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) – Dr. Solith Senanayake (Treasurer), Prof. Pradeepa Jayawardena (Vice-President), Prof. Shalini Sri Ranganathan (President Elect), Prof. Chandanie Wanigatunge (President), Prof. Priyadarshani Galappatthy (Immediate Past President), Prof. Rohini Fernandopulle, Prof. Gayani Liyanage (Secretary)
Standing (L to R) – Prof. Chamila Mettananda, Dr. Roshini Murugupillai (Social Secretary), Dr. Ruwanthi Jayasekara, Dr. Asanka Eriyawa, Dr. Inidka Wettasinghe, Dr. Namal Rathnayaka, Dr. Sahan Mendis and Dr. Thiyahiny Sunil Navaratinaraja
Absent – Dr. Gayana Amiyangoda, Prof. Menik Hettihewa, Dr. Sujeewani Kurukulasuriya, Dr. Chiranthi Liyanage, Prof. Priyanga Ranasinghe (Editor) and Dr. Supun Wedasinghe

Council 2025/26

  • President – Prof. Chandanie Wanigatunge
  • President Elect – Prof. Shalini Sri Ranganathan
  • Secretary – Prof. Gayani Liyanage
  • Treasurer – Dr. Solith Senanayake
  • Vice-president – Prof. Pradeepa Jayawardena
  • Social Secretary – Dr. Roshini Murugupillai
  • Editor – Prof. Priyanga Ranasinghe
  • Assistant Secretary – Dr. Sahan Mendis
  • Assistant Treasurer – Dr. Inidka Wettasinghe
  • Council Members – Prof. Rohini Fernandopulle, Prof. Menik Hettihewa, Prof. Chamila Mettananda, Dr. Thiyahiny Sunil Navaratinaraja, Dr. Chiranthi Liyanage, Dr. Namal Rathnayaka, Dr. Ruwanthi Jayasekara, Dr. Gayana Amiyangoda, Dr. Asanka Eriyawa and Dr. Supun Wedasinghe
  • Ex-officio members – Prof. Priyadarshani Galappatthy and Dr. Sujeewani Kurukulasuriya