRCP(Edin)
Professor and Head – Department of Paediatrics, University of Kelaniya
Consultant Paediatrician – Colombo North Teaching Hospital, Ragama
2019
Strategies to reduce the use of Cytotoxic therapy in childhood Nephrotic Syndrome
Professor Asiri Abeygunawardena
MBBS (SL), MD (Col), DCH (Col), MRCP(UK), FRCPCH (UK)
Professor of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya
2018
Is iron deficiency anaemia in Sri Lanka an over kill?
Professor Anuja Premawardhena
MBBS (Pera), MD (Col), MRCP (UK), FRCP (London), DPhil (Oxon), FCCP (SL), FNAS (SL)
Professor in Medicine, Dept. of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya
2017
Efficacy of rupatadine in the treatment of dengue viral infections
Professor Neelika Malavige
MBBS (Col), MRCP (UK), DPhil (Oxon), FRCP (Lond), FRCPath (UK)
Center for Dengue Research, Faculty of Medical Sciences
University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Gangodawila, Nugegoda
2016
Epidemiology of Melioidosis in Sri Lanka
Dr. Enoka Corea
MBBS (Colombo), Dip Medical Microbiology (Colombo), MD Medical Microbiology (Colombo), CTHE (Colombo), SEDA (UK), FG Cert Med Ed (Dundee)
Senior Lecturer and Consultant Microbiologist Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo
2015
Friendly fire – neurons under attack ! Studies from Sri Lanka
Dr. Tashi Chang
MBBS (Col), MD, MRCP (UK), FRCP (Lon), FCCP, Dphil (Oxon)
Senior Lecturer and Specialist Neurologist, Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo
2014
Hallucinations: tele-creations of the haunted mind
Professor Nimal Senanayake
2013
Epidemiology of snakebite: Investigating the burden
Vidyajyothi Professor H. Janaka de Silva
MBBS (Col), MD (Col), D Phil(Oxon), FRCP(Lond), FRCP, FNAS (SL), Hon. FRACP, Hon. FRCP (Thailand), Hon. FCGP (SL)
Chair and Senior Professor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Ragama
2012
Control of Non Communicable Diseases: Where do we begin?
Prof. V. Pujitha Wickramasinghe
MBBS (Col), MD (Paed), DCH (Col), PhD (Col)
Professor in Paediatrics, Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo
Honorary Consultant Paediatrician, Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children, Colombo
2011
Clinical impact of portal vein embolisation and extent of surgical resection on future recurrence with reference to micro metastasis in patients with hepato-cellular carcinoma
Dr. R. C. Siriwardana
MBBS, MS, MRCS. GB Ong Clinical Fellow, University of Hong Kong, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong
2010
Ergonomic factors of Educational Environments and Influence on School-going Early Adolescents
Dr. Kapila Jayaratne
MBBS, DCH, MSc, MD (Community Medicine)
Consultant Community Physician, Family Health Bureau
2009
Epidemic of diabesity in Sri Lanka – facts and figures
Dr. Prasad Katulanda
Endocrinologist and Diabetologist, Lecturer in Clinical Medicine, Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo
2008
Genetics of Pre-eclampsia and the Weight of Babies at Birth
Dr. Vajira H. W. Dissanayake
Senior Lecturer, Department of Anatomy and the Human Genetics Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo
2007
Off Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: A Sri Lankan Experience Orator
Dr. Rajeeva Peiris
Consultant Cardiothoraic Surgeon, Colombo
2006
Heart failure – Loss of Homeostasis or Regulation?
Prof. C. Thissa Kappagoda
Professor of Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine, Ambulatory Care Center, University of California, USA
2005
The Use and Functions of the Bone Marrow – from Hominids to the Future
Prof. S. N. Wickramasinghe
Emeritus Professor of Haematology Imperial College, University of London and Visiting Professor, University of Oxford, UK
2004
Haemoglobin E – Thalassaemia: why is it so variable?
Dr. Anuja Premawardhena
Senior Lecturer in Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Ragama
2003
Recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of lymphatic filariasis; some highlights from the Matara Research Project
Prof. Mirani V. Weerasooriya
Professor/Head, Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, Galle
2002
Unstable carotid plaque : the key to stroke prevention
Dr. Mandika Wijeyaratne
Senior Lecturer in Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo
2001
A new management strategy for tetanus
Dr. Deepthi Attygalle
Consultant Anaesthesiologist, Colombo
2000
Embryonic stem cells and tissue engineering: New breakthroughs in human medicine
Prof. Ariff Bongso
Research Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, National University of Singapore, Singapore
1999
Yellow Oleander poisoning – in search of an antidote
Vidyajothi Prof. M.H. Rizvi Sheriff
Professor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo
1998
Heart Attacks, Novel Preventive Strategies on the Horizon
Prof. Shanthi Mendis
Professor, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya
1997
Organophosphorus insecticide poisoning
Prof. Nimal Senanayake
Professor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya
1996
Advances in management of snake bite in Sri Lanka
Dr. K. Sellahewa
Consultant Physician, Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Kalubuwila
1995
Flexible fibreoptic bronchoscopy as a diagnostic technique in respiratory medicine
Dr. Champa Jayasundera
Consultant Physician, General Hospital, Sri Jayawardenepura, Nugegoda
1994
Injuries due to antipersonnel mines in Sri Lanka
Dr. Gamini Goonatilleke
Consultant Surgeon, General Hospital, Sri Jayawardenepura, Nugegoda
1993
Reflex Epilepsies: Experience in Sri Lanka
Prof. Nimal Senanayake
Professor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya
1992
Battered Wife Syndrome: A perspective from general practice
Dr. Ananda Perera
1991
Not Awarded
1990
Role of planned parenthood for enrichment of quality of life in Sri Lanka
Dr. Siva Chinnathamby
1989
Mycobacterial skin infections in Sri Lanka
Dr. M. R. A. Perera
1988
Breast Cancer in Sri Lanka Female
Dr. R.S. Jayathillake
Consultant Oncologist, National Institute of Cancer, Maharagama
1987
Epilepsy control in a developing country
Prof. Nimal Senanayake
Professor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya
1986
The outcome of schizophrenia in Sri Lanka – A 10 year study
Dr. Nalaka Mendis
Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo
1985
Alcohol dependance syndrome in north western Sri Lanka
Dr. Cyril Wass
Family Physician, Wennappuwa
1984
Accidental Trauma
Dr. S.A. Ediriweera
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Surgeon in Charge, Accident Service, General Hospital, Colombo
1983
Surgical Management of mitral stenosis in pregnancy
Dr. S. J. Stephen
Cardiothoracic Surgeon, General Hospital, Colombo
1982
Congenital heart disease in Sri Lanka: Present status – Future Perspectives
Dr. P.N. Thenabadu
Consultant Cardiologist, General Hospital, Colombo
1981
Portal hypertension in Sri Lanka
Dr. S.J. Stephan
Consultant cardiothoracic surgeon, General Hospital, Colombo
1980
Permanent cardiac pacing
Dr. Upul Wijewardhana
Assistant cardiologist, General Hospital, Colombo
1979
Pattern of head injuries in Sri Lanka
Dr. S. A. Cabraal
Consultant Neurosurgeon, General Hospital Colombo
