Dr. Dinushi Tennakoon | Pathological Physiology| Women Researcher Award

Medical Lecturer at International Institute of Health Sciences, Welisara, Sri Lanka

Dr. T.D. Dinushi Tennakoon is a dedicated Medical Lecturer in the Anatomy Department at the International Institute of Health Sciences, Sri Lanka. She holds an MBBS from Tver State Medical University, Russia, specializing in General Medicine. With over 1.5 years of experience, Dr. Tennakoon has made significant contributions to medical research and education, earning numerous accolades, including Innovator of the Year and Best Student Article of the Year. She has completed multiple online courses related to global health and patient safety. Additionally, she actively engages in research, has published various articles, and presented at international conferences.

Publication profile

Scholar

🎓 Education

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS/MD): 2nd Class Upper, Tver State Medical University, Russia
G.C.E. Ordinary Level: 8A and 1B (2012)
G.C.E. Advanced Level: Specialized in Bio Stream (3B in 2015) – Devi Balika Vidyalaya, Colombo, Sri Lanka

🏆 Achievements

Innovator of the Year 2020: 2nd place for echolocation device project. Falling Walls Lab – Moscow: Top 20 finalist for echolocation project. Best Student Article of the Year 2020: 1st place for antiviral nutritional therapy to counter COVID-19. Best Research Practices 2020: 1st place for essential oil composition for rheumatoid arthritis. Student of the Year 2020 & 2021: Multiple recognitions for projects on mental health and maternal health during COVID-19. European Forum of Young Scientists 2021: 1st place for research on Saccharina japonica

🔬 Research Contributions

Research Projects: Completed and ongoing projects totaling 10 Citation Index: 68 (Russian e-library). Publications: Contributed to 8 journals in various indices; ongoing collaboration on 2 joint projects. Conferences: Active participation with 10 presentations, including at international conferences in Moscow, Ireland, and the UK. Volunteering: Served as a social media strategist and grant proposal writer for various organizations

🌍 Research Areas

Focus: Anatomy, Physiology, Pathological Physiology, Immunology, and Biochemistry

💼 Professional Affiliations

Member of 4 professional bodies and held 2 editorial appointments in journals/conferences

Publication

The Importance of Maternal Nutrition for the Mental Health and Development of Infants
- Author: T.D.D.T. Tennakoon
- Year: 2022

The Relationship Between Maternal Catechin Consumption and Congenital Anomalies
- Author: D.D.T.T. Tennakoon
- Published In: Modern Achievements of Youth Science, pp. 161-171
- Year: 2022

Managing Pregnancy and Childbirth During the COVID-19 Pandemic – Sri Lanka
- Author: T.D.D.T. Tennakoon
- Year: 2021

Saccharina Japonica Japanese Cuisine: Thyroid, Antioxidants, Biochemical, Psychological Aspects and Potential Effects
- Author: D.D.T.T. Tennakoon
- Year: 2021

Unique Composition of Essential Oil for the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Author: D.D.T.T. Tennakoon
- Published In: The Best Research Practices, pp. 81-92
- Year: 2020

Antiviral Nutritional Therapy to Combat COVID-19
- Author: D.D.T.T. Tennakoon
- Published In: Best Student Article 2020, pp. 40-50
- Year: 2020

Modern Inhaler for Panic Attacks Induced by Depression
- Author: D.D.T.T. Tennakoon
- Published In: Student of the Year 2020, pp. 164-175
- Year: 2020

Dr. Thahseena Pokker | disease | Women Researcher Award

Dr at University of Pennsylvania United States

I am a doctor in Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery, graduated from Govt. Ayurveda Medical College, University of Kerala, India. Currently pursuing a Postgraduate Certificate program in Clinical Research from the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.

Profile

Orcid

Education 🎓📜

University of Pennsylvania: Clinical Research Certificate Program – 2023. University of Kerala, India: Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery – 2009.

Skills 💬🧠🕰️

Active listening skills include giving the person speaking full attention, understanding the points made, asking questions for clarification when necessary, and providing feedback. Excellent critical thinking, judgment, and decision-making abilities. Have good observation skills. Fluently speak, read, and write English. Ability to be engaging, friendly, patient, and understanding. Ability to manage time appropriately.

Achievements 🏆🎓

In 2018, I got an invitation from the Emergency Medicine and Acute Care Conference in Tokyo, Japan to present an abstract. Invited by the Xth Mediterranean Emergency Medicine Conference 2019 in Croatia for an abstract presentation. My article about anaphylactic treatment was published in the Journal of Science, Conferenceminds 2024. Due to my achievements, I was invited to join the Clinical Research Program by one of the most prestigious institutions of the Ivy League, the University of Pennsylvania, USA.

Experience 👩‍⚕️🔬

Ayurvedic Physician: Worked as a junior doctor attending the Outpatient Department, and managing inpatient hospital units including the Emergency Medicine Department for two years. This opportunity allowed me to learn and explore many aspects of traditional medicine in various diseases, and I developed an interest in anaphylactic treatment measures. I started researching more and developed an effective and affordable method to treat anaphylactic attacks. Pursuing a Certificate program in Clinical Research covering topics like epidemiology, biostatistics, clinical trials, and database management. Practicing to record information about research studies and their statistical interpretation. Familiarized with statistical software Stata. Going through office procedures, patient interaction, and computer programs related to research studies. Acquired knowledge about planning, designing, and conducting research studies. Developed teams of patients to participate in specific research studies. Thorough knowledge of database management in RedCap, designing surveys, and clinical trial study groups.

Hobbies and Interests 📖✍️

I love to read and write. In my spare time, I enjoy reading various books including medical journals and publications. I am also a good observer which helps me to write. I have written many short stories.

Dinushi Tennakoon | Pathological Physiology | Women Researcher Award