Draft:Prasad Katulanda

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Prof. Vidya Jyothi Prasad Katulanda, MBBS (First Class Hons), MD, FRCP (Lon), FCCP, FACE, DPhil (Oxford). ===== Background: He is a Sri Lankan academic, endocrinologist, and physician.

Current Roles:

 * Professor in Medicine : at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo.. 
 * Head of the Department of Clinical Medicine : at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo. 
 * Consultant Physician and endocrinologist: at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka.

Education and Early career

 * Prof. Katulanda's academic journey began from Royal college, Colombo
 * He pursued his medical studies at the faculty of medicine, University of Colombo. Where he completed MBBS with First Class Honors.
 * He then acquired an MD from the Postgraduate Institute in Medicine, Sri Lanka.
 * FRCP (London).
 * DPhil from the University of Oxford.

Diabetes Research Unit
Pro. Katulanda oversees the Diabetes Research Unit, at the University of Colombo, which he played a pivotal role in establishing in 2205.

Recognition
Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) Oration (2009)


 * 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)


 * Prof. Katulanda received recognition from the PGIM with the PGIM oration in 2008 for his outstanding work in the field of medicine.

Awards

 * 2014 - Prof. Katulanda has been the recipient of several awards, including the esteemed Vidya Jyothi award for his impact on research.
 * 2009 - Ten Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP) in Sri Lanka 2009 award in Medical Research. Awarded by the Junior Chamber International.
 * 1998 - Gold medal for the Best Student of the Faculty of Medicine.
 * 1998 - Student of the Year Award of the University of Colombo.
 * 2009 - Henri Rajaratnam Prize for the Best Paper in Diabetes and Endocrinology – Ceylon College of Physicians, Annual Academic Sessions.
 * 2009 - Best poster presentation – Ceylon College of Physicians, Annual Academic Sessions.
 * 2006 - EM Wijerama award for the best free paper – Ceylon College of Physicians, Annual Academic Sessions.
 * 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.
 * 2007 - Best poster presentation – Ceylon College of Physicians, Annual Academic Sessions 2007. Smoking in Sri Lanka: Facts and figures.
 * 2006 - Henry Rajaratnam award for the best free paper in the category of diabetes and endocrinology – Ceylon College of Physicians, Annual Academic Sessions.
 * 2006 - Best poster presentation – Ceylon College of Physicians, Annual Academic Sessions.

Research Fellow : at the Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford

Engagement in Professional Societies

 * Endocrine Society : He served as the President
 * Ceylon College of Physicians : He served as the secretary.

Healthcare Innovation
The Center for Diabetes Endocrinology and Cardio Metabolism (CDEM):


 * Prof. Katulanda is a founding member and currently serves as the chairman.
 * CDEM is dedicated to addressing a wide spectrum of health challenges, including diabetes, endocrine disorders, cardiac diseases, renal conditions, and metabolic disorders.

Clinical Training

 * 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.

Fellowships
Prof. Katulanda has been recognized with several fellowships,


 * FCCP (Fellow of the Ceylon College of Physicians)
 * FRCP London (Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians-London)
 * FACE (Fellow of the American College of Endocrinologists)
 * FLSCE (Fellow of the Sri Lanka College of Endocrinologists)

Research and publications
Research Profile (Google Scholar Metrics as of March 2022)


 * Total Peer-Reviewed Publications:153
 * Citations: 8853
 * H-Index: 43