About Us

The Sri Lanka Association of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics (SLACPT) is the leading national organisation that advocates and promotes safe and effective evidence-based use of medicines in patient care. It acts as a forum to further scientific knowledge and professional development of its members and other medical professionals in the country. Furthermore, the Association has a primary commitment to develop the field of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics in Sri Lanka. The Vision, Mission and Objectives of the association are given below;

VISION

To be the opinion leader in Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics (CPT) in Sri Lanka

MISSION

To promote and advance the disciplines of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics in Sri Lanka

OBJECTIVES

  1. To promote best practices in using medicines in patient care in line with international standards, while being sensitive to the local situation
  2. To advance knowledge, promote research and disseminate knowledge in Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
  3. To promote educational activities on Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics towards the members of the medical profession, related fields and the public
  4. To represent the field of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics in Sri Lanka and overseas
  5. To promote undergraduate and postgraduate education in Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
  6. To advice on medicines policy and regulation of pharmaceuticals in Sri Lanka
  7. To promote fellowship among members

Seated (L to R) – Prof. Chamila Mettananda, Prof. Priyanga Ranasinghe, Prof. Rohini Fernandopulle, Prof. Chandanie Wanigatunge, Prof. Priyadarshani Galappatthy, Prof. Asita de Silva, Prof. Laal Jayakody, Dr. Sujeevani Kurukulasuriya and Prof. Shalini Sri Ranganathan

Standing (L to R) – Dr. Chiranthi Liyanage, Dr. Amodha Madagedara, Dr. Namala Rathnayake, Dr. Rameshkumar Thevarajah, Dr. Leonard Wanninayake, Dr. Supun Wedasinghe, Dr. Pradeepa Jayawardena and Dr. Roshini Murugupillai

Absent – Prof. Gayani Liyanage, Dr. Kumuthini Sanchayan, Dr. Thilanka Seneviratne, Dr. Asanka Eriyawa

Council 2022/23

  • President – Prof. Priyadarshani Galappatthy
  • President Elect – Prof. Chandanie Wanigatunge
  • Secretary – Prof. Priyanga Ranasinghe
  • Treasurer – Dr. Sujeewani Kurukulasuriya
  • Vice-president – Prof. Pradeepa Jayawardena
  • Social Secretary – Dr. Amodha Medagedara
  • Editor – Dr. Rameshkumar Thevarajah
  • Assistant Secretary – Dr. Chiranthi Liyanage
  • Assistant Treasurer – Dr. Leonard Wanninayaka
  • Council Members – Prof. Raveendra Laal Jayakody, Prof. Rohini Fernandopulle, Prof. Shalini Sri Ranganathan, Prof. Gayani Liyanage, Dr. Kumuthini Sanchayan, Dr. Thilanka Seneviratne, Dr. Roshini Murugupillai, Dr. Namal Rathnayaka, Dr. Supun Wedasinghe, Dr. Asanka Eriyawa
  • Ex-officio members – Prof. Asita De Silva, Prof. Chamila Mettananda