Ms. Nicalin Stanisha Anton

Ms. Nicalin Stanisha Anton

Lecturer (Prob) in Human Biological Sciences

sample@univ.jfn.ac.lk

Overview

Ms. Nicalin Stanisha Anton holds a Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) degree from the University of Peradeniya, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences. She commenced her academic career as a Temporary Demonstrator at the Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya, serving from January 15, 2025 to April 30, 2025.

She subsequently served as a Temporary Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Human Biological Sciences at the University of Jaffna from May 2, 2025 to March 15, 2026.

Ms. Anton is currently working as a Lecturer (Probationary) in Physiology in the Department of Human Biological Sciences, University of Jaffna, with effect from March 16, 2026. She is also a registered pharmacist with the Sri Lanka Medical Council.

Her research interests encompass physiology, pharmacology, mental health, pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacy practice, and clinical pharmacy.

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety (Reading)
    Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo
  • Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) (2024)
    Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya

Courses and Certifications

  • Certification in Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Certification in Research Methodology and Scientific Writing – University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Faculty of Graduate Studies
  • Certification in Biostatistics and Research Methods for Medical Research – Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Colombo

Professional Memberships

  • Registered Pharmacist – Sri Lanka Medical Council
  • Member – Sri Lanka Society for Microbiology
  • Member – Jaffna Science Association
  • Associate Member – Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS)
  • Associate Member – Young Scientists Forum

Invited Talks and Resource Person

  • Invited Speaker – Research Horizon: Student–Student Knowledge Exchange Series Organized by the Research Club and the Research Committee, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna
    Presented on: “Assessing Patient Education, Awareness, and Monitoring Practices for Adverse Effects of Long-Term Oral Corticosteroid (LTOC) Therapy in Tertiary Care Settings in the Kandy District – A Cross-Sectional Study.”
  • Dr. Nimmi Athuraliya Gold Medal for Excellence in Pharmacy Practice Awarded at the 86th General Convocation, University of Peradeniya
  • Best Poster Presentation Award – Session: “Medication Safety and Public Health”
    International Research Conference in Health Sciences 2025

Research Interests

  • Physiology
  • Pharmacology
  • Clinical Pharmacy
  • Pharmacoepidemiology
  • Mental Health
  • Pharmacy Practice

Delivering lectures in Biochemistry for the following undergraduate programmes:

Past:

  • Biochemistry for Medical Laboratory Sciences I (MLSBM 1163)
  • Biochemistry for Nurses I (NURBN 1162)
  • Biochemistry for Pharmacy I (PHABP 1153)
  • Biochemistry for Medical Laboratory Sciences II (MLSBM 1262)
  • Biochemistry for Nurses II (NURBN 1263)
  • Biochemistry for Pharmacy II (PHABP 1222)