Kathya Fernando Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

• Recruitment of research participants by undertaking a range of administrative tasksincluding schedule bookings, data collection and follow-up.
• Creating questionnaires via REDCap and distributing online surveys.
• Collection of blood samples from participants via venepuncture
• Administering experiments such as B and T cell assays, blood cell counts via CellDyn andTruCount for blood sample analysis.
• Prepare research protocols and ethics documentation for approval in accordance withpolicies and guidelines.
• Keep abreast of other department research projects through liaison with staff, readingrelevant literature and attending meetings and seminars.

• Deliver practicals to a group of 20-25 students along with relevant subject content.
• Adhere to the procedures and policies for use and accessibility of laboratory space and equipment.
• Liaise with the Unit Coordinator to ensure laboratory allocation meets all assessment needs.
• Correctly complete mandated paperwork for assessment tasks.

Australia

• Participate in administration of investigational product, blood collection via venepuncture and cannula, perform assessments such as ECG, EEG and measure vital signs.
• Perform procedures / tasks according to the approved protocol requirements, NN standard operating procedures and ICH-GCP.
• Participate in processing, storage and tracking of biological samples.
• Monitor and accurately documenting adverse events / concomitant medications according to NN SOPs or the protocol requirements.

Australia

• Constructed a search protocol, researched and extracted publications on effects of maternal diet during pregnancy on epigenetic legacy of baby.
• Accessed 4-5 scientific databases including PubMed, Embase, MEDLINE enhancing digital literacy.
• Screened search results for inclusion/exclusion against quality followed by analysis of data.
• Planned working hours precisely to complete by projected date while reporting to research supervisor fortnightly.

Sri Lanka

• Executed approved experiments with a group of 3 other individuals, acquired, processed data and compiled results.
• Laboratory skills- PCR, methods of DNA and RNA extraction including chelex and CTAB.
• Assisted in development of scientific articles for submission to peer- reviewed journals.
• Prepared laboratory stations before and after use in line with OHS policy ensuring a safe working environment.
• Developed and sustained contacts within organization and other related constituents.

Sri Lanka

• Arranged and organized discussions weekly with business entrepreneurs.
• Led a team of 6 individuals from filming to production stage in an e-magazine publishing 2 articles monthly.
• Created marketing materials and publicized events through social media increasing attendance of several programs by 75%.
• Planned and coordinated panels on entrepreneurship for audiences of 25-50 undergraduates on a bi-monthly basis with initiation of an event named ‘Unipreneurs’.
• Reviewed and edited interviews in a timely manner keeping publications in pace.

Bachelor Of Biomedical Science, Infection And Immunity

Education record

Chartered Institue Of Business Accountants Qualification, Accounting And Business/Management