
Ms. Nicalin Stanisha Anton
Lecturer (Prob) in Human Biological Sciences
sample@univ.jfn.ac.lk
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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.
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Academic Profile
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Activities
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Admin Roles
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Awards
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Publications
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Teaching
- 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)
