Prof. Vidya Jyothi Prasad Katulanda, MBBS (First Class Hons), MD, FRCP (Lon), FCCP, FACE, DPhil (Oxford), is a distinguished Sri Lankan academic, endocrinologist, and physician. He currently holds the position of Professor in Medicine and serves as the Head of the Department of Clinical Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo.[1] Additionally, he is a dedicated consultant physician and an endocrinologist at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka.[2]

Education and early career

Prof. Katulanda's academic journey began from Royal college, Colombo[3] and subsequently entered faculty of medicine, University of Colombo. He completed final MBBS[4] with First Class Honors, and then acquired an MD and a FRCP[5](London). He earned a DPhil from the University of Oxford.[6]

Leadership and academic Contributions

At the University of Colombo, Prof.. Katulanda takes charge of the Diabetes Research Unit,[7] an institution, where he was instrumental for establishing in 2005.[8] His contribution to research in diabetes was recognized by the Sri Lanka Medical Association in 2009 with its prestigious SLMA oration[9] and the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine in 2008 by the PGIM oration[10]

International recognition and accomplishments

He has been honored with prestigious awards, including the Vidya Jyothi[11] national distinction for outstanding research. He is a Research Fellow at the Harris Manchester College, University of Oxford,[6] and his appointment as a Visiting Professor at the Michigan University.

Engagement in societies

He has served as the President of the Endocrine Society,[12] Secretary of the Ceylon College of Physicians,[13] and the Endocrine Society of Sri Lanka.

Innovation in healthcare

Prof. Katulanda is one of the founding members and the current chairman[14] of The Center for Diabetes Endocrinology and Cardio Metabolism (CDEM) (Pvt) Ltd.[15] CDEM is a medical facility dedicated to address spectrum of health challenges, including diabetes,[16] endocrine disorders, cardiac diseases, renal conditions, and metabolic disorders.

Clinical training

His clinical training began at the Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka, under the mentorship of Dr. Udul Hewage, spanning the years 2003 to 2004. Further enriching his expertise, he pursued clinical training at the distinguished Oxford Centre for Diabetes Endocrinology and Metabolism (OCDEM) in the United Kingdom from 2004 to 2008. Under the guidance of Prof. David Mathhews and Prof. John Waas, he honed his skills in the intricate field of endocrinology. Additionally, he served as a Registrar in General Medicine at the University Medical Unit of the National Hospital of Sri Lanka, working closely with Prof. Rezvi Sheriff.[17]

Fellowships

Prof. Katulanda has been recognized with multiple fellowships,[18]

Honours and awards

Vidya Jyothi

  • Prof. Vidya Jyothi Prasad Katulanda's contributions to the medical field was honored with Jyothi' honor.
  • Ten Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP) in Sri Lanka 2009 award in Medical Research. Awarded by the Junior Chamber International.[19]

Research and publications

Research Profile (Google Scholar Metrics as of March 2022)

  • Total Peer-Reviewed Publications:153
  • Citations: 8853
  • H-Index: 43

References

  1. ↑ "Prof. Prasad Katulanda – Faculty of Medicine". Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  2. ↑ "General Physicians". www.nhsl.health.gov.lk. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  3. ↑ "IT At Royal Reaches A New Height! - The Royal College". royalcollege.lk. 2014-12-03. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  4. ↑ "Prasad Katulanda". GHRU-SOUTHASIA. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  5. ↑ "Prof. Prasad Katulanda – Faculty of Medicine". Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  6. 1 2 "Tseu Institute Senior Research Fellows". www.hmc.ox.ac.uk. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  7. ↑ "Department of Clinical Medicine – Research | FOM". Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  8. ↑ "Department of Clinical Medicine – Research | FOM". Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  9. ↑ "The SLMA Oration | The Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA)". slma.lk. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  10. ↑ "PGIM Orations | PGIM". Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  11. ↑ "Vidya Jyothi", Wikipedia, 2023-03-06, retrieved 2023-08-18
  12. ↑ "Vidya Jyothi Prof Prasad Katulanda". Endocrine Sri Lanka. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  13. 1 2 "Office Bearers of CCP | CEYLON COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS". Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  14. ↑ "Dr. Prasad Katulanda – Chairman – CDEM Hospital". Retrieved 2023-10-31.
  15. ↑ "All doors open to holistic care". The Sunday Times Sri Lanka. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  16. ↑ "Unite to defeat Diabetes - Caption Story | Daily Mirror". www.dailymirror.lk. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  17. ↑ Katulanda, Prasad; Jayawardana, Ranil; Ranasinghe, Priyanga; Sheriff, MH Rezvi; Matthews, David R. (September 2013). "Physical activity patterns and correlates among adults from a developing country: the Sri Lanka Diabetes and Cardiovascular Study – Corrigendum". Public Health Nutrition. 16 (9): 1719–1719. doi:10.1017/S1368980012004843. ISSN 1368-9800. PMC 10271361.
  18. 1 2 3 4 "Qualifications & Fellowships – Prof. Prasad Katulanda". Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  19. ↑ "HSBC and JCI Sri Lanka join hands to present the Ten Outstanding Young Persons Award 2009". www.sundaytimes.lk. Retrieved 2023-10-31.
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