Prof. Indira D. G. Kitulwatte

Professor Indira D G Kitulwatte

MBBS(Col), MD(For Med, Col), DLM(Col)

Professor
Department of Forensic Medicine

Specialization

Forensic Medicine

Research Interests

Orations/Guest lectures/Invited Speech/Plenary

Awards and Fellowships

Academic honors :

2021

Award for excellence in teaching 2019/2020 Phase II, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. 10th February 2021

2020

Senate honours and cash prizes for publishing papers in indexed journals indexed in Science Citation Index (SCI) Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI) Arts and humanities citation index (AHCI) 2020
Senate honours and cash prizes for publishing papers in indexed journals other than those indexed in Science Citation Index (SCI) Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI) Arts and humanities citation index (AHCI) 2020

2019

Third place at the competition for best research paper at the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Nov, 2019
Third place at the competition for best case report at the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Nov, 2019
Second place at the competition for best case report at the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Nov, 2019

2018

First place at the competition for best case report at the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Dec, 2018
Second place at the competition for best research at the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Dec, 2018

2017

Award for the best research paper for the year, Annual Scientific Sessions of the Medico-Legal Society of Sri Lanka. October 2017, Colombo.
Second place at the competition for best research at the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Dec 2017,
Second place at the competition for best case report at the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Dec, 2017
Travel Award to the 21st Triennial Meeting of the International Association of Forensic Science 2017 (IAFS), Toronto, Canada

2016

2^nd place in the competition for best research at the 14^th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, March 2016, Colombo.
2^nd place in the competition for best case report at the 14^th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, March 2016, Colombo.

2015

Senate Honours for Research Publications for conducting high quality research and publishing in indexed journals in the year 2015

2014

Senate Honours for Research Publications for conducting high quality research and publishing in indexed journals in the year 2014
NRC Merit award for scientific publications 2010, organised by the National Research Council
Award for the best research paper of the year, at the 12^thAnnual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, March 2014, Colombo
Award for the runner up in the competition for best research paper of the year, at the 12^thAnnual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, March 2014, Colombo
Award for the runner up in the competition for best case report of the year, at the 12^th Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, March 2014, Colombo

2013

Award for best oral presentation 4^th place, the 11^th Indo-Pacific Association of Law, Medicine and Science Congress 2013, October 2013, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (A study into pedestrian fatalities presented to a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka, Edirisinghe, Kitulwatte & Senarathne)
Award for best concept paper, 2013 Annual Scientific Sessions of the Medico-Legal Society of Sri Lanka, September 2013, Colombo

2012

Award for the best research paper of the year, at the 10th Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, February 2012, Colombo
Award for the best research paper for theme of the year, at the 10th Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, February 2012, Colombo
Awarded second place for the best research paper, at the 10th Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, February 2012, Colombo
Award for the institution that produced highest number of presentations, at the 10th Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, February 2012, Colombo

2011

Award for best concept paper, 2011 Annual Scientific Sessions of the Medico-Legal Society of Sri Lanka, July 2011, Colombo.
Award for the best research paper for theme of the year, at the 9th Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, February 2011, Colombo
Awarded second place in the best research paper, at the 9th Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, February 2011, Colombo
Awarded second place in best poster presentation, at the 9th Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, February 2011, Colombo
Award for the institution that produced the highest number of presentations, at the 9th Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, February 2011, Colombo

2009

Award for the institution that produced the highest number of presentations at the 8th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, November 2009, Colombo.
Award for best research presentation, 8th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, November 2009, Colombo.

2007

Award for best research presentation 3rd place at the 9th Indo-Pacific Congress on Legal Medicine & Forensic Sciences of the Indo-Pacific Association of Law, Medicine and Science, July 2007, Colombo.
Merit certificate for 10 best presentation at the 9th Indo-Pacific Congress on Legal Medicine & Forensic Sciences of the Indo-Pacific Association of Law, Medicine and Science, July 2007, Colombo.

Publications

Books, Book Chapters, Sections and Study Guides

Indira Kitulwatte and Michael S . Pollanen , Forensic Pathology of Explosive Injury, in Forensic Investigation of Explosions (2 nd edition), Edited by Alexander Beveridge , Published by CRC Press 2011
S.T.G.R.de Silva , I.D.G.Kitulwatte , Fatal Violence – Homicides, in the National Report on Violence and Health in Sri Lanka, published by the World Health Organization (WHO), 2008
S.T.G.R.de Silva, I.D.G.Kitulwatte, H.A.Siriwardhane, Collective Violence , in the National Report on Violence and Health in Sri Lanka, published by the World Health Organization (WHO),2008

Publications in Peer Reviewed Journals

I. D. G. Kitulwatte and P.A.S. Edirisinghe. Alleged Homicidal Choking in a Woman Recovering From Guillain-Barre ́ Syndrome. Academic Forensic Pathology: The Publication of The National Association of Medical Examiners Foundation. . Volume: 10 issue: 2, page(s): 94-96
I.D.G. Kitulwatte , P.A.S. Edirisinghe. Study on existence of inflammation in the myocardium in unequivocal acute traumatic deaths. Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine. 75 (2020) 102055. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jflm.2020.102055
Kitulwatte I D, Edirisinghe P A. An analysis of medicolegal reporting in workman injuries referred for medicolegal examination in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Sri Lanka. Indian J Occup Environ Med 2020;24:55-9
P.A.S. Edirisinghe, I.D.G.Kitulwatte, D.R.Nadeera. Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding the use of digital photographs in the examination of the dead and living among doctors practicing forensic medicine in Sri Lanka. Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine. Volume 73, July 2020. 101995.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jflm.2020.101995
Kitulwatte, I.D.G. and Edirisinghe, P.A.S., 2019. Ethical dilemmas in forensic medical practice. Sri Lanka Journal of Forensic Medicine, Science & Law, 10(2), pp.3–6. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/sljfmsl.v10i2.7822
Kitulwatte, I.G.D., Edirisinghe, P.A.S., Senarathne, U.D., Mendis, H.K.N.L.P., Wijesinghe, P.R. and Fernando, A., 2019. Profile of suicidal hanging presented to a tertiary care hospital: a descriptive study. Sri Lanka Journal of Forensic Medicine, Science & Law, 10(2), pp.14–24. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/sljfmsl.v10i2.7823
Indira Deepthi Gamage Kitulwatte, P.A.S. Edirishinghe. Trends and challenges of facial trauma presented for medico legal examination. Journal of South India Medicolegal Association. September 2018. 10(2):75-80
Nadeera D.R, Edirisinghe P.A.S., & Kitulwatte I.D.G. Usage of digital photographs in forensic work in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Forensic Medicine, Science & Law-December 2018-Vol.9 No.2. 21-25
Kitulwatte I.D.G.Death of a man managed for backache following a fall from a height. Sri Lanka Journal of Forensic Medicine, Science & Law-May 2018-Vol.9 No.1. pp 7-11
Kitulwatte I.D.G, Paranavithana S.S, Perera A.A.B.S & Edirisinghe P.A.S. Elderly victims dying of unnatural causes: a retrospective descriptive study from ragama, sri lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Forensic Medicine, Science & Law-May 2018-Vol.9 No.1. pp 15-22
Kumara D.M.C.W , Kitulwatte I.D.G. Unexpected complications following an occupational injury. Sri Lanka Journal of Forensic Medicine, Science and Law. Volume 8. No 2. December 2017. pp. 13-17
Kitulwatte IDG, Edirisinghe PAS, H.K.N.L. Pratheepa Mendis, Pavithra.R.Wijesinghe, Anton Fernando, A.A.Rishani M.Abeyrathne. Study on the pattern of Unnatural Deaths of Women Brought for Medico Legal Autopsy .Sri Lanka Journal of Forensic Medicine, Science and Law. Volume 8. No 1. May 2017. pp. 13-22
Gangahawatte S, Edirisinghe PAS, Kitulwatte IDG, A man with ischemic heart disease after consuming alcohol found collapsed while eating: A café coronary and intoxication- which cause proceeded the others?. Sri Lanka Journal of Forensic Medicine, Science and Law. Volume 8. No 1. May 2017. pp. 4-7
IDG Kitulwatte, S Gangahawatte, ULMS Perera and PAS Edirisinghe. Death following ceftazidime-induced Kounis syndrome. Medico-Legal Journal. First Published March 21, 2017. DOI: 10.1177/0025817217695904
I.D.G. Kitulwatte, H.P. Wijewardena, P.A.S. Edirisinghe and U.D. Senarathne Forensic Medical Examination in Female Children Alleged to be Sexually Abused. Journal of Current Forensic Science Research, 2015, 1, 6-12
Indira D. Kitulwatte, Michael S. Pollanen, A comparative study of coronary atherosclerosis in young and old. Am J Forensic Med Pathol. . Am J Forensic Med Pathol. Vol. 36 - Issue 4: p 323–326
Kitulwatte, I. D. G.Patrick JH Kim, and Michael S. Pollanen. "Acute hemorrhagic leukoencephalomyelitis in a man with viral myocarditis." Forensic Science, Medicine, and Pathology (2015): 1-5. Abstract
Kitulwatte, Indira Deepthi, and P. A. S. Edirisinghe.A Study on Unsafe Abortion Presented for Medicolegal Examination Am J Forensic Med Pathol.2 (2015) Abstract
Kitulwatte, I. D. G. , and P. A. S. Edirisinghe Relationship of sharp force injuries to motivation Medico-Legal Journal (2015) Abstract
Edirisinghe PAS, Kitulwatte ID, Senarathne UD. Injuries in the Vulnerable Road User Fatalities; a study from Sri Lanka. Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine 2014;27: 9-12.
Kitulwatte IDG, Edirisinghe PAS. Study on unnatural childhood deaths presented to North Colombo Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka. Medicine Science and Law. 2014;54(2):74-7.
Kitulwatte, I. D. G., and N. A. S. P. Wijerathna. "A case of sudden death due to septic pulmonary embolism." Medico-Legal Journal of Sri Lanka 1, no. 2 (2014): 46-50.
Kitulwatte, I. D. G., W. R. A. S. Rajapaksha, P. A. S. Edirisinghe, W. N. S. Perera, N. A. S. P. Wijerathna, A. A. S. Sihanada, B. A. A. R. Bulathsinhala, and R. Gunathilake. "Remarks documented on medico-legal examination forms on sexual abuse cases; are they properly comprehended by the police?." Medico-Legal Journal of Sri Lanka 1, no. 2 (2014): 23-28.
Kitulwatte, I. D. G., P. A. S. Edirisinghe, and P. Appuhamy. "Analysis of child victims of trauma or violence reported for medico-legal examination in three tertiary care hospitals in Sri Lanka." Medico-Legal Journal of Sri Lanka 1, no. 2 (2014): 29-36.
Edirisinghe AS , Kitulwatte ID , Senarathne UD . A study into blood alcohol concentration in fatal accidents among vulnerable road users in a tertiary care hospital Sri Lanka International Journal of Injury Control and Safety Promotion. 2013 Dec 16. [Epub ahead of print]
Kitulwatte IDG, Edirisinghe P AS. Study on unnatural childhood deaths presented to North Colombo Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka. Medicine Science and Law. 2013 Aug 21. [Epub ahead of print]
IDG Kitulwatte . A case of sudden death following minor intentional tr auma; pathologist's contribution to the decision on the manner of death. Sri Lanka. Journal of Forensic Medicine science and Law, Vol 3, No 1 (2012); 7 - 9
Edirisinghe PAS, Kitulwatte IDG , institutional electronic database of autopsy reports, can we do it in Sri Lanka? Sri Lanka Journal of Forensic Medicine, Science and Law 2011;2:2: 37 - 39
Kitulwatte IDG , Edirisinghe PAS, Ratnayake T, Child victims in medico - legal autopsy . Medico - Legal Journal of Sri Lanka 2011;1:27 - 33
Indira D. Kitulwatte , Michael S. Po llanen , A case of fatal pressure on the neck in a woman with a stab injury, Medico - Legal Journal of Sri Lanka 2011;1:46 - 48
Edirisinghe PAS , Kitulwatte IDG , Sihanada AAS, Bulathsinhala BAAR Justice delayed – Justice denied; A study on time intervals of med ico - legal examinations, reporting and giving evidence in cases of alleged child abuse victims. Medico - Legal Journal of Sri Lanka 2011;1:20 - 26.
Edirisinghe, P.A.S., Kitulwatte I.D.G ., Amaresena W.D.J.K., Wellagiriya, IKST, Lawrence NV. A study on medica l experts input in crime scene investigations (CSI); Is there room for improvement? A preliminary study for a National Audit. Medico - Legal Journal of Sri Lanka 2011;1:7 - 13
Edirisinghe, P.A.S ., Kitulwatte I.D.G.,,Homicidal firearm injuries - A study from Co lombo, Sri Lanka for Forensic Science Medicine and Pathology Volume 6, Number 2 / June, 2010
Indira D. Kitulwatte , Patrick J. H. Kim, Michael S. Pollanen, Sudden death related myocarditis: a study of 56 cases, Forensic Sci Med Pathol, Nov 2009, 13 - 19
Indira Kitulwatte and Michael S. Pollanen, Electrical injury of the neck and cardiac air embolism: a novel mechanism of death, Forensic Science Med icine and Pathology, Volume 5, Number 1 / March, 2009 , 32 - 35
Edirisinghe, P.A.S ., Kitulwatte IDG , Extreme violence - Homicide; An analysis of 265 cases from offices of JMO Colombo and Ragama - A study from Sri Lanka. Journal of Legal Medicine - 2009 June, 11: S363 - S365

Publications in Conference Proceedings (Oral and Poster Presentations)

Sammandapperuma S.M.A.R.S1, Safa M.F.S.M1, Sampayo R.W.W.H.T, Samaranayaka R.M, Samha M.J.S, Jigme, Kitulwatte I.D.G. Retrospective study on the methods and reasons for suicide among victims less than 40 years of age reported to a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka
Borukgama B.N.T.M, Edirisinghe P.A.S, Kitulwatte I.D.G, Wijewardhana H.P. An unusual finding: dominant hand entrapped in the noose of the ligature used for hanging. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Jan 2021, Colombo
Thivaharan Y, Kitulwatte I.D.G, Muthulingam T, Jayasundara M.M.S, Borukgama N, Prageeth M.A.U, Senevirathna B.A.D.A, Kulathunga D.L, Aththanayaka A.M.S.N.P. Evaluation of knowledge, attitude and practice of Sri Lankan traffic police officers related to examination of drunk drivers, in two districts of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Jan 2021, Colombo
Thivaharan Y, Kitulwatte I.D.G. Self-inflicted injuries in a case of child sexual abuse: medico-legal challenges. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Jan 2021, Colombo
Jayasundara M.M.S, Kithulwatte I.D.G, Borukgama B.N.T, Thivaharan Y, Kulathunga D.I. Injury pattern among victims admitted to a tertiary care hospital (where) following assault. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Jan 2021, Colombo
Dias N.N.V, Kitulwatte I.D.G. The value of radiology in manual strangulation: a case report. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Jan 2021, Colombo
Fernando G.W.N.I.S, Gangahawatte S.D.S, Kitulwatte I.D.G. Two competing causes of death in a man retrieved from a house fire. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Jan 2021, Colombo
Dias N.N.V, Kitulwatte I.D.G. An atypical firearm entrance injury over the face. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Jan 2021, Colombo
Anuruddhi Edirisinghe, Indira Kitulwatte, Udara Senarathna, Anusha Edirisinghe, Handun Wijewardhana, Sandaru Jayarathna, Pabasara Wijerathna. Deaths related to intimate partner violence: A study from Sri Lanka 13th Indo-Pacific Association of Law, Medicine and Science Congress December 2019, Dhaka, Bagladesh
Kitulwatte IDG, Edirisinghe PAS, Senanayake TAAW, Kumari MKJK. Are we over diagnosing myocarditis? Study on hearts of young healthy adults. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Nov 2019, Colombo
Borukgama BNTM, Kitulwatte IDG, Wijewardhane HP. Sudden death due to oesophageal rupture in a patient underwent pyloric surgery; Case report. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Nov 2019, Colombo
Muthulingam T, Wijewardhane HP, Kitulwatte IDG. Natural disease incorporated with a traumatic cause of death. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Nov 2019, Colombo
Senarathne UD, Gangahawatte S, Dayanath BKTP, Edirisinghe PAS, Kitulwatte IDG, Wijewardhene H. Introduction of testing for drugs of abuse to the routine clinical practice; Challenges and the way forward. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Nov 2019, Colombo
Priyanath DC, Dharmadasa LSD, Silva LSKD, Gunathilaka MMAC, Nanayakkara EHHG, Shakoor MS, Samarawickrama S, Kumari MKJK, Senanayake TAAW, Edirisinghe PAS, Kitulwatte IDG. Adequacy and relevance of medical records of patients admitted following medico legally significant trauma. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Nov 2019, Colombo
Dharmadasa LSD, Priyanath DC, Gunathilaka MMAC, Silva LSKD, Kitulwatte IDG, Kumari MKJK, Senanayake TAAW, Edirisinghe PAS,. Predisposing factors of victims of child abuse; Study conducted in two teaching hospitals in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Nov 2019, Colombo
Muthulingam T, Wijewardhane HP, Kitulwatte IDG. Late death of a motor traffic accident victim-medico legal issues. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Nov 2019, Colombo.
Kumara DMCW, Kitulwatte IDG. Death due to aspiration pneumonia following unnoticed trachea oesophageal fistula. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Nov 2019, Colombo
Kitulwatte IDG, Perera WNS, Jayasundara MMS, Gunathilaka MMAC. Three deaths due to methanol intoxication. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Nov 2019, Colombo
De Silva RLSK, Kitulwatte IDG. Unfortunate death of a two month old baby following subendocardial fibroelastois: a case report. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Nov 2019, Colombo
Gunathilaka MMAC, Kitulwatte IDG, Wijewardene H, Priyanath DC, Dharmadasa LSD, De Silva LSKD, Kumari MKJK, Senanayake TAAW, Wimalsiri U. Study on evaluation of knowledge attitude and practice of medical officers related to certification of cause of death. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Nov 2019, Colombo
De Silva LSKD, Kitulwatte IDG, Priyanath DC, Dharmadasa LSD, Senanayake TAAW, Kumari MKJK. Study on heart measurements of people between the age 20 – 40 years presented to Teaching Hospital Colombo North: Post-mortem Study. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Nov 2019, Colombo
Gangahawatte SDS, Kitulwatte IDG. Death due to an unusual cut throat injury by an electric saw. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Nov 2019, Colombo
Dharmadasa LSD, Kitulwatte IDG, Edirisinghe PAS. Alleged mismanagement of an early pregnancy; Is it medical negligence?. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Nov 2019, Colombo
Thivaharan Y, Kitulwatte IDG. Is it preventable death? Myocarditis following dengue fever. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Nov 2019, Colombo
Thivaharan Y, Kitulwatte IDG. A rare differential diagnosis of loin pain: Multiple myeloma. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Nov 2019, Colombo
Anuruddhi Edirisinghe, Indira Kitulwatte, Udara Senarathna2, Anusha Edirisinghe3, Handun Wijewardhana4, Sandaru Jayarathna1, Pabasara Wijerathna1 Suicides and Homicides Related to Intimate Partner Violence: A Study from Sri Lanka 10th International Conference on Forensic Medicine and Sciences 9-11th April, 2019, Hurghada, Egypt
Edirisinghe Anuruddhi S, Wijewardena Handun, Senarathne Udara D, Kitulwatte Indira D., Wijayarathne Pabasara, Jayarathne Suraj .Jayarathne Sandaru, A comparative study on patterns of female violent deaths in the Eastern and Southern Provinces. International Sysmposium on Gender and Equality- 2017 of the Eastern University, November 2017,Batticaloa.
Edirisinghe Anuruddhi S, Edirisinghe Anusha, Kitulwatte Indira D. Senarathne Udara D, Jayarathne Sandaru, Wijayarathne Pabasara, Jayarathne Suraj . Are we reporting according to principles of ethiscs? Few case studies from a Sri Lankan national newspaper. International Sysmposium on Gender and Equality- 2017 of the Eastern University, November 2017,Batticaloa.
Nadeera D.R, Edirisinghe P.A.S, Kitulwatte I.D.G. Study on evaluation of knowledge and attitude on usage of photographic evidence in the courts by forensic doctors.Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Medico- Legal Society of Sri Lanka, February 2019, Colombo.
Gunathilaka M.M.A.C, Wijewardhana H.P, Kitulwatte I.D.G. A case of firearm injuries in a living victim; Medico-Legal challenges.Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Medico-Legal Society of Sri Lanka, February 2019, Colombo.
Nadeera D.R, Edirisinghe P.A.S, Kitulwatte I.D.G. The use of digital photography among doctors engaged in medicolegal work in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Dec 2018, Colombo
Gangahawatte S.D.S, Kitulwatte I.D.G. Sudden death of a man due to interstitial granulomatous lesions: is it an environmental hazard? Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Dec 2018, Colombo
Jayatunga H.G.H.P, Kumari M.K.J.K, Senanayake T.A.A.W, Kitulwatte I.D.G. Audit of medicolegally significant deaths related to ischaemic heart disease: Preliminary findings. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Dec 2018, Colombo
Bandara K.P.S, Kitulwatte I.D.G. Are we adequately protected at mortuary? Emphasizing and Introducing a low-cost scheme to the, mortuary in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Dec 2018, Colombo
Bandara K.P.S, Kitulwatte I.D.G. Significance of histo-pathological investigation in medicolegal autopsies: a retrospective review. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Dec 2018, Colombo
De Silva R.L.S.K, Kitulwatte I.D.G. Myocarditis in a 2 months old baby following injection of triple vaccine. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Dec 2018, Colombo
Fernando W.S.N., Senanayake T.A.A.W, Kumari M.K.J.K, Edirisinghe P.A.S, Kitulwatte I.D.G. An audit on medicolegal examinations concluded as “endangering life”. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Dec 2018, Colombo
Nadeera D.R, Edirisinghe P.A.S, Kitulwatte I.D.G. The use of digital photography among doctors engaged in medicolegal work in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Dec 2018, Colombo
Gangahawatte S.D.S, Kitulwatte I.D.G. Sudden death of a man due to interstitial granulomatous lesions: is it an environmental hazard? Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Dec 2018, Colombo
Jayatunga H.G.H.P, Kumari M.K.J.K, Senanayake T.A.A.W, Kitulwatte I.D.G. Audit of medicolegally significant deaths related to ischaemic heart disease: Preliminary findings. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Dec 2018, Colombo
Bandara K.P.S, Kitulwatte I.D.G. Are we adequately protected at mortuary? Emphasizing and Introducing a low-cost scheme to the, mortuary in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Dec 2018, Colombo
Bandara K.P.S, Kitulwatte I.D.G. Significance of histo-pathological investigation in medicolegal autopsies: a retrospective review. Proceedings Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Dec 2018, Colombo
De Silva R.L.S.K, Kitulwatte I.D.G. Myocarditis in a 2 months old baby following injection of triple vaccine. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Dec 2018, Colombo
Fernando W.S.N., Senanayake T.A.A.W, Kumari M.K.J.K, Edirisinghe P.A.S, Kitulwatte I.D.G. An audit on medicolegal examinations concluded as “endangering life”. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Dec 2018, Colombo
Kitulwatte I.D.G, Paranavithana S.S, Perera A.A.B.S, Edirisinghe P.A.S Study on elderly victims dying of unnatural causes. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Dec 2017, Colombo
H D S C Prasanna Appuhamy, Indira Kitulwatte, K Vaasuthevaa, K Shanker, U D Senarathna, S D S Gangahawatte, Lasitha Liyana Patabendi. Study on Knowledge and Attitude on Examination of Patients for Drunkenness among Ordinary Medical Officers Involved in such Examinations. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Dec 2017, Colombo
Witharane BK, Wickramarachchi WASR, Gamage N, Kitulwatte IDG. Medico legal investigation into a death due to administration of Ergometrine to a neonate. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Dec 2017, Colombo
Edirisinghe PAS, Kitulwatte IDG, Wijewardena HP, Senarathne UD, Pathmeswaran A, Jayarathne RASH,Jayaratne JPDS , Wijayarathne JAPT. A comparative descriptive study of female homicides from five provinces in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Dec 2017, Colombo
Edirisinghe PAS,Wicramasinghe M, Edirisinghe EADA, Senarathne UD, Kitulwatte IDG, Jayarathne RASH, Jayaratne JPDS, Wijayarathne JAP. A Descriptive Study on Reporting of Unnatural Deaths of Women and Girl Children in Three National Newspapers in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Dec 2017, Colombo
Kitulwatte I.D.G, Perera A.A.B.S, Edirisinghe P.A.S, Paranavithana S.S. Contribution of natural pathology to the cause of death in victims presented with trauma; Role of forensic autopsy. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Medico-Legal Society of Sri Lanka. October 2017, Colombo
H D S C Prasanna Appuhamy, Indira Kitulwatte, K Wasudewa, K Shanker, U D Senarathne, S D S Gangahawatte, Lasitha Liyana Patabendi. A Study on the Knowledge and Attitudes on Examination of Patients for Drunkenness among Doctors involved in such Examinations. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Medico-Legal Society of Sri Lanka. October 2017, Colombo.
Pabasara Wijayarathne, Anuruddhi Edirisinghe, Indira Kitulwatte, Handun Wijewardena, Udara Senarathne, Suraj Jayarathne, Sandaru Jayaratne. A Preliminary Study on Female Homicides from Five Provinces in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Medico-Legal Society of Sri Lanka. October 2017, Colombo.
Anuruddhi Edirisinghe, Anusha Ediriisnghe, Indira Kitulwatte. Challenges faced by university academics when designing degree programmes to police officers of 21^st century.12th Indo Pacific Association of Law, Medicine and Science (INPALMS) Congress, At Bali Indonesia. 19 to 23 September, 2016
Kitulwatte I.D.G, Wijewardena H.P, Edirisinghe P.A.S, Senarathne U.D. AStudy on factors influencing medico legal opinion in alleged child sexual abuse.12^th Indo Pacific Association of Law, Medicine and Science (INPALMS) Congress, At Bali Indonesia. 19 to 23 September, 2016
Anuruddhi Edirisinghe , Indira Kitulwatte , Handun Wijewardena Senarathne UD, Attygalle U, Weerathne J, Jayasena WMAS, Waidyaratne DL, Jayaweera I· Piumi Managoda. A revisit to the medico-legal management of routine cases of “unknown/ unidentified and unclaimed bodies in Sri Lanka. A multicentre Study.12th Indo Pacific Association of Law, Medicine and Science (INPALMS) Congress, At Bali Indonesia.19 to 23 September 2016
Gangahawatte S., Kitulwatte I.D.G, Edirisinghe P.A.S. Need for strict regulations in preventing deaths in custody.Proceedings of Annual Scientific Sessions of the Medico-Legal Society of Sri Lanka, August 2016, Colombo
HJM Perera, IDG Kitulwatte, PAS Edirisinghe. Sexual assault forensic medical examination: use of simulated standardized patients for assessment for the first time in Sri Lanka.Proceedings of Annual Scientific Sessions of the Medico-Legal Society of Sri Lanka, August 2016, Colombo
Kumara DMCW, Edirisinghe PAS, Wijewardena HP, Kitulwatte IDG. Death of a vulnerable road user after discharging from ward; is it due to medical negligence or due to injuries sustained at acciden
Kitulwatte IDG, Wijewardena H.P, Edirisinghe PAS,Senaratne UD. A Study on factors influencing medico legal opinion in alleged sexual abuse. Proceedings of the 25^th Anniversary International Scientific conference. Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya. 6^th to 8^th April 2016
Kitulwatte IDG, Edirisinghe PAS, Mendis HKNLP, Abeyrathne AARM. Female victims of unnatural deaths. Proceedings of the 25^th Anniversary International Scientific conference. Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya. 6^th to 8^th April 2016
Edirisinghe PAS, Kitulwatte IDG, Senaratne UD. Blood alcohol concentration in motorcycle fatalities reported to a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 25^th Anniversary International Scientific conference. Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya. 6^th to 8^th April 2016
Kitulwatte I.D.G, Edirisinghe PAS, Senarathne UD H.K.N.L.Pratheepa Mendis, Pavithra.R.Wijesinghe1, Anton Fernando, A.A.Rishani M.Abeyrathne. Profile of suicidal hanging presented to a tertiary care hospital. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, March 2016, Colombo
Edrisinghe P.A.S, Kitulwatte I.D.G, Wijewardena H.P, Senaratne U.D, Attygalle U, Weerathne J, Jayasena W.M.A.S, Waidyaratne D.L, Fernando W.S.K.C, A re-visit to the medico legal management of ‘unknown / unidentified’ and unclaimed bodies; a preliminary study from four medico legal units in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, March 2016, Colombo
Anuruddhi Edirisinghe, Indira Kitulwatte. "Forensic Medicine clinical rotation used ass a theraputic session in sexual and gender based violence (SGBV); A lesson to learn." Proceedings of International Conference- sexual and Gender based Violence, Addressing / Preventing Practices of SGBV in South Asian Institutions of Higher Education, Organized by Association of Commonwealth Universities and Eastern University, Vanthaarumoolar, Sri Lanka July 2015
Kitulwatte I.D.G, Wijewardena H.P, Edirisinghe P.A.S, Senarathne U.D. "Preliminary study on victims of sexual abuse; presentation, pattern of injuries and medico legal opinion. " Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, February 2015, Colombo
Gangahawatte S, Perera U.L.M.S, Kitulwatte I.D.G, Edirisinghe P.A.S "Death following ceftazidime induced Kounis syndrome." Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, February 2015, Colombo.
Kitulwatte I. D.G, Edirisinghe P.A.S, artigala H.D.M.N, Sliva A. "Trends and challenges of facial trauma presented for medico legal examination." Proceedings of Annual Scientific Sessions of the Medico-Legal Society of Sri Lanka, August 2014, Colombo
Edirisinghe P.A.S, Kitulwatte I. D.G," A comparative analysis of National Guidelines of Medico Legal Care of Sexual Violence of Sri Lanka and India. "Proceedings of Annual Scientific Sessions of the Medico-Legal Society of Sri Lanka, August 2014, Colombo
Gangahawatte S, Edirisinghe P.A.S, Kitulwatte I. D.G, "Challenges encountered in examination of a survivor of a sexual assault by a stranger; a case report, " Proceedings of Annual Scientific Sessions of the Medico-Legal Society of Sri Lanka, August 2014, Colombo
Rajapaksa W.R.A.S, Kitulwatte I. D.G, Edirisinghe P.A.S, Senarathne U.D., Perera W.P.P, Liyanage S.S. "Preliminary Study on assessment of reaction time based on ruler drop test in Sri Lankan population." Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, March 2014, Colombo
Gangahawatte S, Kitulwatte I.D.G, Edirisinghe P.A.S" Death of a young store keeper of a fertilizer factory; Was it an Occupational Hazard?." Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, March 2014, Colombo
Wickramarachchi W.A.S.R., Senarathne U.D., Kitulwatte I.D.G., Edirisinghe P.A.S. "A study on the knowledge of medico-legal and ethical issues encountered in medical practice. "Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, March 2014, Colombo
Edirisinghe PAS, Kitulwatte IDG. "Gender and cultural sensitive sexual assault forensic examination: a vision to work towards." Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, March 2014, Colombo
Edirisinghe PAS, Kitulwatte IDG, Senaratne UD "A study into pedestrian fatalities presented to a tertiary care hospital in Sri Lanka." Proceedings of the 11th Indo-Pacific Congress on Legal Medicine & Forensic Sciences of the Indo-Pacific Association of Law, Medicine and Science, October 2013, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Kitulwatte IDG, Edirisinghe PAS, Senaratne UD, Liyanage SS, Bandara KAS. "A study on pathology of occupational machinery injuries in Sri Lanka in Medico –Legal context," Proceedings of Annual Scientific Sessions of the Medico-Legal Society of Sri Lanka, September 2013, Colombo
Kitulwatte IDG, Edirisinghe PAS." Doctor patient relationship in Forensic Medical Practice," Proceedings of Annual Scientific Sessions of the Medico-Legal Society of Sri Lanka, September 2013, Colombo
Edirisinghe PAS, Kitulwatte IDG, Senaratne UD. "Blood alcohol concentration in vulnerable road user fatalities," Proceedings of Annual Scientific Sessions of the Medico-Legal Society of Sri Lanka, September 2013, Colombo
Edirisinghe PAS, Kitulwatte IDG, Senaratne UD. "An analysis of 147 two wheel vehicle fatalities reported to North Colombo Teaching Hospital, Ragama. " Proceedings of Annual Scientific Sessions of the Medico-Legal Society of Sri Lanka, September 2013, Colombo
Kitulwatte IDG, Edirisinghe PAS," Analysis of homicidal sharp force injuries." Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, February 2013, Colombo
Kitulwatte IDG, Edirisinghe PAS, Wicramarachchi S, Senarathne UD, "Study on Sudden unexpected deaths of young adults, " Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, February 2013, Colombo
Edirisinghe PAS, Kitulwatte IDG, Senarathne UD, "A Preliminary study into alcohol intoxication in Vulnerable Road User (VRU) Fatalities. "Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, February 2013, Colombo
Edirisinghe PAS, Kitulwatte IDG, Senarathne UD, Injuries in the Vulnerable Road User (VRU) Fatalities; can we differentiate pedestrians from other VRUs, results from a preliminary study. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, February 2013, Colombo
Kitulwatte IDG, Edirisinghe PAS, "Role of the specialists in Forensic Medicine in civil compensation cases, " Proceedings of Annual Scientific Sessions of the Medico-Legal Society of Sri Lanka, September 2012, Colombo.
Kitulwatte IDG, Edirisinghe PAS, Ratnayake LBPP, Perera BNM, "A study on pathology of workman’s injuries in Sri Lanka in Medico Legal context," Proceedings of Annual Scientific Sessions of the Medico-Legal Society of Sri Lanka, September 2012, Colombo.
Edirisinghe PAS, Kitulwatte IDG, Ratnayake LBPP, Perera BNM, "A study on Medico Legal investigative process Vulnerable Road User (VRU) Fatalities, "Proceedings of Annual Scientific Sessions of the Medico-Legal Society of Sri Lanka, September 2012, Colombo
Kitulwatte IDG, Edirisinghe PAS, "Are we ready to go for the Medical Examiner System for investigation of deaths?, "Proceedings of Annual Scientific Sessions of the Medico-Legal Society of Sri Lanka, September 2012, Colombo.
Kitulwatte IDG, "Death following an elective cesarean section in a woman with placenta accreta," Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, February 2012, Colombo
Kitulwatte IDG, Edirisinghe PAS, Rajapaksha WRAS, Wicramarachchi S, Perera ULMS, Perera BCS, Senarath SMDP, A study on unsafe abortion; Medico legal evidence and limitations in opinion, Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, February 2012, Colombo
Edirisinghe PAS, Kitulwatte IDG, Perera WNS, Rajapaksha WRAS, Wicramarachchi S, Perera ULMS, Perera BCS, Wijerathna NASP, Maternal death investigation: standards of the autopsy reports in comparison to the proposed Maternal Death Autopsy Guidelines, Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, February 2012, Colombo
Edirisinghe PAS, Kitulwatte IDG, An Expert and Expectations: A review on Medico-legal opinions in alleged sexual abuse victims. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, February 2012, Colombo
Edirisinghe P.A.S., Perera W.N.S., Paranitharan P, Kitulwatte IDG, Gunathilake LRK, Knowledge on consent for sexual activity among Kelaniya entrants. Is it different depending on study stream? Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium of the Faculty of Graduate Studies University of Kelaniya . November 2011, Kelaniya.
Kitulwatte I.D.G., Edirisinghe P.A.S., Bandara K.A.S., Sihanada A.A.S., A preliminary study on pathology of workmen’s injuries in Sri Lanka in medico-legal context, Proceedings of Annual Scientific Sessions of the Medico-Legal Society of Sri Lanka, July 2011, Colombo.
Edirisinghe P.A.S. Kitulwatte I.D.G, Bandara K.A.S., Sihanada A.A.S, Preliminary findings of a study on Vulnerable Road User (VRU) fatalities in context of medico-legal investigative process. Annual Scientific Sessions 2011 of the Medico-Legal Society of Sri Lanka. July 2011, Colombo.
Edirisinghe P.A.S., Kitulwatte I.D.G, Institutional Electronic Database of Autopsy Reports-Can we do it in Sri Lanka. Annual Scientific Sessions 2011 of the Medico-Legal Society of Sri Lanka.July 2011, Colombo.
Edirisinghe PAS, Kitulwatte IDG, Sihanada AAS, Bulathsinhala BAAR, Justice delayed –Justice denied; A study on time frames of medico-legal examinations, reporting and giving evidence in cases of alleged child abuse, Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, February 2011,Colombo
Kitulwatte IDG, Edirisinghe PAS, Ratnayake T Child victims in medico-legal autopsy, Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, February 2011, Colombo
Edirisinghe PAS, Kitulwatte IDG, Wijerathna NASP, Rajapaksha WRAS Pilot study on literacy, availability and usage of information and digital technology of medical officers in specialist medico-legal units, Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, February 2011, Colombo
Kitulwatte IDG, Edirisinghe PAS, Appuhamy P Medico-legally significant child victims of trauma or violence, Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, February 2011, Colombo
Kitulwatte IDG, Rajapaksha WRAS, Edirisinghe PAS, Perera WNS, Wijerathna NASP, Sihanada AAS, Bulathsinhala BAAR, Gunathilake R Medico-legal remarks to police on sexual abuse cases; is it understood?, Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, February 2011, Colombo
P.A.S.Edirisinghe, I. D. G. Kitulwatte, Autopsy reporting in Electronic era of a developing country – can we do it cost effectively? A proposal from Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the 10th Indo-Pacific Congress on Legal Medicine & Forensic Sciences of the Indo-Pacific Association of Law, Medicine and Science, October 2010, new Delhi, India.
P.A.S.Edirisinghe, I. D. G. Kitulwatte, L.R.K.Gunathilaka, Medico legal autopsy costs in Sri Lanka, Proceedings of the 10th Indo-Pacific Congress on Legal Medicine & Forensic Sciences of the Indo-Pacific Association of Law, Medicine and Science, October 2010, new Delhi, India.
P.A.S.Edirisinghe, I. D. G. Kitulwatte , LawrenceNV, A review of strengths and weaknesses of homicidal crime scene investigations (CSI)conducted by the Sapugaskanda SOCO Unit for past two years, Annual Scientific Sessions of the Medico-Legal Society of Sri Lanka, July 2010
Kitulwatte IDG, Wijeratne NASP,Perera ULMS, A Case of sudden death following minor intentional trauma; pathologists contribution in the decision on the manner of death, Annual Scientific Sessions of the Medico-Legal Society of Sri Lanka, July 2010
Edirisinghe PAS,Perera WNS, Paranitharan P, Kitulwatte IDG, Gunathilaka LRK, Ranatunga IDJC, Ratnayake WRADTD, Study on knowledge of consent for sexual activity among Kelaniya University Entrants, Annual Scientific Sessions of the Medico-Legal Society of Sri Lanka, July 2010
Indira D. Kitulwatte, Michael S. Pollanen, A comparative study of coronary atherosclerosis in young and old, Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, November 2009, Colombo
Indira D. Kitulwatte, P.A.S.Edirisinghe, Importance and limitations of death scene investigations by a forensic pathologist, Annual Scientific Sessions of the Medico-Legal Society of Sri Lanka. September2009, Colombo.
Indira D. Kitulwatte, Michael S. Pollanen, Decision on cause of death in disputed cases, Annual Scientific Sessions of the Medico-Legal Society of Sri Lanka. September 2009, Colombo.
Edirisinghe, P.A.S., Kitulwatte I.D.G., de Alwis L.B.L., A study on dissection techniques and availability of organs in 117 cases of second post-mortem examinations. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Medico-Legal Society of Sri Lanka. September 2008, Colombo.
Edirisinghe, P.A.S., Kitulwatte IDG, de Alwis L.B.L., A review of 117 cases of second post-mortem examinations at the Office of the JMO Colombo. Proceedings of the 6th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, September 2007, Colombo.
Edirisinghe, P.A.S., Kitulwatte IDG, de Alwis L.B.L., An Analysis of the use of sharp and blunt force Homicide; A study form Colombo and Ragama. Proceedings of the 6th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, September 2007, Colombo.
Edirisinghe, P.A.S.,Perera B.P.P., Kitulwatte I.D.G., Illangarathna Y.M.G., Wicramarachchi S, Fernando S., Application of DVI workshop theory knowledge to a real disaster: An Audit for future DVI Quality assurance. Proceedings of the 9th Indo-Pacific Congress on Legal Medicine & Forensic Sciences of the Indo-Pacific Association of Law, Medicine and Science, July 2007, Colombo.
Perera B.P.P, Edirisinghe, P.A.S., Perera W.N.S., Kitulwatte I.D.G., Illangarathna Y.M.G., Analysis of difficulties faced by the forensic medical doctors and shortcomings of the procedure in investigating “Digampathana bomb explosions” at the North Colombo Teaching Hospital, Ragama, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 9th Indo-Pacific Congress on Legal Medicine & Forensic Sciences of the Indo-Pacific Association of Law, Medicine and Science, July 2007, Colombo.
Perera B.P.P, Pascali VL, Tagilaro F, Bouhaidar R, Herath JC, Citadani F, Edirisinghe, P.A.S., Perera W.N.S., Kitulwatte I.D.G., Comparative study of undergraduate and postgraduate education in forensic medicine in Sri Lanka, Italy and the United Kingdom Proceedings of the 9th Indo-Pacific Congress on Legal Medicine & Forensic Sciences of the Indo-Pacific Association of Law, Medicine and Science, July 2007, Colombo.
Perera W.N.S., Edirisinghe, P.A.S., Kitulwatte I.D.G., Perera B.P.P , De Alwis L.B.L, An Analysis of ‘suspicious deaths’ of Sri Lankans who died abroad based on autopsies carried out in Colombo- North Teaching Hospital (CNTH) Proceedings of the 9th Indo-Pacific Congress on Legal Medicine & Forensic Sciences of the Indo-Pacific Association of Law, Medicine and Science, July 2007, Colombo.
Kitulwatte I.D.G, Edirisinghe, P.A.S.,Perera B.P.P , De Alwis L.B.L, A Forensic Pathologist view on homicidal injury pattern and motive for killing; a study from Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 9th Indo-Pacific Congress on Legal Medicine & Forensic Sciences of the Indo-Pacific Association of Law, Medicine and Science, July 2007, Colombo.
Edirisinghe, P.A.S., Kitulwatte I.D.G, De Alwis L.B.L, An analysis of exhumation conducted over 25 years at the office of the JMO Colombo: Did the exercise serve the purpose? . Proceedings of the 9th Indo-Pacific Congress on Legal Medicine & Forensic Sciences of the Indo-Pacific Association of Law, Medicine and Science, July 2007,Colombo.
Edirisinghe, P.A.S., Perera W.N.S. Kitulwatte I.D.G, Fernando S, Forensic Psychiatry: Few Memorable cases from Judicial Medical Officers diaries. Proceedings of the 9th Indo-Pacific Congress on Legal Medicine & Forensic Sciences of the Indo-Pacific Association of Law, Medicine and Science, July 2007, Colombo.
Edirisinghe, P.A.S., Kitulwatte I.D.G, De Alwis L.B.L, Perera B.P.P., Illangarathna Y.M.G.“Lets correct ourselves- an overdue implimentation”. A survey for the most preferable ways for reformations for errors in the medical certification of cause of death among forensic doctors in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Annual Academic Sessions 2006 of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Colombo.
Edirisinghe, P.A.S., Kitulwatte I.D.G, de Alwis L.B.L, A Retrospective study on the second post-mortem examinations carried out at the office of the JMO Colombo. Proceedings of the Annual Academic Sessions 2006 of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Colombo.
Kitulwatte I.D.G, Edirisinghe, P.A.S., Perera B.P.P., de Alwis L.B.L, Gun and Bomb culture- Does it have an effect on homicide pattern in Sri Lanka? A multi-centre study based on homicidal deaths based on autopsy reports. Proceedings of the Annual Academic Sessions 2006 of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Colombo.
Perera B.P.P., Edirisinghe, P.A.S., Kitulwatte I.D.G, From Idealism to Pragmatism: A self critical evaluation of undergraduate teaching in forensic medicine in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Annual Academic Sessions 2006 of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Colombo.
Kitulwatte I.D.G, T.R. Liyanasuriya. Study on an approach to improvement of postgraduate courses in Forensic Medicine, 25th anniversary academic sessions of the Postgraduate institute of Medicine of Sri Lanka, 2005
Kitulwatte I.D.G, T.R. Liyanasuriya, Perera Jean, A study on the awareness of Police officers in Sri Lanka about Medico- Legal investigation procedures, Proceedings of the Annual Academic Sessions 2005 of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Colombo
Kitulwatte I, Perera UCP, Ruwanpura Rohan, Study on Pathology of Hanging among females and children, Proceedings of the Annual Academic Sessions 2002 of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Colombo
D.C. Priyanath, Kitulwatte I.D.G. A rare type of suicide by ligature strangulation. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Dec 2018, Colombo
D.C. Priyanath, Kitulwatte I.D.G. Asphyxia due to chocking of stomach contents. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Dec 2018, Colombo
S.D.S. Gangahawatte, Kitulwatte I.D.G. Most serious complications of chronic hypertension as the initial presentation during pregnancy. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Dec 2018, Colombo
D.C. Priyanath, Kitulwatte I.D.G. A rare type of suicide by ligature strangulation. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Dec 2018, Colombo
D.C. Priyanath, Kitulwatte I.D.G. Asphyxia due to chocking of stomach contents. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Dec 2018, Colombo
S.D.S. Gangahawatte, Kitulwatte I.D.G. Most serious complications of chronic hypertension as the initial presentation during pregnancy. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Dec 2018, Colombo
Gunathilaka MMAC, Handun Wijewardhana, Kitulwatte I.D.G. Death due to fat embolism syndrome following road trauma; Role of medico legal autopsy. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Dec 2017, Colombo
R.L.S.K De Silva, Handun Wijewardana. Kitulwatte I.D.G. Death of a 62 year old man; Haemoperitoneum following erosion of the splenic vessels by a Haemorrhagic pancreatic pseudo cyst. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Dec 2017, Colombo
Edirisinghe PAS, Kitulwatte IDG, Wijewardena HP, Senarathne UD, Pathmeswaran A, Jayarathne RASH, Jayaratne JPDS , Wijayarathne JAPT , HGS Sathsarani, A descriptive study on accidental deaths of females and its effects from five provinces in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Dec 2017, Colombo
Indira Kitulwatte, Anuruddhi Edirisinghe, Madhuka Samaranayake, Budyangi Perera. Study on myocardium of sudden traumatic deaths to suggest diagnostic criteria for myocarditis. Proceedings of the 21st Triennial Meeting of the International Association of Forensic Science 2017 (IAFS), Toronto, Canada, Dates: 21-25th August 2017
Kitulwatte Indira, Rajapaksa Saminda, Edirisinghe Anuruddhi, Senarathne Udara, Perera Preethi. Ruler drop test as a tool to determine poor reaction time in drunken drivers of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 21st Triennial Meeting of the International Association of Forensic Science 2017 (IAFS), Toronto, Canada, Dates: 21-25th August 2017
Kitulwatte IDG, Edirisinghe PAS, Ethical dilemmas in forensic medical practice. Proceedings of the 21st Triennial Meeting of the International Association of Forensic Science 2017 (IAFS), Toronto, Canada, Dates: 21-25th August 2017
Kitulwatte Indira, Mahakumarage D.S, Dharmasiri S.R, Wijewardena H.P, Pathmaperuma K.A, Edirisinghe P.A.S, Senarathne U.D. Study on survivors of domestic violence presented to Base Hospital, Avissawella, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 21st Triennial Meeting of the International Association of Forensic Science 2017 (IAFS), Toronto, Canada, Dates: 21-25th August 2017
Anuruddhi S. Edirisinghe , Anusha Edirisinghe , Indira D. Kitulwatte , Udara D. A Senarathne , Annista Wijenayake4, Paranibasu Paranitharan1, Nirmala Perera1, Handun Wijewardena Sandaru Jayaratne . comparative study on unnatural female deaths from two provinces in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 21st Triennial Meeting of the International Association of Forensic Science 2017 (IAFS), Toronto, Canada, Dates: 21-25th August 2017
Udara Senarathne, Anuruddhi Edirisinghe, Anusha Edirisinghe, Indira Kitulwatte, Annista Wijenayaka, Sandaru Jayaratne. Unnatural Deaths of Girl Children and Female Youth; a Study from Three Provinces in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 21st Triennial Meeting of the International Association of Forensic Science 2017 (IAFS), Toronto, Canada, Dates: 21-25th August 2017
Anusha Edirisinghe, Anuruddhi S. Edirisinghe, Indira D. Kitulwatte. A study on women reporting of sexual crimes to a police in an urban area of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 21st Triennial Meeting of the International Association of Forensic Science 2017 (IAFS), Toronto, Canada, Dates: 21-25th August 2017
Anusha Edirisinghe, Anuruddhi S. Edirisinghe, Indira D. Kitulwatte. A descriptive study on Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) among Sri Lankan police officers. Proceedings of the 21st Triennial Meeting of the International Association of Forensic Science 2017 (IAFS), Toronto, Canada, Dates: 21-25th August 2017
Udara Senarathne, Anuruddhi Edirisinghe, Indira Kitulwatte, Handun Wijewardena, Uthpala Attygalle, Jayani Weerathne, Ajith Jayasena, Dananjaya Waidyaratne. Medico-legal Management of Unidentified Bodies; A Comparative Study from Three Provinces in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 21st Triennial Meeting of the International Association of Forensic Science 2017 (IAFS), Toronto, Canada, Dates: 21-25th August 2017
Sandaru Jayaratne, Anuruddhi S. Edirisinghe, Anusha Edirisinghe, Maithree Wicramasinghe, Indira D. Kitulwatte, Udara D. Senarathne, Paranibasu Paranitharan. Reporting of Unnatural Deaths of Females in Three Newspapers - A Qualitative Study from Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 21st Triennial Meeting of the International Association of Forensic Science 2017 (IAFS), Toronto, Canada, Dates: 21-25th August 2017
Dilina S. Jayaratne , Anuruddhi . Edirisinghe , Anusha Edirisinghe , Indira D. Kitulwatte, Udara D. Senarathne , Annista Wijenayake. A study on female homicides from three provinces in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 21st Triennial Meeting of the International Association of Forensic Science 2017 (IAFS), Toronto, Canada, Dates: 21-25th August 2017
Kitulwatte I.D.G, Edirisinghe PAS, H.K.N.L. Pratheepa Mendis, Pavithra. R.Wijesinghe, Anton Fernando, A. A. Rishani M.Abeyrathne. Study on the Pattern of unnatural deaths of women brought for medico legal autopsy. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, March 2016, Colombo
Kumara D.M.C.W, Kitulwatte I.D.G. Unexpected complications following an occupational injury. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, March 2016, Colombo
Gangahawatte S, Kitulwatte I.D.G, Edirisinghe P.A.S. Death of a precious baby; an eye opening case for medical fraternity Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, March 2016, Colombo
Bandara KPS, Edirisinghe PAS, Kitulwatte IDG. Are we altruistically intended towards the demised neonate, when complacent conclusion of death investigation at the simple cause of death of “Milk Aspiration”. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, March 2016, Colombo
Gangahawatte S, Edirisinghe P.A.S, Kitulwatte I.D.G. A man with ischemic heart disease after alcohol found collapsed while eating: a café coronary and intoxication. Which cause preceded the others? Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, March 2016, Colombo
Kitulwatte I.D.G, Edirisinghe P.A.S, Kumara D.M.C.W. "Death following abdominal hysterectomy associated with two simultaneous lethal complications." Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, March 2015, Colombo
Edirisinghe PAS, Kitulwatte IDG, DMCW Kumara. Death due to necrotizing fascitis and myositis following minor trauma from road traffic accident; a rare phenomenon and a diagnostic challenge. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, March 2015, Colombo
Kitulwatte I.D.G, Edirisinghe P.A.S, Artigala H.D.M.N, de Silva A. Trends and challenges of facial trauma presented for medico legal examination. Proceedings of the 23rd Congress of the International Academy of Legal Medicine, Dubaib January 2015
Kitulwatte I.D.G., Edirisinghe P.A.S. An analysis of medico legal reporting in workmen referred for medico-legal examination in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 23rd Congress of the International Academy of Legal Medicine, Dubaib January 2015
Edirisinghe PAS, Kitulwatte IDG, Teaching training of medics in sexual assault forensic examination, reporting and multi-disciplinary management in Sri Lanka. World Forensic Festival, COEX, Seoul Korea, 12th -18th October 2014.
Kitulwatte IDG, Edirisinghe PAS .Alleged homicidal choking on a woman recovering from Guillain Barré Syndrome. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, March 2014, Colombo
Kitulwatte I. D. G, Kumara D.M.C.W. Death of a man managed for backache following a fall from a height. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, March 2014, Colombo
Gangahawatta S, Edirisinghe PAS, Kitulwatte IDG, Partially burnt dismembered body found by a road side, Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, February 2013, Colombo
Kitulwatte IDG, Edirisinghe PAS, Study on unnatural childhood deaths, Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, February 2012, Colombo
Wijeratne NASP, Kitulwatte IDG, A case of sudden death due to septic pulmonary embolism, Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, February 2011, Colombo
Indira D. Kitulwatte, Michael S. Pollanen , A case of recurrent epistaxis due to aortobronchial fistula, Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, September 2009, Colombo
Indira D. Kitulwatte, Michael S. Pollanen , A case of fatal pressure on the neck in a woman with a stab injury, Proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, September 2009, Colombo
Edirisinghe, P.A.S., Kitulwatte I.D.G., Amaresena W.D.J.K., Wellagiriya IKST, Lawrence NV. A study on medical experts input in crime scene investigations (CSI); Is there room for improvement? A preliminary study for a National Audit. Proceedings of the 8th Annual Academic Sessions 2009 of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka. November 2009, Colombo
Edirisinghe, P.A.S., Kitulwatte I.D.G., Gunathilaka LRK. A study on the cost of a post-mortem examination to the health care system. Where should we target for cost effective strategy implementations? Proceedings of the 8th Annual Academic Sessions 2009 of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka. November 2009, Colombo
Edirisinghe, P.A.S.,Kitulwatte I.D.G, Extreme violence- Homicide; An analysis of 265 cases from the office of JMO Colombo and Ragama- A study from Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 7th International Symposium of Advances in Legal Medicine, of the Japanese Society of Legal Medicine and German Society of Legal Medicine in August 2008, Osaka Japan.
Indira Kitulwatte, Michael S. Pollanen, Death of a young female in a bathtub, Proceedings of the 7th Annual Academic Sessions 2008 of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka. October 2008, Colombo.
Edirisinghe, P.A.S., Kitulwatte I.D.G., Extreme Violence- Homicide; An analysis of 265 cases from the office of the JMO Colombo and Ragama- A Study from Sri Lanka." Proceedings of the 7th International Symposium Advances in Legal Medicine. Japanese Society of Legal Medicine. August 2008
Perera W.N.S., Edirisinghe, P.A.S., Kitulwatte I.G.D., "Autopsy review on ‘suspicious deaths’ of Sri Lankans died abroad; a Study from Colombo North Teaching Hospital." Proceedings of the 121st Annual Academic Sessions of the Sri Lanka Medical Association, March 2008, Colombo.
Edirisinghe, P.A.S., Kitulwatte I.D.G, De Alwis L.B.L, "An analysis of the use of sharp and blunt forces in homicides; a study from Colombo and Ragama." Proceedings of the 6th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, September 2007, Colombo.
Edirisinghe, P.A.S., Kitulwatte I.D.G, De Alwis L.B.L, "A review on 117 cases of second post-mortem examination at the Office of the JMO" Proceedings of the 6th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, September 2007, Colombo.
Kitulwatte I.D.G, Edirisinghe, P.A.S.,"Homicidal stab and cut injuries vs defence injuries." Proceedings of the 9th Indo-Pacific Congress on Legal Medicine & Forensic Sciences of the Indo-Pacific Association of Law, Medicine and Science, July 2007, Colombo.
Edirisinghe, P.A.S., Kitulwatte I.D.G, "Firearm death by terrorists Vs firearm deaths related to previous enmity; A study form Colombo." Proceedings of the 9th Indo-Pacific Congress on Legal Medicine & Forensic Sciences of the Indo-Pacific Association of Law, Medicine and Science, July 2007, Colombo.
Edirisinghe, P.A.S., Kitulwatte I.D.G., Perera B.P.P. "A comparative study of the causes of death given in two Forensic Institutions (Ragama and Edinburgh) and North Colombo Teaching Hospital; Lessons we can learn from others." Proceedings of the 120th Annual Academic Sessions 2007 of the Sri Lanka Medical Association, March 2007, Colombo.
Edirisinghe, P.A.S. Busuttil A, Kitulwatte I.D.G., Perera B.P.P. "Subarachnoid Haemorrhage and cerebral artery aneurysms in sudden deaths. " Proceedings of the Annual Academic Sessions 2006 of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Colombo.
R.M. Wasantha Kumari, Edirisinghe, P.A.S. Kitulwatte I.D.G., "A Study on the type of Diatoms found in “Diatom Tests” referred to JMO’s office Ragama. "Proceedings of the Annual Academic Sessions 2006 of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Colombo.
Kitulwatte I.D.G., Edirisinghe, P.A.S., Perera B.P.P. "Does homicidal firearm discharge always target vital organs? A multi centre study on homicidal deaths based on autopsy studies." Proceedings of the Annual Academic Sessions 2006 of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Colombo.
Perera B.P.P. Pathmeshwaran A, Edirisinghe, P.A.S.,Kitulwatte I.D.G., "Height and Sex: From selected measurements of the body and its parts. " Proceedings of the Annual Academic Sessions 2006 of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Colombo.
Perera B.P.P. Edirisinghe, P.A.S.,Kitulwatte I.D.G., "Non medical personnel giving cause of death: is it a good practice? "Proceedings of the Annual Academic Sessions 2006 of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Colombo.
Kitulwatte I.D.G, T.R. Liyanasuriya. "Study on an approach to improvement of postgraduate courses in Forensic Medicine," Proceedings of the Annual Academic Sessions 2005 of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, Colombo

Professional Contributions

Positions held and holding in academic and scientific bodies

Council member of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka 2019-2020
Academic coordinator of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka 2018-2019
Joint Editor of the Medico Legal Journal, Sri Lanka since 2012-2014
Member of the Council of the College of Forensic Pathologists for year 2013-2014
Member of the subcommittee for strengthening the multi-disciplinary management of victims of child abuse
Secretary Board of Study in Forensic Medicine June 2012 – May 2015
Member and Secretary of the Curriculum and Prospectus Development Committee, for Diploma in Legal Medicine and MD (Forensic Medicine) Post Graduate Institute of Medicine, since 2012
Joint Editor of the College of Forensic Pathologists for year 2012-2013
Member of the Curriculum Development Committee in Sexual Abuse Forensic Examination (SAFE), organized by US AIDS 2012
Convener, Forensic Histopathology Curriculum Development Committee, Post Graduate Institute of Medicine, since 2011
Member of the committee to review MD Forensic Medicine research proposals of trainees.
Member of the Council of the College of Forensic Pathologists for year 2011-2012
Joint secretary of the College of Forensic Pathologists for year 2010- 2011
Member of the National Committee in development of examination and reporting guidelines on victims of child abuse, organized by the Ministry of Justice, Sri Lanka in collaboration with College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka and UNICEF .
Member for the development of a National Protocol for examination of alleged drunk in the subcommittee of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka 2006-2010.
A member of the subcommittee of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka for development of National Guidelines for Management of Rape Survivors.
A member of the subcommittee of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka for development of National Guidelines for Paediatric Autopsies.
A member of the subcommittee of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka for improvements in the writing of cause of deaths in Sri Lanka.
A member of the National Committee on Development of a Police Training Module in relation to protection of children.
A member of the subcommittee of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka for the development of the handbook on medico legal management of torture survivors and detainees based on the Istanbul protocol, for Sri Lankan medico legal practitioners and medico-legal report for alleged victims of torture and torture survivors. The documents were published by the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka and launched on 8th March 2016 at SLFI.
Member and the Chairperson of the Expert Committee on Forensic Testing Laboratories of the Sri Lanka Accreditation Board for Conformity Assessment

Policy Briefs

Unnatural deaths of women and girls in sri lanka (prevention and justice). Anuruddhi Edirisinghe, Maithree Wicramasinghe, Indira Kitulwatte, Anusha Edirisinghe, Udara Senarathne, Handun Wijewardena, A. Pathmeswaran, P.Paranitharan, Annista Wijenayake, Nirmala Perera, Asvini Fernando, Dilini Chamali Walisundara. Policy issue No: 6; Population Matters. UNFPA. Feb 2018
Reportage of unnatural deaths of women and girls in sri lankan newspapers. Anuruddhi Edirisinghe, Maithree Wicramasinghe, Indira Kitulwatte, Anusha Edirisinghe, Udara Senarathne, Handun Wijewardena, A. Pathmeswaran, P.Paranitharan, Annista Wijenayake, Nirmala Perera, Asvini Fernando, Dilini Chamali Walisundara. Policy issue No: 7; Population Matters. UNFPA. Feb 2018
Workshop on Dilemmas in ethics, held at the Sri Lanka Medical Association, on 14th May 2018 organized by the Forum for Ethics Review Committees in Sri Lanka at the Sri Lanka Medical Association

Secretary Board of Study in Forensic Medicine since June 2012 up to date.

Honorary Secretary, Kelaniya University Faculty of Medicine Teachers Association from 2013 May – up to date.

Joint Editor of the Medico Legal Journal, Sri Lanka from 2012 up to date.
Joint Editor of the College of Forensic Pathologists for year 2012-2013.

Member, curriculum development committee & resource person in training workshops in sexual abuse forensic examination (SAFE), organized by Ministry of Health, Ministry of Higher Education & USAIDS 2012.

Convener, Forensic Histopathology Curriculum Development Committee, Post Graduate Institute of Medicine, since 2011.
Member of the Council of the College of Forensic Pathologists for year 2011-2012.

Member, subcommittee to develop National guidelines on maternal autopsies of the of the College of Forensic Pathologists Sri Lanka, with collaboration of UNICEF 2010- up to date.

Member, subcommittee to develop National guidelines on examination, reporting and management of abused children for medico-legal purposes of the College of Forensic Pathologists Sri Lanka, with the Ministry of Justice and UNICEF 2010-2011.

Honorary Joint secretary of the College of Forensic Pathologists for year 2010- 2011.

Member, subcommittee to develop National guidelines on examination, reporting and management of sexually abused survivors for medico-legal purposes of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka with the UNFPA from 2009 up to date.

Member, subcommittee to develop National guidelines on paediatric autopsies (related to immunization deaths) of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka with the Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health 2009-2012.

Member for the development of a National protocol for examination of alleged drunk in the subcommittee of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka 2006-2010.

Member, National committee on development of a Police Training Module in relation to protection of Children and resource person in training workshops organized by the Ministry of Justice & UNICEF 2010-2011
Member for the development of a National protocol for examination of alleged drunk in the subcommittee of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka 2006-2010.

Positions held & holding in committees in the Faculty of Medicine & University of Kelaniya

Co –Chair of the Medico Legal and Toxicology module
Secretary to the neuroscience module (Phase II) of the Faculty of Medicine from 2010.
Secretary, University Forensic Specialist Association 2011- up to now.
Secretary, Kelaniya Medical Faculty Teachers Association from May 2013 up to November 2014 .
Social secretary Kelaniya University Faculty of Medicine Teachers Association from May 2012 up to May 2013.
Member of the computer committee of the Faculty of Medicine from 2011.

Member of the Student welfare committee of the Faculty of Medicine from 2007 up to date.
Member of the Mental health, behaviour and ethics strand from 2006.
Member of the Ethics Review Committee of the Faculty of Medicine from 2014 up to now.
Council member of the Kelaniya University Faculty of Medicine Teachers Association from November 2014 -2016.
Member of the Student Welfare Committee of the Faculty of Medicine from 2012

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