Dr Palanisamy Sivanandy | Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science | Execellence in Researcher

Programme Director at IMU University ,Malaysia

Dr. Palanisamy Sivanandy is an accomplished educator and researcher in pharmacy practice with over 17 years of experience in academia. He is currently the Programme Director for the Master in Pharmacy Practice at the International Medical University, Malaysia. With a strong commitment to improving pharmacy education and practice, Dr. Sivanandy has developed and implemented several innovative programs that enhance learning outcomes for pharmacy students. His contributions to the field have been recognized through various awards, including the Teaching Excellence Award and a Fellowship from the Royal Society for Public Health (FRSPH), UK.

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Education Background

- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
  Specialization: Pharmacy Practice, Pharmaceutical Sciences
  The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, India
  2009 – 2012 (Awarded 2013)
- Master of Pharmacy
  Specialization: Pharmacy Practice
  College of Pharmacy, Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Para-Medical Sciences, Coimbatore, India
  2005 – 2007
- Bachelor of Pharmacy
  Madurai Medical College, Madurai, India
  2001 – 2005
- Diploma in Pharmacy
  Royal College of Pharmacy, Coimbatore, India
  1997 – 1999
- Certifications:
  - Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certificate, Ministry of Health, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2014)
  - Certificate in Smoking Cessation Organization, Planning and Execution (SCOPE), University of Malaya (2017)
  - Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), medtigo Health Education (2021)
  - COVID-19 Training for Healthcare Workers, Stanford Medicine (2021)

Research Interest:

Dr. Sivanandy’s research interests encompass pharmacy practice, pharmaceutical sciences, clinical pharmacy, pharmacovigilance, and evidence-based medicine. He is particularly focused on improving patient care through innovative pharmacy practices and has contributed to several projects on community health and clinical pharmacy education.

Professional Experience

Dr. Palanisamy Sivanandy has over 17 years of teaching experience, with 11 years post-Ph.D. He is currently the Programme Director for the Master in Pharmacy Practice Programme at the International Medical University (IMU) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where he has served since August 2021. He has held various academic roles at IMU, including Senior Lecturer and Lecturer in the Department of Pharmacy Practice, teaching courses in health care ethics, evidence-based pharmacotherapy, and complementary and alternative medicine.

Prior to his tenure at IMU, Dr. Sivanandy was an Assistant Professor at KMCH College of Pharmacy in Coimbatore, India (2014-2021), where he taught clinical pharmacy, pharmacotherapeutics, and hospital pharmacy. He began his academic career as a Lecturer at Grace College of Pharmacy (2007-2008) and has since contributed significantly to pharmacy education in both India and Malaysia.

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Publications: Over 25 peer-reviewed articles in international journals.
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Conference Presentations: Numerous presentations at national and international pharmacy and healthcare conferences.

Publication top notes

- Stroke knowledge level among patients with ischemic stroke at Universiti Malaya Medical CentreNeurology Asia
  
  2024-09 | journal-article
  
  DOI: 10.54029/2024kzn
- A Pharmacist Perspective on Optimizing Pharmacotherapy among Older Adults – A Review [version 1; peer review: 1 approved with reservations]
  
  2024-07-05 | journal-article
  
  DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.152996.1
  
  Part of ISSN: 2046-1402
- Enhancing knowledge, attitude, and perceptions towards fall prevention among older adults: a pharmacist-led intervention in a primary healthcare clinic, Gemas, MalaysiaBMC Geriatrics
  
  2024-04-02 | journal-article
  
  DOI: 10.1186/s12877-024-04930-5
  
  Part of ISSN: 1471-2318
- Bell Palsy: Facts and Current Research PerspectivesCNS & Neurological Disorders – Drug Targets
  
  2024-02 | journal-article
  
  DOI: 10.2174/1871527322666230321120618
- Effectiveness of Educational Intervention in Improving the Knowledge, Attitudes, Perceptions, and Practices of Diabetes Patients towards Diabetes in Selangor, MalaysiaThe Review of Diabetic Studies
  
  2023-12-04 | journal-article

Dr. Hasitha Weeratunge | Natural Products Chemistry Award | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Hasitha Weeratunge, Industrial Technology Institute (ITI), Sri Lanka

🌿 Dr. Hasitha Weeratunge is a Senior Research Scientist at Sri Lanka’s Industrial Technology Institute, with over 18 years of expertise in natural products chemistry. Specializing in herbal and spice extraction techniques, chromatography, and spectroscopy, he has contributed to diverse areas including mycotoxin analysis, cosmetics development, and essential oil standardization. With patents, publications, and extensive teaching experience at universities, he’s a key figure in Sri Lanka’s scientific community. Dr. Weeratunge also plays roles in quality systems implementation, technical committees, and nutraceutical research, showcasing his versatile contributions to science and industry. 🧪📚

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Work Experience

Senior Research Scientist at Industrial Technology Institute (CISIR), Colombo 7, Sri Lanka since January 2009.

Visiting Lecturer at various universities in Sri Lanka, including University of Ruhuna, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, and Institute of Chemistry, Ceylon.

Previous experience includes positions as a Management Trainee at Saraa Os Leather Pvt Ltd and Teaching Assistant at the University of Colombo.

Educational Qualifications

Ph.D. in Natural Products Chemistry from the University of Colombo (2014 – 2021)

MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences (MPS) from the University of Greenwich at Medway, UK (2005 – 2007)

BSc in Chemistry from the University of Colombo (2001 – 2004)

Graduate in Chemistry from Institute of Chemistry, Ceylon (2000 – 2003)

Awards

Author of numerous research publications, gene bank publications, and patents in the field of natural products chemistry.

Received awards and appreciation for academic and scientific excellence, including achievement awards and best oral presentations at research symposiums.

Presented research communications both internationally and locally at various conferences and symposiums.

Research Focus

🔬 Dr. Hasitha Weeratunge’s research primarily focuses on the exploration of natural products, particularly in the realm of medicinal plants and spices native to Sri Lanka. His expertise spans the isolation, analysis, and pharmacological evaluation of bioactive compounds found in plants like Cinnamomum zeylanicum (Ceylon cinnamon), Syzygium caryophyllatum, and Zingiber zerumbet. With a keen interest in the potential pharmaceutical applications of these natural substances, Dr. Weeratunge’s work contributes significantly to the understanding of their therapeutic properties, particularly in areas such as diabetes management and inflammation modulation. His research underscores the rich pharmacological potential of Sri Lankan botanical resources. 🌱🧪