The event was designed to provide an introduction to the university and the faculty for new students. Vice Chancellor, Senior Prof. Pathmalal M. Manage, along with Dean, Prof. D. Inoka Uluwaduge, addressed the students, sharing insights on the current context of the faculty and the manner in which the faculty and students must move forward with progressive technology to further improve their university lives.

The program gives students an opportunity to learn about the university and the faculty. The Faculty of Allied Health Sciences looks forward to welcoming its new intake and is excited about the journey ahead.

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The at the 91传媒 welcomed its new intake with an inauguration ceremony of the orientation program on August 26, 2024. The ceremony was held at the Sri Sumangala Auditorium of the University and was attended by the Vice Chancellor of the 91传媒; Senior Prof. Pathmalal M. Manage, the Dean of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences; Prof. D. Inoka Uluwaduge; and Deans of other faculties, Heads of Departments, as well as the academic members of the faculty.

The event was designed to provide an introduction to the university and the faculty for new students. Vice Chancellor, Senior Prof. Pathmalal M. Manage, along with Dean, Prof. D. Inoka Uluwaduge, addressed the students, sharing insights on the current context of the faculty and the manner in which the faculty and students must move forward with progressive technology to further improve their university lives.

The program gives students an opportunity to learn about the university and the faculty. The Faculty of Allied Health Sciences looks forward to welcoming its new intake and is excited about the journey ahead.

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The Faculty of Allied Health Sciences of the 91传媒 (USJ) successfully organized the International Research Conference in Health Sciences (IRCHS) 2023 on the theme of 鈥淚nnovation, collaboration and experientia: for the sustainable development of health and well-being鈥�. The conference was held on 31st of March 2023 as a hybrid event, with online sessions and a ceremony at the senate board room of USJ.

The conference aimed to provide a platform for researchers, academics, professionals and students to share their knowledge and experience in various fields of health sciences. The conference tracks covered topics such as education and use of technology in health sciences, nursing management and health promotion, discovery, development, and quality use of medicines, and health, nutrition, and laboratory diagnostics.

The chief guest of the conference was Snr Prof Susirith Mendis, of Faculty of Medicine General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University. Other distinguished guests included VC Prof Upul Subhasinghe, Dean of the Faculty Prof D I Uluwaduge and deans of other faculties, department heads and other invited speakers.

The keynote speaker of the conference was Dr S M K S Senevirathna of Department of Nursing and Midwifery of FAHS. He delivered a speech on “Innovation, collaboration and experientia: for the sustainable development of health and well-being”. The orator of the conference was Prof D I Uluwaduge, Dean of the FAHS. He spoke on “The role of allied health sciences in achieving the sustainable development goals”.

A symposium was also held along with the conference on “Sustainable development of health and well-being”. Three eminent speakers shared their insights on various aspects of this theme. Prof Leanne Boyd, of Monash University & La Trobe University, Executive Director-Learning and Teaching Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer made a speech on “Contemporary challenges for the nursing and midwifery profession”. Dr Hellyza Moedina Sjwani- Co-chair FIP Environmental Sustainability Policy Committee (2023) Co-founder/Co-chair of Canadian Association of Pharmacy for the Environment, Board Member of Pharmacists Without Border Canada delivered a speech on “Sustainability environment and planetary health; role of the pharmacist, pharmaceutical scientists and pharmacy educators”. Ms Magen Colemen-Compliance Manager of Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Otago delivered a speech on “Laboratory safety and compliance, with a focus on human element”.

The conference was well attended by participants from both local and international institutions. The conference also featured poster presentations, oral presentations and workshops on various topics related to health sciences. The conference concluded with a vote of thanks by the organizing committee and a certificate distribution ceremony for the participants.

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Prof. Deepthi Inoka Uluwaduge has been appointed as the new Dean of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences at the 91传媒 from 23rd March 2023. She assumed duties at a ceremony attended by Acting Vice Chancellor Prof. S M C U P Subasinghe, Founder Dean, Prof. D M S Fernando, the Registrar of the University Mr.A.B. Weliwita, and other academic and non-academic members of the faculty.

Prof. Inoka Uluwaduge graduated from the Faculty of Medical Sciences, 91传媒 with B Sc (Honours) in Human Biology specializing in Biochemistry. She joined the Department of Biochemistry and Clinical Chemistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Ragama as a probationary lecturer in 2000. She completed her PhD in Biochemistry at the 91传媒. In 2008 she joined the Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, 91传媒.

Since then, Prof. Uluwaduge has contributed in many ways to the University.听 She had been a coordinator of the B Sc in Medical Laboratory Sciences Degree Programme, Founder head of the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Founder Head of the Department of Basic Sciences, coordinator of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (2019-2021), Faculty of Allied Health Sciences and the faculty representative of the University Cooperate Plan (2019-2021). As the founder chairperson, she was committed in establishing, the Ethics Review Committee for Animal Studies (ERC-AS) of the Faculty of Graduate Studies. During her recent sabbatical leave, she served as the founder Head and Professor of the Department of Biochemistry and Clinical Chemistry and pioneered in establishing the Faculty of Medicine, University of Moratuwa.

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Fatty acid profile of vessels that are implanted during coronary artery bypass graft (also known as 鈥渂ypass surgery in heart鈥�) can impact long term stability after the implant. A comparative study on Fatty acid profile in selected vessels of coronary artery bypass graft conducted by researchers attached to Faculty of Allied Health Sciences of the 91传媒 in collaboration with Nawaloka Hospital Research and Education foundation has found redevelopment of atherosclerosis is less with left internal mammary artery, when compared to saphenous vein, and radial artery based on those vessel鈥檚 fatty acid composition.

鈥淭his was the first-time fatty acid profile of the radial artery compared with the fatty acid profiles of left internal mammary artery, saphenous vein altogether鈥� said Dr. Dakshika Wanniarachchi of the research team. A small biopsy segment samples of the saphenous vein, radial artery, and left internal mammary artery of 27 patients who were elective for their 鈥渂ypass鈥� was taken during surgery in Nawaloka Hospitals. Samples analyzed using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectroscopy for the fatty acid profile of the tissue samples. 91传媒 researchers E M S Bandara of Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, D I U听 Edirisinghe and D D C de S Wanniarachchi of Instrument Center, Faculty of Appled Sicneces, H Peiris and P P R Perera of Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medical Sciences with researchers A G Jayakrishan, H D Waikar, S K Sharma, V Abeysuriya, L G Chandrasena 听of Nawaloka Hospital Research and education Foundation of Nawaloka Hospitals PLC conducted this research.

鈥淔atty acid profiles in atherosclerotic tissues are important in coronary artery disease. Only limited studies have been conducted on the analysis of the vessel wall fatty acid composition. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the fatty acid profile of common vessels used in coronary artery bypass graft鈥� Dr. Dakshika added. Team published their findings on January 21, 2022, in PLOS ONE Journal and after peer reviewed, publication is now available to the public through its website.

Fatty acid deposited in the vessels have significant impact on the durability of the expected impact from the surgery. To have the long-lasting effect from a bypass surgery, it is important to prevent redevelopment of atherosclerotic plaque in the implanted vessel. Therefore, transplanting the better vessel is important. This study compared the fatty acid composition of three vessels commonly used implant in bypass surgery. Researchers found higher percentage of saturated fatty acid in radial artery when compared to other vessels-left internal mammary artery and saphenous vein. Higher percentage of unsaturated fatty acids which are Omega-3 and Omega 6 were found in left internal mammary artery and saphenous vein. When compared the structure and function of Omega 3 and Omega-6 unsaturated fatty acids, the presence of Omega鈭�3 fatty acids is beneficial in inflammatory-related diseases like atherosclerosis. Previous studies reported Omega-3 poly unsaturated fatty acids improve the vascular structure and function by reducing arterial stiffness and improved endothelial-dependent dealation. On the other hand, Omega-6 poly unsaturated fatty acids promote prothrombotic and proinflammatory makers. And leading to inflammation, thrombosis, atherosclerotic properties and promoting the development of inflammatory disorders and excessive cell proliferation. Therefore, higher levels of Omega-6 fatty acids in vessels could be harmful to health. The research team stated, 鈥渋t is worth considering the role of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acid levels in the redevelopment of atherosclerotic plaque鈥�.听 Under this consideration, the researchers used the Omega-3 and Omega-6 ratio to compare the sample vessels. In the present study, the percentage of the pro-inflammatory, arachidonic acid levels was significantly low in left internal mammary artery, compared to saphenous vein and radial artery suggesting a possible higher success rate in left internal mammary artery grafts.

In addition to that, study highlight the Omega-3 poly unsaturated fatty acid distribution of left internal mammary artery is more favorable to the long-lasting success of bypass surgery when compared to conducting same for other two veins for coronary artery bypass graft. Afterall it is specialists to decide the priority of the vessel under different conditions, but most important thing for us is we can find this healthy omega-3 fatty acid in fish oil, and we can make our heart healthy before going to a bypass surgery. If we try to stay little healthier than now, we may be able to stay without having a bypass surgery at all.

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45th Convocation of USJP was held on 10th and 11th September 2019听at BMICH, Colombo. Ven. Dr. Iththapane Dhammalankara Thero, Chancellor of the university and Prof. Sampath Amaratunge, Vice-Chancellor of the university congratulate both the graduate and postgraduate students of the university who were conferred upon their respective degrees.

Prof. Shirantha Heenkenda, Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Prof. Sudantha Liyanage, Dean of the Faculty of Technology, Prof. Laleen Karunanayake, Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences, Dr. U. Anura Kumara, Dean, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, Senior Prof. Surangi G. Yasawardene, Dean, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Prof. Pathmalal Manage, Dean, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Dr. Chaminda Konthesingha, Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Mr. K. Gnanasiri Britto, Registrar conveyed听their wishes to the following graduates.

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The 91传媒 has reached yet another milestone in its journey towards excellence with the appointment of Prof. D.M.S. Fernando (M.B.B.S, Ph.D., from听 University of Colombo, Pg Dip monitoring and Evaluation from 91传媒) as the Acting Dean, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences.

The Faculty of Allied Health Sciences was approved by the University Grants Commission on the 27^th of January 2019 with the following departments:

1. Department of Basic Sciences
2. Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences
3. Department of Nursing and Midwifery
4. Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

The 91传媒 long foresaw the necessity of a faculty of Allied Health Sciences. The University will soon recruit qualified staff in relevant fields to cater for the increase of students in the new faculty which will no doubt aid to national contribution and to gain international recognition.

The Faculty of Allied science will get the optimum support from the Faculty of Medical Sciences in its journey to be a recognized faculty in the landscape of Higher Education. The two faculties will be working hand in hand towards producing highly qualified health care professionals for the country.

The University began its expansion in 2016 by establishing two new Faculties: The Faculty of Technology and The Faculty of Engineering. Today the two faculties are functioning with over 1000 and 400 students respectively of three batches. The University has recruited over 20 Ph.D. holders to facilitate the students of the Faculty of Engineering and over 40 Ph.D. holders for the Faculty of Technology.

With the latest addition of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, the University will become a fully-fledged University with eight faculties and one institute.

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