Biography

Ms. Indeepa Malshani De Silva is a Senior Lecturer (Grade II) in the Department of Pharmacy at University of Ruhuna. She completed her BPharm Degree in 2013 at University of Peradeniya and her MPhil in the same university. She has started her academic career as a temporary demonstrator in the Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences at University of Peradeniya. Later she worked as a visiting lecturer and lecturer in different institutions teaching for undergraduate level.

Qualification

MPhil (UoP, SL)

BPharm (UoP, SL), MPhil (UoP, SL)

Course/Modules Teaching for undergraduates

• Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
• Molecular Genetics
• Pharmaceutics
• Pharmaceutical Microbiology

Research and publications

Present research interests

Molecular medicine, Pharmaceutical formulations, Quality use of medicines

Special awards and prizes

• De Silva, K. I. M., Parakramawansha, K. P. R. C., Sudeshika, S. H. T, Gunawardhana, C. B. and Sakeena, M. H. F. (2015), “Investigation of Medication Errors: A Prescription Survey from Sri Lanka”, Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research (Volume 14, Issue 11, 2015)

Research publications(full paper)

• Malshani De Silva, Devinda Wickramasingha, Nirodha Abayalath, Basil Alexander, Missaka Wijayagunawardane, Kai Fai Lee and Suranga Kodithuwakku. (2024), “Early pregnancy diagnosis in cows using corpus luteum blood flow analysis based on colour Doppler ultrasonography and mRNA analysis”, BMC Veterinary Research (Volume 20:572)
• Abayalath, N., Malshani, I., Ariyaratne, R., Zhao, S., Zhong, G., Zhang, G., Manipura, A., Siribaddana, A., Karunaratne, P., & Kodithuwakku, S. P. (2022), “Characterization of Airborne PAHs and Metals Associated with PM10 Fractions Collected from an Urban Area of Sri Lanka and The Impact on Airway Epithelial Cells”, Chemosphere, 286, 131741
• De Silva, K. I. M., Parakramawansha, K. P. R. C., Sudeshika, S. H. T, Gunawardhana, C. B. and Sakeena, M. H. F. (2015), “Investigation of Medication Errors: A Prescription Survey from Sri Lanka”, Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research (Volume 14, Issue 11)
• De Silva, K.I.M., Rathnakumara, W.M.T.D., Abayalath, N., Alexander, P.A.B.D., Wijayagunawardhane, M.P.B. and Kodithuwakku, S.P., (2017), “Early Pregnancy Diagnosis Using Transrectal Colour Doppler Ultrasonography and Serum ISG15 mRNA assay in Dairy Cows” Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
• De Silva, K. I. M., Sakeena, M. H. F. and Parakramawansha, K. P. R. C., (2014), “A Study on Accuracy and Completeness of Handwritten Outpatient Prescriptions in Sri Lanka”, Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

Published abstracts

• Isurika N.H.G., Jayasinghe M., Subasinghe S., Karunanayaka S. and De Silva K.I.M. (2025), “Investigation of Medication Storage Patterns in the Households of Allied Health Sciences Undergraduates of Sri Lanka”, Academic Sessions and Vice Chancellor's Awards – 2025, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
• Chandrapali M. I., De Silva K.I.M. and Sakeena M. H. F. (2024), “Investigating Quality of Handwritten Outpatient Prescriptions in Sri Lanka: A Prescription Survey on Completeness and Legibility” Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
• Wijekuruppu W.M.S.K., Pathiraja V.M., Amarasinghe D. and De Silva K.I.M., (2024), “Development of an Antibacterial Herbal Cream Combining Carica papaya Leaf Extract and Ascorbic Acid” International Research Symposium of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
• Rodrigo D.N.D., De Silva K.I.M., Thabrew H.H.P.M.J. and Wickramasinghe S.S., (2024), “Evaluation of In-vitro Antibacterial and Antifungal Activities of Crude Extracts of Heteropogon contortus and Formulation of an Antibacterial Cream” International Research Symposium of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
• Gunasekara A.P.P.N., Pathiraja V.M., Amarasinghe D. and De Silva K.I.M., (2024), “In vitro Evaluation of Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activity of Virgin Coconut Oil Cold Emulsion” International Research Symposium of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
• Wickramanayaka S.H.P., De Silva K.I.M., Kumara A.H.D. and Perera B., (2024), “Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices on Radiopharmaceuticals among Patients Undergoing Radiopharmaceutical Procedures: A Cross-sectional Study” International Research Symposium of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
• Jayashankha M.N., Mahesh K.H.D., Subasinghe H.W.A.S. and De Silva K.I.M., (2024), “Attitudes towards Antidepressants and Supportive Psychological Therapies among Patients with Mild to Moderate Depression: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study” International Research Symposium of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
• Chandrapali M. I., De Silva K.I.M. and Sakeena M. H. F. (2024), “Evaluation of The Completeness and Legibility of Handwritten Outpatient Prescriptions in Sri Lanka: A Cross-Sectional Study” Annual Faculty Research Symposium and Awards - AFReSA 2023, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
• Wimalasena M.A.M., Subasinghe H.W.A.S. and De Silva K.I.M. (2024), “Evaluation of Quality and Stability of Spironolactone Tablets Stored in Different Household Conditions” Ruhuna International Science & Technology Conference, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
• Oshadhi R.M.U., Karunanayaka K.D.S.V., Subasinghe H.W.A.S. and De Silva K.I.M. (2024), “Physical and Microbial Stability of Three Extemporaneously Compounded Medicines in Selected Pharmacies in Uva and Southern Provinces” Ruhuna International Science & Technology Conference, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
• Tharangani A.R., Subasinghe H.W.A.S. and De Silva K.I.M., (2023), “Medication Awareness among Geriatric Patients with Selected Chronic Diseases: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study” International Research Symposium of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
• Malika W.I., Subasinghe H.W.A.S. and De Silva K.I.M., (2023), “Adverse Drug Reactions and Drug Interactions of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs in Elderly Patients Attending Teaching Hospital Karapitiya” International Research Symposium of the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
• Liyanage H. S., De Silva K. I. M. and Prabodha L. B. L., (2023), “Assessment of Patient-Specific Factors that Influence the Warfarin Dose”, International Research Conference in Health Sciences
• Tharangani, A.R., De Silva K. I. M. and Subasinghe H.W.A.S., (2023), “Irregular Medication Usage among Geriatric Patients with Chronic Diseases; A Hospital Based Cross Sectional Study”, International Research Conference in Health Sciences, Sri Lanka
• Malika W. I., De Silva K. I. M. and Subasinghe H. W. A. S., (2023), “Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Utilization in Elderly Patients; A Hospital Based Cross Sectional Study”, International Research Conference in Health Sciences, Sri Lanka
• De Silva, K. I. M., Rathnakumara, W. M. T. D., Abayalath, N., Alexander, P. A. B. D., Wijayagunawardhane, M. P. B. and Kodithuwakku, S. P., (2017), “Early Pregnancy Diagnosis Using Transrectal Colour Doppler Ultrasonography and Serum ISG15 mRNA Assay in Dairy Cows” Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
• De Silva, K. I. M., Sakeena, M. H. F. and Parakramawansha, K. P. R. C., (2014), “A Study on Accuracy and Completeness of Handwritten Outpatient Prescriptions in Sri Lanka”, Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka

Membership of professional associations

• Registered Pharmacist at Sri Lanka Medical Council
• Lifetime member of the Pharmaceutical Society of Sri Lanka