Ms. Nivedha Uthayarajan
Probationary Lecturer
Contact
- nivedha.u@nsbm.ac.lk
- +94 11 544 5000 (Ext. 5237)
- Department of Biomedical Science
- Faculty of Science
- Google Scholar
- ResearchGate
- Academia
Profile
Ms. Nivedha Uthayarajan is a dedicated academic in the field of Medical Laboratory Science. She completed her Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Medical Laboratory Science with First Class at University of Peradeniya. In 2023, she joined NSBM Green University as a Teaching Assistant and currently serves as a Lecturer (Probationary) in the Department of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science. Her academic interests lie in advancing laboratory diagnostics and fostering student engagement in the biomedical sciences.
Research Interests
- Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown etiology (CKDu)
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Clinical Microbiology
- Molecular biology and Genetics
Memberships
- Registered Medical Laboratory Scientist and member of professional supplementary medicine in the Sri Lanka Medical Council
Awards
- Runner-up, Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Presentation – Annual Faculty Research Symposium (AFReSA 2023), Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Peradeniya.
Conference Publications
- Uthayarajan, N., Jayawardene, KLTD., and Weerasekara, I., 2023. Quality and sources of food and water consumed by people with chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) in Sri Lanka; A systematic review. International Medical Conference- Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) – 2023
Journal Publications
- Uthayarajan, N., Jayawardene, K.L.T.D. and Weerasekara, I., 2025. Quality and sources of food and water consumed by people with chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology in Sri Lanka: a systematic review. Journal of Nephrology, pp.1–25.
- Manuscript of the systematic review on Quality and sources of food and water consumed by people with Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology (CKDu) in Sri Lanka was submitted to Nephrology Journal (Pending Publication)
Conference Publications
- Uthayarajan, N., Jayawardene, K.L.T.D. and Weerasekara, I., 2023. Quality and sources of food and water consumed by people with chronic kidney disease of unknown etiology (CKDu) in Sri Lanka: A systematic review. Presented at the International Medical Conference – Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA), 2023.
- Kavindi, Y., Uthayarajan, N., Gunathilaka, T. and Deepachandi, B., 2025. A review on the food allergies and blood groups in Sri Lanka. In: Taylor & Francis Proceedings.
Ongoing Research
- Prevention and Control of Rabies in South Asian countries; A systematic review
- Explore the effectiveness of ABO grouping using semen, saliva, and other body fluids; A systematic review
- Exploring the effectiveness of nanomedicine in cancer therapy: A systematic review