• Gathering qualitative data on training experiences of student interns conducting community-based interventions, for program evaluation and policy development• Developing patient/client and employee personas highlighting unique challenges for use during meetings with community agencies in various healthcare sectors (home care, primary care etc.)

Teach classes of~30 students about key concepts of Pharmacology and Microbiology through patient care scenariosGrade presentations and individual assignments using marking schemes and provide feedback to students

1.Epidemic/Pandemic Preparedness RepositoriesScanning and curating repositories of preparedness activities and games to create a comprehensive catalog of relevant resources with summaries and guidelines2.Conducting In-Depth Analyses of Public Health EmergenciesAnalyzing project proposals for public health emergencies to evaluate their alignment with priorities and providing recommendations to Global Affairs Canada3.Enhancing CRC’s Contribution PortfolioDocumenting recent projects, funding, outcomes, challenges, and lessons learned.

• Conducted qualitative data entry and analysis on factors influencing health status/healthcare utilization by social housing residents to identify themes and develop data reports and a codebook • Spearheaded quantitative data analysis and manuscript writing for the Social Housing of Ontario Cohort (SHOC) development to produce a methodological paper and conference poster• Developed literature reviews, presentations, and 4 infographics to communicate research to county paramedic services, social housing managers, and international collaborators• Supported 2 grant application submissions and reviewed 8 primary-care screening tools to help with the continuation of funding and data collection strategies on platforms such as REDCap and OSCAR

• Engage classes of ~30 students in active discussion based on patient case scenarios and also, evaluate class presentations to provide feedback

• Responsible for the organization and management of events centered around South Asian culture

• Spearheaded the organization of on-campus events to raise funds and create better awareness about global issues faced by female-identifying individuals

• Worked as part of a team to handle inventory, organize food items on shelves and update Food center member records on the Daily Bread database

• Taught English language and assigned practice questions to grade 8 and 9 students taking International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) exams

Under the supervision of Professor Devika Iddawela (MBBS; Ph.D.)• Evaluated street canine blood samples using PCR and gel electrophoresis analysis for a study being conducted on demographics of rabies in Sri Lanka

Under the supervision of Dr. Geetha Nanayakkara (MBBS; M.D) • Carried out clinical preparation and analysis of in-ward patient sputum, wound, and vaginal samples

• Piloted fundraisers and awareness campaigns for nonprofit organizations such as HelpAge Sri Lanka and the Street Children program as well as initiatives at the Pediatric ward at General Hospital Peradeniya.

• Collected data and conducted a basic study on the levels of customer satisfaction in privatized hospitals in Kandy