prof-m. vidanapathirana

RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS

 

Prof. M. Vidanapathirana

Prof. M. Vidanapathirana MBBS (Col), DLM, MD, MA (SJP), FFFLM (UK)

Professor of Forensic Medicine
Department of Forensic Medicine

Telephone - Office : +94 11 2758000 Ext: 4250     Mobile : +94 77 2988227
E-mail : mudithavidana@sjp.ac.lk

 

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

  1. 2003: Vidanapathirana M., "Self-inflicted emasculation". Galle Medical Journal 2003; 8 (1) 56-56.
  2. 2005: Jayatissa LP, Vidanapathirana M. Has paralytic shellfish poisoning occurred in Sri Lanka? A case study on death after consumption of brown mussel, Perna perna (L). Proceedings of the 3rd Science Symposium, November 2005, Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Matara, Sri Lanka; 3: 11-17.
  3. 2006: Vidanapathirana M. A death due to sexual asphyxia. Proceedings of the Third Academic Sessions, University of Ruhuna 2006; 192-193.
  4. 2006: Vidanapathirana M. A protocol for disaster management. Proceedings of the third academic sessions, University of Ruhuna 2006; 194-195
  5. 2007- Vidanapathirana M. "Point of view, Role of forensic expert in human right violations". Galle Medical Journal, 2007; 12 (1): 56. doi: 10.4038/gmj.v12i1.1090
  6. 2008- Rathnaweera, RHAI, Vidanapathirana M., "An alleged case of unusual human bite". Galle Medical Journal 2008; 13 (1): 74-75. doi: 10.4038/gmj.v13i1.909.
  7. 2008- Vidanapathirana, M, Dahanayake KS. "Drowning following a lightning strike". Galle Medical Journal 2008; 13 (1): 67-69. doi: 10.4038/gmj.v13i1.905.
  8. 2008- Vidanapathirana, M, Dahanayake KS. "Tuberculosis kills a pregnant mother". Galle Medical Journal 2008; 13(1): 56-58. doi: 10.4038/gmj.v13i1.899.
  9. 2009- Indexed article- Gawarammana IB, Ariyananda PL, Palangasinshe C, de Silva NGL, Fernando K, Vidanapathirana M, Kuruppuarachchi MA, Munasinghe MAAK, Dawson AH. "Emerging epidemic of fatal human self-poisoning with a washing powder in Southern Sri Lanka: A prospective observational study". Clinical Toxicology 2009; 47: 407-411. doi: 10.1080/15563650902915320.
  10. 2009- Indexed article - Ruwanpura PR, Hettiarachchi M, Vidanapathirana M, Perera S. "Management of dead and missing: Aftermath tsunami in Galle". Legal Medicine 2009; 11: 586-588. doi: 10.1016/j.legalmed. 2009. 01. 052. (indexed paper and entitled for 5 points - this paper was presented at 9th Indo-Pacific Association of Law, Medicine and Science (INPALMS) as a symposium by me and Dr. Ruwanpura in 2007.
  11. 2009- Rathnaweera RHAI, Vidanapathirana M, "An alleged case of assault and murder turned out to be a run over accident". Galle Medical Journal 2009; 14 (1): 91. DOI: 10.4038/gmj.v14i1.1192.
  12. 2009- Vidanapathirana M, Maduka VGM. "'Rebirth' of a lost limb". Galle Medical Journal 2009; 14 (1): 89-90. DOI: 10.4038/gmj.v14i1.1191.
  13. 2009- Vidanapathirana M, Dahanayake KD, Amararatne RRGS. "Application of Forensic Engineering". Galle Medical Journal 2009; 14 (1): 87-88 DOI: 10.4038/gmj.v14i1.1190.
  14. 2011- Vidanapathirana M, Rathnaweera RHAI, Munasinghe KR, Sanjeewani LKG. "Study on teenage pregnant mothers referred by obstetricians for medico-legal examination". Medico-Legal Journal of Sri Lanka 2011;1 (1):34-37. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/mljsl.v1i1.7268.
  15. 2012- Ruwanpura R, Vidanapathirana M, Ranasinghe S, Hettiarachchi M, Warushahennadi J, Seneviratne S, Dhahanayaka K, Amararatne S, Nanayakkara R, "Identification of Severely Burnt Bodies Due to Post Collision Fire: Bus -Truck Collision at Induruwa, Southern Sri Lanka", Journal of Forensic Research. 2012; 3: 143. doi.org/10.4172 /2157 - 7145.1000143.
  16. 2012- Vidanapathirana M, Benaragama DH, "Potential Medical Negligence: A case Report", Sri Lanka Journal of Medicine, Science and Law, 2011; 2(2): 20-22. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/ 10. 4038 /sljfmsl. V 2i2. 4370
  17. 2012: Vidanapathirana M, Rajapakse RN, Madugalla A K., Amarasinghe I.U., Padmathilake V.H., Dharmaratne A.T., Sandaruwan D. Facial Muscle Anatomy Based Approach for Forensic Facial Reconstruction in Sri Lanka", in proceedings of the Annual Scientific Sessions of Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2012. http://journals.sjp.ac.lk/index.php/ASS/article/view/837. Received: Best Paper Award
  18. 2012: Roshan N Rajapakse, A K. Madugalla, I.U. Amarasinghe, V.H. Padmathilake, A.T. Dharmaratne, D. Sandaruwan, Muditha Vidanapathirana, "Facial Muscle Anatomy Based Approach for Forensic Facial Reconstruction in Sri Lanka", in proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer), Colombo, pp.27-35, 2012. doi: 10.1109/ICTer.2012.6422828. Received: Best Paper Award
  19. 2013- Indexed article- Madugalla AK, Rajapakse RN, Amarasinghe IU, Padmathilake VH, Dharmaratne AT, Sandaruwan D, Vidanaparthirana M. "FaceID-Bones Narrate: A Semi Automated Approach for Forensic Facial Reconstruction". International Journal on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer) 6 (1), 2013. DOI: 10.4038/icter.v6i1.6097.
  20. 2013- Vidanapathirana M, Rajapakse RN, Madugalla AK, Amarasinghe PIU, Padmathilake VH, DharmaratneAT, Sandaruwan KD, "A novel semi-automated approach for forensic facial reconstruction in Sri Lanka", Galle Medical Journal, March 2013; Vol 18: No. 1:16-25. doi: 10.4038/gmj.v18i1.5517.
  21. 2013- Vidanapathirana M, "Have 13 beggars been killed by a serial killer?" Galle Medical Journal, Vol 18, No. 03, 2013; 17-21 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4038 /gmj.v18i2.6196.
  22. 2013- Vidanapathirana M, Rajapakse RN, Madugalla AK, Amarasinghe PIU, Padmathilake VH, Dharmaratne AT,Sandaruwan KD, "Identification of unrecognizable corpses: A novel semi-automated approach for forensic facial reconstruction in Sri Lanka", Medico-Legal Journal of Sri Lanka 2013; 1(2): 10-22 DOI: 10.4038/mljsl.v1i2.7289.
  23. 2013- Vidanapathirana M, "Factors related to dental injuries and determining the category of hurt: a medico-legal analysis". Sri Lanka Dental Journal. 2013; 43(03): 116-125
  24. 2013- Vidanapathirana M, Munasinghe K.R, Benaragama D.H., A potentially preventable fatal outcome in a patient who developed cerebral malaria.  Sri Lanka Journal of Forensic Medicine, Science & Law-December 2013-Vol.4 No.2; 3-5. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4038 /sljfmsl.v4i2.6921.
  25. 2013- Vidanapathirana M, Waduge PCLS, "Atypical Flash Burns following Low Voltage Electrical Explosion: The Importance of Forensic Engineering". International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine. 2013; 3(4): 131-34. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.22037/ijmtfm.v3i4(Autumn).4694
  26. 2013- Vidanapathirana M, Gunethilake KMTB, Jayasooriya PR. "Atypical firearm injury". Sri Lanka Journal of Forensic Medicine, Science & Law 2013; 4(1): 3-5. DOI: http: //dx. doi. org/ 10.4038 /sljfmsl. v4i1.6439.
  27. 2013- Vidanapathirana M, Hettiarachchi HAM, Munasinghe KR. "Death due to acute fatty liver in pregnancy". Medico Legal Journal of Sri Lanka 2013; 1(2): 42-45. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/mljsl.v1i2.7293
  28. 2013: Madugalla A K., Rajapakse R N, Amarasinghe I.U., Padmathilake V.H., Dharmaratne A.T., Sandaruwan D., Vidanapathirana M, "Face ID: A 3D Computer Graphics Application for Forensic Medicine", in proceedings of the International Conference on Computer Medical Applications (ICCMA), Sousse-Tunisia, pp.1-6, Jan. 2013. Doi: 10.1109/ICCMA.2013.65061
  29. 2014- Vidanapathirana M, "Factors related to wife-battering; a medico-legal analysis". Galle Medical Journal 2014,Vol 19: No.1, March 2014; 6-10. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/gmj.v19i1.6958
  30. 2014- Vidanapathirana M, "Young tend to commit suicide, die of road traffic accidents or being killed by someone: An analysis of medico-legal deaths", International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine 2014; 4(2): 42-48. DOI: http: //dx.doi. org/ 10.22037/ijmtfm.v4i2(Spring).5518
  31. 2014- Vidanapathirana M, "Child sexual abuse; a medico-legal analysis". International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine 2014;4(3): 91-97. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.22037/ijmtfm.v4i3(Summer).5885
  32. 2014- Vidanapathirana M, Benaragama DH, Dahanayake KS. "Early maternal death due to acute encephalitis". Anuradhapura Medical Journal 2014; 8 (1):  16-18. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/ 10.4038 /amj. v8i1.6755
  33. 2014- Vidanapathirana M, Gunethilake KMTB. "Medicolegal issues of Mermaid syndrome (Sirenomelia)". Anuradhapura Medical Journal 2014; 8(2):37-39. DOI: http://.doi.org/ 10.4038/amj.v8i2.7527
  34. 2014- Weeratna JB, Amararathna S, Ranasinghe RASK, Vidanapathirana M. Indoor postmortem animal scavenging- a case report. Sri Lanka Journal of Forensic Medicine, Science & Law-May 2014; 5 (1):1-8. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/sljfmsl.v5i1.7743
  35. 2014- Vidanapathirana M, Amararatne RRGS. Review on Child Sexual Assault; influence of age on management strategies highlighted based on a case history. Galle Medical Journal, Vol 19: No. 2, Sep 2014;23-25. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/gmj.v19i2.7911
  36. 2014- Vidanapathirana M, Amararatne RRGS, Nanayakkara R, Dahanayake KS, Ratnaweera RHAI. "Comparison between the nature and characteristics of elderly abuse and community violence; a medico-legal analysis". Journal of Postgraduate Institute of Medicine 2014; 1(E1):1-6 DOI: 10.4038/jpgim.7331
  37. 2014- Gunethilake KMTB, Vidanapathirana M, Rahuman MMA. Place of DNA in the identification of mutilated dead bodies, (Corresponding author: mudithavidana@yahoo.co.uk ), Medico-Legal Journal of Sri Lanka, 2015; 2(2): 50-53. DOI: http://doi.org/10. 4038 /mljsl. v2i2.7315
  38. 2014: Muditha Vidanapathirana, "Ethical and legal issues related to Dental Practice", workshop on medico-legal issues in dental practice, 4th October 2014, at Lighthouse Galley, Colombo, with College of Dentistry and Stomatology of Sri Lanka. In Proceedings of the CFPSL Workshops - 2014, Edited by Dr. P. Senasinghe and A Rathnaweera. Page 44-50.
  39. 2014: Rajapakse R.N, Karunaratne D.D, Sandaruwan K.D., Vidanapathirana M. BMI based automated facial index classification to aid the process of forensic facial reconstruction. in proceedings of the International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer), Colombo, 2014. DOI Index: 10.1109/ICTER.2014.7083919
  40. 2014: RN Rajapakse, KD Sandaruwan, DD Karunaratne, M Vidanapathirana. Anthropometric classification of nasal indexes for a Sri Lankan undergraduate student population. Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer), 2014 International Conference.
  41. 2015- Indexed article- M Vidanapathirana, PR Ruwanpura, D Ariyaratne and DSK Karunanayake. A triple murder. Medico-Legal Journal (Sage Publication) 2015; 0(0): 1-3. doi:10.1177/0025817214563905.
  42. 2015- Vidanapathirana M, Gunathilake KMTB. Medico-legal significance of 'Self-embedding of foreign bodies'.  International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine. 2015;5(3): 171-3. ISSN-Online 2251-8770 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.22037/ijmtfm.v5i3 (Summer).7424
  43. 2015- Rathnaweera RHAI, Vidanapathirana M. Maternal deaths: think of rare causes when common causes have been eliminated. Galle Medical Journal. March 2015; 20(1): 23-25. DOI: 10.4038/ gmj. v20i1.7924.
  44. 2015- Vidanapathirana M, Gunethilake KMTB. Value of minor trauma in the diagnosis of physical child abuse: 'The law of common man' Anuradhapura Medical Journal. 2015; 09(1): 18-20. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/amj.v9i1.7541
  45. 2015- Vidanapathirana M, Gunethilake KMTB. Double murder following intoxication with sedative drugs. International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine. 2015;5(3): 168-70.
  46. 2015- Vidanapathirana M, Gunethilake KMTB, Medico-legal aspects of maternal deaths due to pulmonary thromboembolism. Sri Lanka Journal of Forensic Medicine, Science and Law, December 2015; 5(2): 20-22 DOI: 10.4038/sljfmsl.v5i2.7755,
  47. 2015- M. Vidanapathirana, P. R. Ruwanpura, D. S. K. Karunanayake and D. Ariyaratne. Death Due to Assault with Coconut Scraper; Application of Locard's Principle in Medico-legal Investigations. Journal of Scientific Research & Reports. 2015; 7(5): 396-399, DOI: 10.9734/JSRR/2015/18240
  48. 2015- Vidanapathirana M, Gunethilake KMTB, Reconstruction of hit-and-run vehicle type, based on un-common run-over injuries. Sri Lanka Journal of Forensic Medicine, Science and Law. December 2015; 6 (2): 14-17. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/sljfmsl.v6i2.7765
  49. 2015- Amararatne RRGS, Vidanapathirana M. Medico-legal aspects of euthanasia, Puttalam Medical Journal, 2015 ; 2 (1): 10-12
  50. 2016- indexed article- Muditha Vidanapathirana, Rohan P Ruwanpura, Sriyantha RRG Amararatne. Sudden death of a middle-aged man with an artificial vagina in situ. International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research. 2016;6:287-9. DOI: 10.4103/2229-516X.192592
  51. 2016- indexed article- Homicidal Cut Throat: The Forensic Perspective. M Vidanapathirana, J. Samaraweera. International Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 2016 Mar, Vol-10(3): GD01-GD02. DOI: 10.7860/JCDR/2016/17997.7411.
  52. 2016- Indexed article- Muditha Vidanapathirana, Rohan P Ruwanpura, Sriyantha RRG Amararatne, Ajith RHI Ratnaweera. Comparison of injuries due to lethal weapons during and after civil strife in Sri Lanka: A medico-legal study. International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research. 2016;6:123-8. DOI: 10.4103/2229-516X.179020
  53. 2016- Invited editorials: Muditha Vidanapathirana, Medico-legal Issues Levelled against Forensic Physicians in Pre-screening of Detainees. Global Journal of Nursing and Forensic Studies. 2016; 1(1): e103. Doi: 10.4172 /gnfs.1000e103
  54. 2016- Vidanapathirana M, Dasanayake PB, Ilangarathne Banda YMG, Vadysinghe A, Ratnaweera RHAI, Siddhisena KAP. Comparison of deaths due to lethal weapons during and after civil strife in Sri Lanka: a medico-legal analysis. Global Journal of Nursing and Forensic Studies. 2016; 1(1): 101. Doi: 10.4172/gnfs.1000101
  55. 2016- Rajapakse RN, Sandaruwan D, Karunaratna DD, Samaraweera S, Vidanapathirana M. Automated Extraction of Cranial Landmarks from Computed Tomography Data using a Combined Method of Knowledge and Pattern Based Approaches. Applied Medical Informatics. 2016; 38 (1): 1-12
  56. 2016- Vidanapathirana M, Gunethilake Tikiri KMB. Necessity of a national guideline for the management of children in foster care. Journal of the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine 2016; 3:E29:1-5 doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/jpgim.8093
  57. 2016- Vidanapathirana M, Gunethilake KMTB. Medico-legal implications of leech bites in children. Anuradhapura Medical Journal (accepted for publication) (Became best Case report at the annual academic sessions). 2016;10(1): 21-23. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/amj.V 10i1. 7607.
  58. 2016: Gunethilake KMTB, Vidanapathirana M, Medico-Legal Issues in Air Gun Injuries. Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS). August. 2016; 15 (8 Ver. X): 146-148. DOI: 10.9790/0853-150810146148
  59. 2016: Invited editorial: Vidanapathirana M (2016) What Do We Know About Medical Negligence?. Global Journal of Nursing and Forensic Studies. 2016; 1 (3):e105. doi:10.4172/ gnfs. 1000e105
  60. 2016: Comparison of patterns of sexual assault among male victims during and after civil strife in Sri Lanka. M. Vidanapathirana, A. Tennakoon, R. R. G. S. Amararatne, S. Gunawardene, R. H. A. I. Rathnaweera, L. Ratnayake. Medico-Legal Journal of Sri Lanka. 2016; 3(2): 9-15. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/mljsl.v3i2.7324
  61. 2016. 2nd Prof. HVJ Fernando Oration - Gender based violence and the forensic medical practitioner. M. Vidanapathirana. Gender based violence and the forensic medical practitioner. Medico-Legal Journal of Sri Lanka. 2016; 3(2): 1-8. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/mljsl.v3i2.7323
  62. 2016- Raveendran, S, Vidanapathirana, M. Snake bite: Medico-legal significance. Medico-Legal Journal of Sri Lanka. 2016;4(1): 25-28. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/mljsl.v4i1.7333
  63. 2016- R. P. A. Dinethri, N. Roshanthan, M. A. P. A. Perera, W. D. O. Wasana, A. A. B. S. Perera, M. Vidanapathirana, K. Wijewardena, K. A. P. Siddhisena. Abortion and its legalization: an overview of the opinion of doctors in Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka. Medico-Legal Journal of Sri Lanka. 2016; 4(1): 11-19. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/mljsl.v4i1.7331
  64. 2016- Gunethilake KMTB, Vidanapathirana. Water monitors; Implications in forensic death investigations. Medico-Legal Journal of Sri Lanka, 2016;4(2): 48-52. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/mljsl.v4i2. 7338
  65. 2016- Amararatne RRGS, Vidanapathirana M. Child Sexual Abuse in Puttalam, Sri Lanka: a medico-legal analysis. Medico-Legal Journal of Sri Lanka, 2016;4(2): 34-9. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/mljsl. v4i2. 7336
  66. 2016: Amararatne RRGS, Vitharana B, Vidanapathirana M. Medico-legal issues in a breech delivery. Journal of Wathupitiwala Clinical Society. 2016; 2 (1): 4-7
  67. 2016: Amararatne RRGS, Vidanapathirana M. Child sexual abuse in Puttalam District, Sri Lanka: A medico-legal analysis. Journal of Wathupitiwala Clinical Society. 2016; 2 (1): 8-9.
  68. 2017- Indexed article - RRGS Amararatne, M. Vidanapathirana. A Crime Scene Fabricated as Suicide. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 2017 Feb; 11(2): HD01-HD03. DOI: 10.7860/JCDR/2017/23672.9441
  69. 2017- Sanjeewa HKR1, Vidanapathirana M2* Complex suicide of a drug addict; a case report Medico-Legal Journal of Sri Lanka, 2017;5(1);18-21. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/ mljsl. v5i1.7350
  70. 2017- Amararatne, RRGS1, Jayasundara, S2, Vidanapathirana M3* A case of chronic subdural haemorrhage and its medico-legal implications Medico-Legal Journal of Sri Lanka, 2017;5(1):15-17. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/mljsl.v5i1.734
  71. 2017- Vidanapathirana M* Non-voluntary passive euthanasia should be legalized in Sri Lanka. Medico-Legal Journal of Sri Lanka, 2017;5(1): 1-5. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/v mljsl.v5i1.7346
  72. 2017- Ranil Sanjeewa HK, Vidanapathirana M. A rare long-term complication of physical torture. Int J App Basic Med Res. 2017;7:261-3. DOI:10.4103/ijabmr.IJABMR_14_17
  73. 2017- Gunathilake KMTB, Vidanapathirana M. Medico-legal Implications of Illegal Commercial Toxic Detergent "Prinso": An Autopsy Study. Medico-Legal Journal of Sri Lanka, 2017;5(2): 11-16. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/mljsl.v5i2.7358.
  74. 2017- Lochana T. Batuwitage, Aparni Jayawardena, Himashi Sandamini, Roshan N. Rajapakse, Damitha D. Karunaratna, Muditha Vidanapathirana, Aruna Pallewatte. Developing a unified facial tissue thicknesss model from neuroimaging data for Sri Lanka using statistical analysis and image processing techniques.  International Journal of Research- Granthalayah. 2017;5(7):354-362. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.839794.
  75. 2017: බෙල්ල කැපීම. අධිකරණ විද්‍යාත්මක අධ්‍යනයක්. M. Vidanapathirana, Neethiya magazine. 2017;24:
  76. 2017: මුළු පවුලම මිය ගිය ගින්න, අධිකරණ වෛද්‍ය පැතිකඩ. විදානපතිරණ M, නන්දසිරි C, සෙනරත් P. ශ්‍රී ජයවර්දනපුර විශ්වවිද්‍යාලය, නීතිය සඟරාව, 2017; 25.
  77. 2018- Facial soft tissue thickness trends for selected age groups of Sri Lankan adult population Himashi Sandaminia,*, Aparni Jayawardena, Lochana Batuwitage, Roshan Rajapakse, Damitha Karunaratna, Muditha Vidanapathirana, Aruna Pallewatte. Forensic Science International. 293 (2018) 102.e1-102.e11. DOI: https:// doi.org /10.1016/ j. forsciint.2018.10.001
  78. 2018: Ruwanpura PR, Vidanapathirana M, Historical landmarks of the evolution of forensic Medicine and comparative development of medico-legal services in Sri Lanka. Medico-legal journal of Sri Lanka, 2018;6(1): 1-17
  79. 2018: Gunathilake KMTB, Dissanayake HDMSK, Vidanapathirana M. Atypical stab injury with a Rubber tapping knife ('Kiri-Pihiya'). Medico-Legal Journal of Sri Lanka, 2018;6(1): 39-42. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/mljsl.v6i1.7372
  80. 2018: Gunathilake KMTB, Vidanapathirana M. Medico-legal management of drug abusers and significance of introducing an effective multidisciplinary team. Medico-Legal Journal of Sri Lanka, 2018;6(1):22-26. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/mljsl.v6i1.7368
  81. 2018: Gunathilake KMTB, Vidanapathirana M. Red Dot Identification System for Mithuru Piyasa to resolve social problems with medicolegal significance. Medico-Legal Journal of Sri Lanka, 2018;6(1):27-30. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/mljsl.v6i1.7369
  82. 2018: Kogulshankar M, Vidanapathirana M. Death due to Late Complication of Paranasal Sinus Fracture following road traffic trauma. Medico-Legal Journal of Sri Lanka, 2018;6(1): 35-38. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/mljsl.v6i1.7371
  83. 2018: Sanjeewa HKR, Pittius DGV, Vidanapathirana M. Sudden unexpected death in alcohol misuse: a case report. Medico-Legal Journal of Sri Lanka, 2018;6(1): 43-46. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/mljsl.v6i1.7373
  84. 2018: Ulnes M, Hultquist H, Manjika MS, Vidanapathirana M, Wijewardene K, Anderson L. Weapons used to harm female victims of intimate partner violence and community violence. Medico-Legal Journal of Sri Lanka, 2018; 6(1):17-21. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/mljsl.v6i1.7367
  85. 2018: Vidanapathirana M, Ruwanpura PR. Correction methods available for the convicts in Sri Lanka compared with American methods of correction. Medico-Legal Journal of Sri Lanka, 2018; 6(2): 47-54. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/mljsl.v6i2.7374
  86. 2018: Senarath SMDP, Nandasiri SAC, Vidanapathirana M. Tragic death of a family due to house fire. Medico-Legal Journal of Sri Lanka, 2018;6(2):88-91. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/mljsl.v6i2.7381
  87. 2018: Gunathilake KMTB, Manjika MS, Vidanapathirana M, Siddhisena KAP. Estimation of the height by using hand-span; a clinical forensic study. Medico-Legal Journal of Sri Lanka, 2018; 6(2):64-69. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/mljsl.v6i2.7376
  88. 2018- Vidanapathirana M, Ruwanpura PR, Illeperuma RJ, Attygalle U, Dasanayake PB, Wijewardene, HP, Gunathilake KMTB, Wijetunga WMKB, Rathnayake I. Medico-legal investigation of a series of female murders in Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka. Medico-Legal Journal of Sri Lanka, 2018; 6(2):55-63. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/mljsl.v6i2.7375
  89. 2019: Raveendran S, Vidanapathirana M. Importance of a Psychological Autopsy to Identify the Manner of Death; a Case of fall from Height. Medico-Legal Journal of Sri Lanka, 2019;7(1): 32-6. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/mljsl.v7i1.7392
  90. 2019: Gunathilake KMTB, Vidanapathirana M. Complex patterns of shotgun injuries in a Suicide Pact; a Case Report. Medico-Legal Journal of Sri Lanka, 2019;7(1): 26-31. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/mljsl.v7i1.7391
  91. 2019: Gunathilake KMTB, Vidanapathirana M. Identification of the abuse of Performance-enhancing Agents in Medico-legal Investigations; Based on a Death of a Body-builder. Medico-Legal Journal of Sri Lanka, 2019;7(1): 15-21. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/mljsl.v7i1.7389
  92. 2019: Gunathilake KMTB, Vidanapathirana M. Medicolegal Significance of Using Smell of Liquor as an Indicator of Alcohol Consumption. Medico-Legal Journal of Sri Lanka, 2019;7(1): 8-14. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/mljsl.v7i1.7388
  93. 2019: Raveendran S,  Vidanapathirana M. Traumatic Brain Injury and Intracranial Hemorrhage Induced Cerebral Vasospasm and Delayed Cerebral Ischemia in a Patient with a fall - Significance of the High-Cost Tertiary Investigations in Medico-Legal Practice; A Case Report. Medico-Legal Journal of Sri Lanka, 2019;7(2):60-64 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/mljsl.v7i2.7401
  94. 2019: Amararatne RRGS, Vidanapathirana M. Maternal Death due to Viral Sepsis. Medico-Legal Journal of Sri Lanka, 2019;7(2):68-72. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4038/mljsl.v7i2.7402
  95. 2020: Sanjeewa HKR, Vidanapathirana M, Attygalle U, Amararatne RRGS, Senasinghe DPP. Evaluation of the Significance of Obtaining Two Histopathological Samples from the Same Kidney at Autopsy Examination. Medico-Legal Journal of Sri Lanka. 2020;8(1):15-18. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/mljsl.v8i1.7404
  96. 2021: Sathasivam R, Vidanapathirana M. An Autopsy Study Conducted in Colombo South of Sri Lanka to Identify Average Sizes of Aortic and Mitral Valves of the Heart. Medico-Legal Journal of Sri Lanka. 2021;9(1): 7-13. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/mljsl.v9i1.7437

 

 

SYMPOSIA

  1. Plenary presentations- 2016: on "Non-voluntary passive euthanasia should be legalized in Sri Lanka", at the 15th annual academic sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka held at SLF on 30th of December 2016.
  2. 2007 - Vidanapathirana M. "Tsunami Response from 3rd day onwards: in Symposium - "Immediate response to aftermath of Tsunami in Galle, Sri Lanka". Ruwanpura PR, Herath S, Vidanapathirana M, Perera N, Samarawickrama D. 9th Indo-Pacific Congress on Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences of the Indo-Pacific Association of Law, Medicine and Science (INPALMS) 2007; 37.
  3. 2011 - Vianapathirana M, "Legal and ethical aspects of transplantation" in Pre-congress Symposium of Galle Medical Association on Transplant Medicine, by Jayaratne B, Seneviratne S, Gunawansa N, Vidanapathirana M. 20.09.2011
  4. 2012 - Vidanapathirana M, Medico-legal aspects of child abuse.in Pre-congress symposium of Galle Medical Association on Child abuse, by De. Silva H, Kularatne S., Vidanapathirana, Oct. 2012
  5. 2013.08.18 - Vidanapathirana M, Gender based violence - are we doing enough? In "Plenary Symposium", on Caring for survivors of GBV: Revisited,>at 46th Annual Scientific sessions of the SLCOG, by Hemapriya S, Mapitigama N. and Vidanpathirana M. at BMIC
  6. 2013 - M. Vidanapathirana, Ethical Dilemmas in Accident and Emergency in Symposium on "A day in A & E". by Dr. Penny Weir, Dr. Praha Sellappa, Dr. Alan Giles and Dr. Vidanapathirana, presented on, 9.50am to 10.10 am, at Annual scientific Sessions of Emergency Medicine, Taj Samudra, Colombo
  7. 2013 - Muditha Vidanapathirana. "Survivours of GBV, Some aspects of Medico-legal response" in Symposium 6 on "Providing services to survivours of gender based violence" by Prabath Wickrama, Nethanjali Mapitigama, Sarda Hemapriya and Vidanapathirna M, presented on, Annual Scientific Sessions, SLMA.
  8. 23.11.2017- 8.30 am to 10.30am. at the academic sessions of the CFPSL, at Grand monarch. Pre-congress Symposium 1- Theme: Violence against Children - Sri Lankan Perspectives. Dr. DL Waidyaratne, Dr. Rohan Ruwanpura, Dr. Swarna Wijethunga, Dr. Buddhi Jayasekera Prof. Muditha Vidanapathirana: Medico-legal aspects of Violence against children.
  9. 24.11.2017- 10.45am - 11.30am, at the academic sessions of the CFPSL, at Grand monarch: Symposium on Investigation & Documentation of Maternal Deaths. Prof. Harsha Seneviratne, Dr. Kapila Jayaratne, Prof. M Vidanapathirana: Best Practices to follow in autopsies of pregnancy related deaths.

 

 

GUEST LECTURES

  1. 2002- Vidanapathirana M, "legal procedure pertaining to sexual offences", At Habarana
  2. 2002- Vidanapathirana M, "Torture" for human right activists, at Galle.
  3. 2004- June - Vidanapathirana M, "Torture" for human right activists, at Galle.
  4. 2004- Vidanapathirana M, Delivered a "Lecture at the Science day" of Richmond College, Galle.
  5. 2004- Vidanapathirana M, "Medico-Legal investigation of child abuse" for police officers, Wasantha Hotel, Elpitiya.
  6. 2004- Vidanapathirana M, "Medico-legal duties, ethical considerations and medical negligence", GMA Monthly lecture, GMA Lecture theater.
  7. 2004- August- Vidanapathirana M, "Torture" for human right activists, at Galle.
  8. 2004- Vidanapathirana M, GMA monthly Lecture, "Medico-Legal duties, ethical considerations and medical negligence", GMA Lecture Theatre, Teaching Hospital Karapitiya.
  9. 2005- Vidanapathirana M, "Medico-legal significance of injuries", for Judges and Lawyers, at Negombo
  10. 2005- Vidanapathirana M, "Impact of the Tsunami and post-tsunami recovery in the southern region of SL- Disaster management", 2005.04.26, at the University of Ruhuna.
  11. 2005 - Vidanapathirana M, "Workshop for the Inquirers into sudden deaths (ISDs)", at Medical Faculty, Karapitiya.
  12. 2005- Vidanapathirana M, "Medico-legal duties of post-intern medical officers", at GMA lecture theater, THK.
  13. 2005- Vidanapathirana M, "Medico-legal duties of intern medical officers", at GMA lecture theater, THK.
  14. 2006- Vidanapathirana M, "Sri Lanka's response to the Boxing Day Tsunami disaster", at Galle.
  15. 2006- Vidanapathirana M, "Medico-legal investigations of victims of child prostitution", at Wasantha Rest, Elpitiya
  16. 2006- Vidanapathirana M, "Medical aspects of Child rights". At Divisional Secretariat, Amabalangoda
  17. 2006- Vidanapathirana M, "Ethics and medico-legal aspects". In AIMS module, at Medical Faculty, Galle
  18. 2007- Vidanapathirana M, "University of Ruhuna's (UOR's) disaster preparedness activities / programmes"- in Norway
  19. 2007- Vidanapathirana M, "Judicial Medical Officer's view on child abuse". Koggala Beach Hotel, Koggala
  20. 2007- Vidanapathirana M, "Child abuse and child battering". At NCPA
  21. 2007- Vidanapathirana M, "Child abuse and role of JMO". At Elpitiya
  22. 2007- Vidanapathirana M, Delivered a speech at Science day, Sacred Heart Convent, Galle
  23. 2007- "Medico-legal duties of intern medical officers", at GMA Lecture theater.
  24. 2008- Vidanapathirana M, "Building robust and resilient communities in the management of disasters"-In Indonesia.
  25. 2008 - Vidanapathirana M, "Child abuse, identification of abused children and role of JMO". At NCPA
  26. 2008- Vidanapathirana M, "Investigation and documentation of torture". Lawyers and doctors in Galle.
  27. 2008- Vidanapathirana M, "Child abuse and identification of abused children". S de S Jayasinghe Hall, Dehiwala
  28. 2008- Vidanapathirana M, "Crime scene investigation". At Chandra Guest House, Tangalle
  29. 2008- Vidanapathirana M, "Physical and medical aspects of Torture". Gayana Guest House, Tangalle
  30. 2008- Vidanapathirana M, "Physical and medical aspects of Torture". At Police training college, Kalutara
  31. 2008- Vidanapathirana M, "Child abuse and identification of abused children". At District Secretariat, Galle
  32. 2008- Vidanapathirana M, "Child abuse, social back ground and our responsibility in prevention". At children and women's bureau, Galle.
  33. 2008- Vidanapathirana M, "Case conference and management Child abuse". District Secretariat, Matara
  34. 2008- Vidanapathirana M, "Medico-legal aspects" in the AIMS module conducted by IRQUE-QEF.
  35. 2008- Vidanapathirana M, "Prevention of torture through education: for police officers". Caritas Sri Lanka, Colombo 08.
  36. 2008- Vidanapathirana M, "Prevention of torture through education: for police officers". Caritas Sri Lanka, Colombo 08.
  37. 2008- Vidanapathirana M, "Prevention of torture through education: for police officers". Caritas Sri Lanka, Colombo 08.
  38. 2008- Vidanapathirana M,  "Interventions with reference to child abuse". at Kiribathgoda
  39. 2008- Vidanapathirana M, "Home accidents and injuries". At Ananda College, Colombo
  40. 2008- March- Vidanapathirana M, "Investigation and documentation of torture", Palm village Hotel, Wattala.
  41. 2008- December - Vidanapathirana M, "Physical-medical aspects of torture". Palm village Hotel, Wattala.
  42. 2008- Vidanapathirana M, "Tsunami affected children in Galle District"- at Training centre, Wakwella, Galle.
  43. 2008- Vidanapathirana M, Workshop on "Case management process in child protection in Galle District", at Halldegalle, Galle.
  44. 2008- Vidanapathirana M, "Intervention in abuse", at Palm village hotel, Aluthgama
  45. 2009- "Investigation and documentation of torture" organized by IRCT. Galle face hotel, Colombo.
  46. 2009. Vidanapathirana M, "Emergency preparedness and management" workshop among stake holders of Norway, Indonesia and Sri Lanka, at Faculty of Medicine, Karapitiya.
  47. 2009-09.08- Vidanapathirana M, "AFFI (Adverse events following immunization)- casually assessment" workshop, Mount Lavinia Hotel
  48. 2009- Vidanapathirana M, "Corporal punishment and alternative non-physical punishments". For all Principals, deputy principals, discipline principles of the schools in the Educational division, Ambalangoda. At Jinarathana, Maha Vidyalaya, Paraliya.
  49. 2009- Vidanapathirana M, "Corporal punishment and alternative non-physical punishments". For all Principals, deputy principals, discipline principles of the schools in the Educational division, Matara. At Sangananda Vidyalaya, Matara.
  50. 2009- Vidanapathirana M, "Corporal punishment and alternative non-physical punishments". For all Principals, deputy principals, discipline principles of the schools in the Educational division, Elpitiya. At Ananda Central, Matara.
  51. 2009- Vidanapathirana M, "Corporal punishment and alternative non-physical punishments". For all Principals, deputy principals, discipline principles of the schools in the Educational division, Udugama. At Royal college, Nagoda.
  52. 2009- Vidanapathirana M, "Corporal punishment and alternative non-physical punishments". For all Principals, deputy principals, discipline principles of the schools in the Educational division, Galle. At Vidyaloka College, Galle.
  53. 2009- Vidanapathirana M, "Corporal punishment and alternative non-physical punishments". For all Principals, deputy principals, discipline principles of the schools in the Educational division, Akurassa. At Thelijjawila Central, Matara.
  54. 2009- Vidanapathirana M, "Identifying victimized children". At NCPA
  55. 2009- Vidanapathirana M, "Medico-legal perspective of prevention of torture". At Galle face hotel, Colombo.
  56. 2009- Vidanapathirana M, "Physical and medical aspects of torture". Police officers in Galle, At Unawatuna, Galle.
  57. 2009- Vidanapathirana M, "Physical and medical aspects of torture". Police officers in Galle, At Unawatuna, Galle.
  58. 2009- Vidanapathirana M, "Child abuse"- Medico-legal experiences", at Divisional Secretariat, Poddala, Galle.
  59. 2009- Vidanapathirana M, "Awareness programme on child abuse and VAW", at Town Hall, Sooriyawawa, Hambantota.
  60. 2009- Vidanapathirana M, "Prevention of Torture", for police officers, at YWCA Hall.
  61. 2009- Vidanapathirana M, Introductory module - "Medico-legal aspects", at Galle
  62. 2010- Vidanapathirana M, "Corporal punishment and alternative non-physical punishments".
  63. 2010- Vidanapathirana M, "Corporal punishment and alternative non-physical punishments". To all priniciples and head teachers in Galle Education division, at Vidyaloka Vidyalaya, Galle.
  64. 2010- Vidanapathirana M, "Corporal punishment and alternative non-physical punishments". To all priniciples and head teachers in Galle Education division, at Vidyaloka Vidyalaya, Galle.
  65. 2010- Vidanapathirana M, "Abuse of early childhood children and prevention", at Halldegalle, Galle
  66. 2010- Vidanapathirana M, "Child abuse and prevention", at MOH, Habaraduwa, Galle.
  67. 2010- Vidanapathirana M, "Investigation of RTA", at Police College, Kalutara
  68. 2010- Vidanapathirana M, "Ethical issues in medical practice", Biweekly clinical meeting, Kalutara, GH.
  69. 2010- Vidanapathirana M, "Prevention of Child abuse", MOH, Gonapeenuwala, Galle
  70. 2010- Vidanapathirana M, Seminar on "Carrier guidance- Forensic Medicine", at SLMA
  71. 2010- Vidanapathirana M, "Prevention of child abuse", District Secretariat, Hikkaduwa
  72. 2010- Vidanapathirana M, "Prevention of child abuse", MOH, Karandeniya
  73. 2010- Vidanapathirana M, "Prevention of child abuse", MOH, Ambalangoda
  74. 2010- Vidanapathirana M, "Prevention of child abuse", Maternity Clinic, Thilakapura, Ambalangoda.
  75. 2010- Vidanapathirana M, "Identification of child abuse" District Secretariat, Matara
  76. 2010- Vidanapathirana M, "Child abuse and Prevention", at Darul College, Matara
  77. 2010- Vidanapathirana M, "Child abuse and Prevention", at Early childhood development centre, Kalegana, Galle.
  78. 2010- Vidanapathirana M, Introductory clinical programme- "How to learn Forensic Medicine in the ward", LT-D
  79. 2010- Vidanapathirana M, "2nd consultative meeting to develop a national protocol on clinical management of rape", at epidemiology unit, Colombo 10
  80. 2010- Vidanapathirana M, "Childhood free of abuse", District Secretariat, Matara
  81. 2011- Vidanapathirana M, "Evidence based interventions on Violence Against Women", presentations on research on VAW in Sri Lanka- at Hotel mount Lavinia.
  82. 2011- Vidanapathirana M, "Evidence based interventions on Violence Against Women", presentations on research on VAW in Sri Lanka- at Hunnas falls
  83. 2011- Vidanapathirana M, Resource person in "Community based medical learning (CBML)", at Kataragama
  84. 2012- Vidanapathirana M, "Study Tour of the Health care professionals from Afghanistan", 17th to 21st September- "share your experiences, views,knowledge and expertise in order to strengthen their capacity to initiate a health sector response to address GBV in Afghanistan". 3.00pm- 4.00pm Presentation and discussion on "Provision of care for survivors of Rape / Sexual violence in the Sri Lankan context" held at UNFPA - (annexure has been misplaced)
  85. 2012- 9.00-12.00am Vidanapathirana M, Maldives team -study tour 3-7th of Dec.2012.-Presentation and interactive discussion on "Provision for caring for survivors of rape or sex violence in Sri Lanka" at UNFPA, Colombo (Annexure has been misplaced)
  86. 2012 - Vidanapathirana M, Workshop on "Creating an awareness of the portfolio document in Forensic Medicine, among the PG trainees". (Dr. A Samarasekara, Dr. M Vidanapathirana and Dr. A Edirisinghe)
  87. 2012- 08.10- Vidanapathirana M, Resource person in consultative workshop to "Review recommended amendments to the medico-legal examination from (MLEF)". At Cinnamon grand, Col.03.
  88. 2012- Vidanapathirana M, Pilot project for implementation of the proposed national guidelines on examination, reporting and management of sexually abused survivours for medico-legal purposes formulated by CFPSL. At the auditorium of the accident service of the NHSL.
  89. 2012- Vidanapathirana M, Awareness programme for field officers and other stake holders on "Prevention of child abuse", conducted by Ministry of child development and women's affairs, at the auditorium of the District secretariat, Hambantota.
  90. 2012- 11.21-23 - Vidanapathirana M, Resource person at a workshop on "Sharing experiences for staff of Mithuru Piyasa/ Natpu nilayam", organized by FHB with assistance of UNFPA, at Wattala.
  91. 2012- 12.13- 2.00- 4.00p.m- Vidanapathirana M, Amendments to MLEF- A workshop on "Classification of injures and wording of possible medico-legal opinions on alleged victims of sexual assault in proposed MLEF" organized by the Medico-Legal Society with the collaboration of The Attorney General's Department and the CFPSL at the auditorium of the Attorney General's Department, Colombo.
  92. 2012- 12.28 at 2.30- 4.30pm - Vidanapathirana M, at Ampara - USAID - District lecture on "Awareness on child sexual abuse" for stake holders. 1.Midwives, 2. Probation officers 3. Women development officers, 4. Child protection officers, 5. NCPA officers, 6. NGOs,7. Education officers, 8. Counselors. Organized by Regional coordinator, human rights commission, Ampara.
  93. 2012- Vidanapathirana M, Invited by Research Forum to deliver a lecture on "Murder of 13 beggars- a Forensic Study", Faculty Board Room, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
  94. 2013- 04.16- Vidanapathirana M, Resource person in development of Diploma in critical care medicine, module on clinical management planning, delivered a lecture on "Medico-legal issues in critically ill patients", 1.30-2.30pm at PGIM.
  95. 2013- 05.21- Vidanapathirana M, Resource person in the workshop to review the "Guidelines for the management of child abuse and neglect", "Presentation of the draft document prepared by the Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians", at Auditorium of CSTH
  96. 2013- 05.30 - Vidanapathirana M, Resource person in Consultative meeting to "Review the guidelines for the management of child abuse and neglect", Presentation of the draft document prepared by the Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians- Vidanapathirana M, At CSTH
  97. 2013- 06.20- Vidanapathirana M, Resource person in an "Awareness programme on prevention of women and child abuse" organized by the Sociology Alumni Association, University of Colombo, at Divisional secretariat office at Ingiriya. 10-11am- on "Women and child abuse- Consequences"
  98. 2013- 06.26 - Vidanapathirana M, Resource person in "Consultative meeting on ethics for medicolegal service: Clinical ethics" - by M Vidanapathirana, 9.30-9.50am at ILMT.
  99. 2013- 09.20 - 09-11.30am- Vidanapathirana M, Resource person in "Workshop for PG trainees in Forensic Medicine on Portfolio preparation",  10-10.30am "Acquiring knowledge and skills as a specialist in Forensic Medicine to conduct the service component and court attendance"- Organized by the BS in Forensic Medicine, PGIM, At ILMT
  100. 2013- 09.20 - 01-04 pm- Vidanapathirana M, Resource person in "Workshop for PG trainers in Forensic Medicine on Portfolio assessment", 2-2.30pm - "Documents to be incorporated in the portfolio" - organized by the BS in Forensic Medicine, PGIM, At PGIM
  101. 2013- 09.21- Vidanapathirana M, Resource person in "Workshop for PG trainers in Forensic Medicine- on examination procedures and regulations",  12.20 -12.30pm - "Marking scheme for autopsy component of examination" - organized by the BS in Forensic Medicine, PGIM, At PGIM.
  102. 2013- Vidanapathirana M, resource person of the Workshop for "Sharing experiences of Mithuru Piyasa/ Natpu Nilayam center", at Mahaweli Reach Hotel, Kandy (2 days)
  103. 2013- Vidanapathirana M, "Forensic Gynecology", Guest lecture, at 46th Annual Scientific sessions of the SLCOG, BMICH, Colombo.
  104. 2014.12.03- Vidanapathirana M, Resource person in workshop for PG trainees in Forensic Medicine- on "Working norms for preparation of case book and portfolio" 9.00- 11.00am - Dr. Jean Perera, Dr. Anuruddhi Edirisinghe and Dr. Muditha Vidanapathirana, organized by the BS in Forensic Medicine, PGIM, At PGIM.
  105. 2014.12.03- Vidanapathirana M, Resource person in workshop for PG trainers in Forensic Medicine- on "Guidelines to trainers regarding portfolio" 11.30- 1.00pm - Dr. Jean Perera, Dr. Anuruddhi Edirisinghe and Dr. Muditha Vidanapathirana, organized by the BS in Forensic Medicine, PGIM, At PGIM.
  106. 2014.09.14 Vidanapathirana M, a resource person in Workshop on "Medico-legal issues in Obstetrics and Gynaecology practice"- conducted as a CPD by the college of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka
  107. 2014.10.04. Vidanapathirana M, A resource person in Workshop on "Medico-legal issues in Dental practice" - conducted as a CPD by the college of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka
  108. 2014.08.25- Vidanapathirana M, "Carrier guidance seminar 2014" at SLMA
  109. 2013.10.14- Vidanapathirana M, "Introductory opening programme for the diploma in Legal Medicine training programme", 9-12noon, at PGIM
  110. 2014- Vidanapathirana M, Consultative workshop on "College guideline for maternal death investigations" at Waters edges hotel.
  111. 2014- Vidanapathirana M, Delivered a "Guest Speech" at the Faculty Centre, University of Colombo.
  112. 2014- Vidanapathirana M, Resource person of the Launch of the pilot project on "Creating safe communities for Children".
  113. 2014- Vidanapathirana M, on "Litigation- the devil following you", at the 27th annual scientific sessions of the college of dentistry and stomatology of Sri Lanka. Taj Samudra Hotel, Colombo
  114. 2015- Vidanapathirana M, Workshop on Portfolio, on 13.03.2015 at PGIM.
  115. 2015.Jan.30- Vidanapathirana M, consultative workshop to develop a guide for health staff on providing Sexual and rehabilitation health services for adolescents.
  116. 2015- Vidanapathirana M, CFPSL and ICRC consultative workshop on Anthropology and archeology education in Sri Lanka, at Cinnamon lake hotel, Colombo.
  117. 2015.09.06- Vidanapathirana M, "Workshop on portfolio preparation for PG trainees and trainers in Forensic Medicine. At PGIM
  118. 2015.09.23- Vidanapathirana M, consultative workshop on reforms relating to the conduct of inquests of deaths. At Galle face hotel.
  119. 2015.12.01- Vidanapathirana M, role of Grama Niladari in disposal of deaths. Additional Divisional secretary.
  120. 2015.10.04- Vidanapathirana M, carrier guidance seminar 2015. At SLMA
  121. 2015.03.31- Vidanapathirana M, "Role of the JMO in child abuse and neglect cases". Workshop on Non-accidental injury in children by Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians (SLCP) in collaboration with GMA.
  122. 2016- Workshop conducted by ICRC for medical officers of Prisons. By Dr. M Vidanapathirana, Dr. A Tennakoon, Dr. Senanayake, and Dr. Neil Fernando.
  123. 2016.06.03- Vidanapathirana M, Portfolio workshop to trainers and trainees at the PGIM.
  124. 2016.12.21- Vidanapathirana M, workshop on "portfolio".
  125. 2016.06.05- Vidanapathirana M, "workshop on surveying and evaluating ethical review practice" at PGIM. Organized by FERCSL and FERCAP (forum of ethical review committees in the Asian and western pacific region)
  126. 2016: Vidanapathirana M, medical negligence. In Wathupitiwala, clinical society.
  127. 2016: Vidanapathirana M, Clinical society, TH Colombo South. What do we know about medical negligence.
  128. 2016.11.19- Vidanapathirana M, presentation on "Euthanaisa" at the joint clinical meeting of the clinical society Wathupitiwala Base Hospital held in collaboration with SLMA
  129. 2016.11.19- Vidanapathirana M, Clinical sessions of Lanka Hospital. Presentation on "Medical negligence".
  130. 2016.06.16- Vidanapathirana M, presentation on "Causes of child sexual abuse" at national coordination forum (NCF) of NCPA.
  131. 2017.08.06. Vidanapathirana M, Workshop on "Sri lanka and Forensic Medicine", at the SLFP headquarters, deans road. 10 -1.pm.
  132. 2017.09.13 - Vidanapathirana M, End of life care- the legal aspects- 1st meeting was held at SLMA from 10-12 noon.
  133. 2017.01.17- Vidanapathirana M, presentation on "Ethics". Aurous 2017. At NSBM.
  134. 2017.10. Vidanapathirana M, Orientation of the students of NSBM I 2017. Guest speech. 9.00-10.00am
  135. 2017 10. Vidanapathirana M, Orientation of the students of NSBM II 2017. Guest speech. 10.30-11.30am.
  136. 2018. 05.02- Vidanapathirana M, TOT on Gender and gender related issued for primary health staff, at 2.00 pm, at the Mini auditorium - Health Promotion Bureau
  137. 2018. 05.18. - Vidanapathirana M, invited lecture at the College of Sexual health and HIV Medicine on "Medico-Legal Aspects of Sexual health and Venereology".
  138. 2018. 09.18. - Vidanapathirana M, TOT on Gender and gender related issued for primary health staff, at 9.30am, at the Conference Hall, FHB
  139. 2018.10.04. - Vidanapathirana M, Academic sessions of the College of Sexual health and HIV Medicine. Symposium speech on "Medico-legal issues associated with child abuse and sexual exploitation"
  140. 2018.10.26. - Vidanapathirana M, TOT on Gender and gender related issued for primary health staff, at 9.30am - 1.00 pm, at the Main auditorium - Health Promotion Bureau.
  141. 2018.11.07. - Vidanapathirana M, TOT on Gender and gender related issued for primary health staff, at 9.30 am to 1.00pm at the Mini auditorium - Health Promotion Bureau
  142. 2018.07.05- Vidanapathirana M, Multi-sectoral services responding to women and girls subject to violence. Symposium speech on "Responding to VAW Challenges/Barriers in SL" - 30 minutes

 

 

ORAL PRESENTATIONS

  1. 2000- Vidanapathirana M, Death following drug induced hypoglycaemia, Annual Scientific sessions of Medico-Legal Society of Sri Lanka, 18.11.2000
  2. 2001- Colombage SM, Mendis NDNA, Vidanapathirana M, Gunsekara IS, Mubarak A, Vadysinghe AN, OP- An unusual case of infanticide, Annual Academic sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, 16.06.2001.
  3. 2003- Vidanapathirana M. Value of expert evidence in courts with regard to identification. Annual Scientific sessions of medico-legal society of Sri Lanka 2003; 20.
  4. 2004- Vidanapathirana M, Niriella C, Shilpage S. Assessment of the time since death by rectal temperature in deaths that occur in the wards of THK. Annual academic sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka 2004.
  5. 2004- Vidanapathirana M, Niriella C, Shilpage S. Assessment of rigor mortis in bodies of THK. Annual academic sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka 2004
  6. 2005, Vidanapathirana M, Niriella C. et al. Type of hymen and interpretation of injuries. Annual academic sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka 2005; 38.
  7. 2005- Vidanapathirana M, Mass disaster management protocol, Tsunami workshop, University of Ruhuna. 2005.
  8. 2005- Vidanapathirana, M. OP- Value of expert evidence in identification. Academic sessions, Galle Medical Association. 2005; 10 (1): 51.
  9. 2005- Vidanapathirana, M. OP-11- Protocol for mass disaster management. Academic sessions, Galle Medical Association. 2005; 10 (1): 55.
  10. 2006- Vidanapathirana M, Susil D, Nilupuli R. Wife battering and interpretation of injuries. Annual scientific sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka 2006; 22.
  11. 2007- Ruwanpura PR, Vidanapathirana M, Nanayakkara RS. Mass disaster following post-crash fire at Induruwa Sri Lanka. 9th Indo-Pacific Congress on Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences of the Indo-Pacific Association of Law, Medicine and Science (INPALMS) 2007; 87.
  12. 2007- Vidanapathirana M. Hymen types and interpretation of injuries in children. OP- 9th Indo-Pacific Congress on Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences of the Indo-Pacific Association of Law, Medicine and Science (INPALMS) 2007; 60.
  13. 2007- Vidanapathirana M. Medico-legal aspects of wife battering. OP- 9th Indo-Pacific Congress on Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences of the Indo-Pacific Association of Law, Medicine and Science (INPALMS) 2007; 61.
  14. 2008- Rathnaweera RHAI, Vidanapathirana M. Victims of Road Traffic Accidents: Pedestrians or Occupants? Annual scientific sessions of the medico-legal society of Sri Lanka. 2008; 72.
  15. 2008- Rathnaweera RHAI, Vidanapathirana M. OP- 05- A study on the injuries sustained by three wheel occupants in an accident. 7th annual academic sessions of The College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka 2008; 42. 
  16. 2009- Rathnaweera RHAI, Vidanapathirana M. A death following non-fatal injuries. Annual scientific sessions of medico-legal society of Sri Lanka, 2009; 17.
  17. 2009- Vidanapathirana M, Dahanayake KS, Amararatne RRGS. Murder with a silent firearm. Annual scientific sessions of medico-legal society of Sri Lanka 2009; 26
  18. 2010- Vidanapathirana M, Munasinghe KR, Importance of dental appliances in specific identification of skeletal remains, Annual Scientific sessions of the Medico-legal Society, 2010;49
  19. 2011- Vidanapathirana M, Rathnaweera RHAI, Munasinghe KR, Sanjeewani LKG. Study on pregnant mothers referred by obstetricians for medico-legal examination. 9th annual academic sessions of College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka 2011; 24.
  20. 2011- Vidanapathirana M, Benaragama DH. Is it medical negligence? Annual scientific sessions of the Medico-Legal Society of Sri Lanka. 2011; 57.
  21. 2011- Vidanapathirana M, Jayasuriya V, Wijayasiri WAL, Rathnaweera RHAI, Munasinghe KR. Raping innocent: are we equipped to manage child sexual abuse in Forensic Medical practice? Annual scientific sessions of the Medico-Legal Society of Sri Lanka. 2011; 48.
  22. 2011- Vidanapathirana M, Jayasuriya V, Nanayakkara R. Love you to death- Risk assessment tool for screening domestic violence victims risk to life. Annual scientific sessions of the Medico-Legal Society of Sri Lanka. 2011; 46.
  23. 2012- Gunethilake KMTB, Vidanapathirana M. Medico-legal aspects of 'grease devil' attacks, 10th Annual Academic Sessions of College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka 2012; 23.
  24. 2012- Vidanapathirana M, Rajapakse RN, Madugalla AK, Amarasinghe PIU, Padmathilake VH, Dharmaratne AT,Sandaruwan KD, OP- A computer aided initiative for forensic facial reconstruction, Annual Scientific sessions,, Medico-legal society of Sri Lanka, 2012
  25. 2012- Vidanapathirana M, Had 13 beggars been killed by a serial killer? 3rd Annual Iranian International Congress of Forensic Medicine, Tehran, Iran, 4th May, 2012,
  26. 2012- Chandrasiri MKIM, Dilankani SASS, Hewagamage NM, Udayanthi PD, Jayasuriya MVF, Vidanapathirana M, OP 21- Perception of gender roles among medical undergraduates in a State University in Colombo district, Academic Sessions, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2012
  27. 2012- Vidanapathirana M,Rajapakse RN, Madugalla AK, Amarasinghe PIU, Dharmaratne AT, Sandaruwan KD, OP 6- Facial Muscle Anatomy Based Approach for Forensic Facial Reconstruction in Sri Lanka- proceedings of the Annual scientific sessions, Facutly of Medical sciences, USJP. 2012.12.07- Won the best oral presentation award
  28. 2013- Vidanapathirana M, Rajapakse RN, Madugalla AK, Amarasinghe PIU, Padmathilake VH, Dharmaratne AT,Sandaruwan KD,OP- 10 - Identification of unrecognizable corpses: A novel semi-automated approach for forensic facial reconstruction in Sri Lanka, Annual Academic sessions, CFPSL 2013 - http://www. Forensicsrilanka.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2013/03/AB-BOOK-2013-_2_pdf. Won best oral presentation and best research awards
  29. 2013- Amararatne RRGS, Vidanapathirana M, OP- 02- Holistic management of survivors of sexual assault, Annual Academic sessions, College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka  2013; 29
  30. 2013- Gunethilake KMTB, Vidanapathirana M, OP- 04- Medicolegal issues of mermaid syndrome (Sirenomelia), Annual Academic sessions, College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka 2013; 31
  31. 2013- Vidanapathirana M, Dahanayake KS, Benaragama DH, OP- 06- Early maternal death due to acute encephalitis, Annual Academic sessions, College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, 2013; 33
  32. 2013- Rathnaweera RHAI, Gunarathna EGUN, Vidanapathirana M, 0P-12 - Deaths following trivial trauma, Annual Academic sessions, College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka 2013; 39
  33. 2013- Gunethilake KMTB, Vidanapathirana M, Rahuman MMA1,OP-15- Place of DNA in the identification of mutilated dead bodies, Annual Academic sessions, College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka 2013; 42
  34. 2013- Karunanayake DSK, Ariyaratne D, Vidanapathirana M, OP-17- Clues that lead to solve the mystery of a triple murder, Annual Academic sessions, College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka 2013; 44
  35. 2013- Vidanapathirana M, Management of survivours: are we doing enough? Forensic aspect, Annual scientific sessions of the medico-legal society of Sri Lanka. 2013; 39.
  36. 2013- Vidanapathirana M, Karnanayake DSK, Ruchira ND, Sanjeewa HKR, Wife battering: consequences and impact of the criminal justice system, based on patients reported to a tertiary care hospital in Colombo, Annual scientific sessions of the medico-legal society of Sri Lanka. 2013; 49.
  37. 2013- Waduge PCLS, Vidanapathirana M, Chandrasiri NS, Positive postmortem bacteriology culture after 14 hours of death, Annual scientific sessions of the medico-legal society of Sri Lanka. 2013; 44.
  38. 2013- Rathnaweera RHAI, Vidanapathirana M, Non-communicable disease: still the biggest killer! Annual scientific sessions of the medico-legal society of Sri Lanka. 2013; 43.
  39. 2014- Vidanapathirana M, Amararatne RRGS, Nanayakkara R, Dahanayake KS, Ratnaweera RHAI. Violence against elders: Comparison of Nature, characteristics and correlates of the elderly abuse to community violence. OP 2. Oral presentation at the 12th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, 2014. p 11
  40. 2014- Waduge PCLS, Vidanapathirana M. Fatal carbon monoxide poisoning of a shaman while performing 'Shanthi karma'. OP 8. Oral presentation at the 12th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, 2014. p 17.
  41. 2014- Samarasekara A, Dassanayake PB, Vadysinghe AN, Attygalle U, Vidanapathirana M, Wijewardena HP. Recovery of 'Lion-Air'. Medico-legal society of Sri Lanka, Annual Scientific Sessions, 2014. Page 75
  42. 2014- Gunethilake KMTB, Vidanapathirana M. Intimate partner violence kills. Medico-legal society of Sri Lanka, Annual Scientific Sessions, 2014. Page 67
  43. 2014- Gunethilake KMTB, Vidanapathirana M. Value of minor trauma in the diagnosis of physical child abuse; the law of common man. Medico-legal society of Sri Lanka, Annual Scientific Sessions, 2014. Page 69.
  44. 2014- Gunethilake KMTB, Vidanapathirana M. Reconstruction of vehicle type by examination of injury pattern. Medico-legal society of Sri Lanka, Annual Scientific Sessions, 2014. Page 82.
  45. 2014- Samaranayaka SPGK, Vidanapathirana M. A delayed postmortem of a surreptitiously disposed dead baby. Medico-legal society of Sri Lanka, Annual Scientific Sessions, 2014. Page 71.
  46. 2014- Vidanapathirana M, Tennakoon A, Amararatne RRGS, Gunawardene S, Rathnaweera RHAI, Ratnayake L. Comparison of injuries and correlates of male victims of sexual assault during and after terrorism in Sri Lanka; a medico-legal study. Medico-legal society of Sri Lanka, Annual Scientific Sessions, 2014. Page 98.
  47. 2014- Nadeera DR, Vidanapathirana M. Death of a husband with chronic renal failure due to intimate partner violence. Medico-legal society of Sri Lanka, Annual Scientific Sessions, 2014. Page 42.
  48. 2014- Senathunga MMS, Vidanapathirana M. Physical child abuse by a close family relative. Medico-legal society of Sri Lanka, Annual Scientific Sessions, 2014. Page 72.
  49. 2014- Vidanapathirana M, Tennakoon UAK, Amararatne RRGS, Gunawardene S, Rathnaweera RHAI, Ratnayake L. Comparison of injuries and correlates of male victims of sexual assault during and after terrorism in Sri Lanka, Annual Scientific Sessions, Medico-legal Society of Sri Lanka, 2014, 98.
  50. 2014- Samarasekara A, Dasanayake P, Vadysinghe A, Attygalle U, Vidanapathirana M, Wijewardene H. Do Forensic Investigations evaluate the air craft tragedy which happened 15 years back in the Indian ocean. World Forensic Festival, Koria 2014
  51. 2014- Vidanapathirana M, Amararatne RRGS, Gunawardene S, Rathnaweera RHAI. Comparison of injuries due to lethal weapons during pre and post-war periods in Sri Lanka; a medico-legal study. World Forensic Festival, Koria 2014
  52. 2015- Malintha De silva, Ruhul Haq, Muditha Vidanapathirana. BIA Katunayake: Medico-legal concerns at port of entry. The 13th Academic Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, 2015, p. 45
  53. 2015- Nadeera DR, Vidanapathirana M. Death due to flash fire: accidental, suicidal or homicidal? The 13th Academic Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, 2015, p. 41.
  54. 2015- Vidanapathirana M, Dasanayake PB, Ilangarathne Banda YMG, Vadysinghe A, Ratnaweera RHAI, Siddhisena KAP. Comparison of deaths due to lethal weapons during and after civil strife in Sri Lanka: a medico-legal analysis. The 13th Academic Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, 2015, p. 38.
  55. 2015- Gunethilake KMTB, Vidanapathirana M. Medico-legal implications of leech bites in children. The 13th Academic Sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, 2015, p. 34.
  56. 2015- Vidanapathirana M, Attygalle U, Dasanayake PB, Wijewardene HP, Gunathilaka KMTB, Wijetunga WMKB, Rathnayake I. Study on the Series of Killings in Kahawatta. Annual Scientific Sessions, Medico-legal Society of Sri Lanka, 2015, 50.
  57. 2015- Vitharana B, Jayasundara S, Perera C, Amararatne S, Vidanapathirana M. Medico-legal Issues in a Breech Delivery. Annual Scientific Sessions, Medico-legal Society of Sri Lanka, 2015, 57.
  58. 2015- S. Raveendran, M. Vidanapathirana. Snake bite: Medco-legal Significance. Annual Scientific Sessions, Medico-legal Society of Sri Lanka, 2015, 83.
  59. 2015- Amararatne RRGS, Vidanapathirana M. Influence of Advancement of Communication in Curbing Crimes; Based on a Case History of Child Sexual Abuse. Annual Scientific Sessions, Medico-legal Society of Sri Lanka, 2015, 87.
  60. 2015- Gunethilake KMTB, Vidanapathirana M. Respect to Professional Secrecy Over Public Interest in Forensic Medical Practice. Annual Scientific Sessions, Medico-legal Society of Sri Lanka, 2015, 109.
  61. 2015- Samaraweera JC, Vidanapathirana M.  Fatal Outcome of a Gay Relationship. Annual Scientific Sessions, Medico-legal Society of Sri Lanka, 2015, 121.
  62. 2015: PLBC Liyanage, M Vidanapathirana, Opinions of Undergraduates on Legally Accepted Ages of Children. 8th KDU International Research Conference - 2015, oral presentation,
  63. 2016. Gunethilake KMTB, Vidanapathirana M. Necessity of a guideline for the management of foster care children: Medico-legal perspective. Annual academic sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, 2016.
  64. 2016: Gunethilake KMTB, Vidanapathirana M. Water monitors: Importance in forensic death investigations. Annual academic sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, 2016.
  65. 2016: Gunethilake KMTB, Vidanapathirana M. Injury pattern of three wheel drivers and recommendations on prevention. Annual academic sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, 2016.
  66. 2016: Amararatne RRGS, Vitharana B, Vidanapathirana M. Cardiac tamponade due to dissection of the aorta. Annual scientific sessions of the medico-legal society of Sri Lanka, 2016 Aug.
  67. 2016: Muditha Vidanapathirana, Roshan N Rajapakse, Damitha. D Karunaratne, K. Damitha Sandaruwan, Nuwan Dhammika, Rasika Ranepura, Subhashini Samaraweera, Amararatne RRGS. Accuracy assessment of a Forensic Facial reconstruction initiative in Sri Lanka via 2D facial landmarks comparison. 12th Indo-Pacific Congress on Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences of the Indo-Pacific Association of Law, Medicine and Science (INPALMS) 2016, in Bali Indonesia.
  68. 2016: Vidanapathirana M, Sanjeewa HKR, Niroshani PAGK, Amararatne RRGS. Can this be suicidal pact or dyadic deaths? 12th Indo-Pacific Congress on Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences of the Indo-Pacific Association of Law, Medicine and Science (INPALMS) 2016, in Bali Indonesia.
  69. 2016: Amararatne RRGS, Vidanapathirana M. Child Sexual Abuse in Puttalama, Sri Lanka: a medico-legal analysis. 12th Indo-Pacific Congress on Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences of the Indo-Pacific Association of Law, Medicine and Science (INPALMS) 2016, in Bali Indonesia.
  70. 2016: Gunathilake KMTB1, Vidanapathirana M. Degree of probability of medical diagnosis: based on a case of child abuse. The 15th Annual academic sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, 30th Dec. 2016.
  71. 2016: Gunathilake KMTB1, Vidanapathirana M. Red Dot Identification System (RDIS) for Mithuru Piyasa to resolve social problems with medicolegal significance. The 15th Annual academic sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, 30th Dec. 2016.
  72. 2016: Gunathilake KMTB1, Vidanapathirana M2. Medico-legal implications of illegal commercial toxic detergent "Prinso": An autopsy study. The 15th Annual academic sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, 30th Dec. 2016.
  73. 2017- Raveendran S1, Beneragama DH2, Vidanapathirana M3. Vascular events as a cause of sudden death during chemotherapy for testicular carcinoma; a case report. The 16th Annual academic sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, 24th Nov. 2017. Grand Monarch
  74. 2017- Karunanayake DSK1, Vidanapathirana M2. A death following surgery due to malignant hyperthermia. The 16th Annual academic sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, 24th Nov. 2017. Grand Monarch
  75. 2017- Amararatne RRGS1, Vidanapathirana M2. Discrepancies of toxicology reports; medico-legal issues. The 16th Annual academic sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, 24th Nov. 2017. Grand Monarch
  76. 2017- Gunathilake KMTB1, Vidanapathirana M2. Medico-legal management of drug abusers and significance of introducing an effective multidisciplinary team. The 16th Annual academic sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, 23rd Nov. 2017. Grand Monarch.
  77. 2017- Gunathilake KMTB1, Vidanapathirana M2. Forensic pathological reconstruction of the criminal mind; a case report. The 16th Annual academic sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, 24th Nov. 2017. Grand Monarch. (Best concept paper- 2017)
  78. 2017- Kogulshankar M1, Vidanapathirana M2. Death due to late complication of paranasal sinus fracture. The 16th Annual academic sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, 24th Nov. 2017. Grand Monarch.
  79. 2017- Somarathne GAOV, Vidanapathirana M. Identification of modifiable risk factors of non-communicable diseases among Sri Lankan police officers in selected police stations of Colombo District. 4th International conference on multidisciplinary approaches. September 2017. Hikkaduwa
  80. 2018: Gunathilake KMTB1, Vidanapathirana M2, Manjika S3. Medicolegal Significance of Using "Smelling of Liquor" as an Indicator of Alcohol Consumption. The 17th Annual academic sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, 14th Dec. 2018. Solis Hotel, Pitakotte.
  81. 2018: Gunathilake KMTB1, Vidanapathirana M2. Identification of the abuse of Performance-enhancing Agents in Medico-legal Investigations; Based on a Death of a Body-builder. The 17th Annual academic sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, 14th Dec. 2018. Solis Hotel, Pitakotte.
  82. 2018: Karunanayake DSK1, Vidanapathirana M2. Death Following an Explosion in a Rubber Factory. The 17th Annual academic sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, 14th Dec. 2018. Solis Hotel, Pitakotte.
  83. 2018: Senathunga MMS1, Vidanapathirana M2. Dysbaric Fatality of an Expert SCUBA Diver. The 17th Annual academic sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, 14th Dec. 2018. Solis Hotel, Pitakotte.
  84. 2018: Munasinghe KR1, Rascon MA1, Diaze J1, Vidanapathirana M2. Fournier's Gangrene: A Case Report. The 17th Annual academic sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, 14th Dec. 2018. Solis Hotel, Pitakotte.
  85. 2018: Batuwitage LT, Jayawardena A, Sandamini H, Rajapakse RN, Vidanapathirana M, Karunaratne DD, Pallewatte A. Facial Soft Tissue Thickness data and trends for Sri Lanka; A New Identification Solution. The 17th Annual academic sessions of the College of Forensic Pathologists of Sri Lanka, 14th Dec. 2018. Solis Hotel, Pitakotte.
  86. 2018: Jayathilake KJ de Silva, Vidanapathirana M. Risk factors for deliberate self-harm in patients presenting to psychiatric units at Colombo South Teaching Hospital and Homagama Base Hospital - A descriptive cross-sectional study. 5th International conference on multidisciplinary approaches (ICMA), 1st Sep. 2018.
  87. 2018: Vidanapathirana M. Correction methods available for the convicts in Sri Lanka compared with American methods of correction. International research conference on Humanities and social sciences- 2018. 30th Nov. 2018 at Golden rose. Won the award for the best paper in criminology and criminal justice stream.