Academic Qualifications

• B.Sc / Biochemistry / 1997 / University College London, UK
• PhD / Biochemistry / 2009 / University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka

Memberships in Professional Organizations

• College of Biochemists of Sri Lanka
  (a) Council member (2013 to upto date)
  (a) Joint Secretary (2015/2017 & 2017/2019)
  (b) Founder member
• Young Scientists Forum/ National Science and Technology Commission (NASTEC)
  (a) Ex-Officio (2019/2020)
  (b) Chairperson (2018/2019)
  (c) Joint Secretary (2016/2017 & 2017/2018)
  (d) Life member since 2004
• Sri Lanka Association of Young Scientists (SLAYS)
  (a) Life member
• Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka
  (a) Vice President (2015/2016)
  (b) Joint Secretary (2014/2015. 2013/2014 & 2012/2013)
  (a) Council member (2011/2012)
  (b) Life member since 2008
• Section A SLAAS (Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science)
  (a) Committee member of Committee of Popularization of Science (2013 &2012)
  (b) Council member – Section A (2011)
  (c) Life member since 1998
• Physiological Society of Sri Lanka
  (a) Life member since 2012

Awards

• “Most outstanding Sirimavian” awarded at the Annual Prize giving 2010 of Sirimavo Bandaranayaka Vidyalaya, Colombo

• Biochemistry and Nutrition

Research Interests

• Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition

ORCID ID

0000-0001-6616-222x

Google Scholar Link

http://scholar.google.com/citations?user=JFgfq84AAAAJ

Research Gate Link

https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Usha-Hettiaratchi

Research Grants Held

Principal investigator

• University Research Grant – ASP/06/RE/MED/2012/22
• University Research Grant – ASP/6/R/2014/14
• University Research Grant – ASP/01/RE/MED/2016/49
• University Research Grant – ASP/01/RE/MED/2017/63

Co-investigator

• National Research Council grant – NRC/05/03
• University Research Grant – ASP/06/RE/MED/2012/21 (2013-2015)
• University Research Grant – ASP/6/RE/MED/2014/08
• University Research Grant – ASP/01/RE/MED/2015/40

Publications and Scientific Communications

Publications

• Senarathne R, Hettiaratchi U, Athiththan L, Peiris H, Sarathchandra S,Senanayake H, Weerawansa P, and Siribaddana S. (2022) Selected Liver Markers in Predicting the Severity of Organophosphate and Carbamate Poisoning. Journal of Environmental and Public Health DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/7826396
• Lasanthika TLC & Hettiaratchi UPK. (2022). Mobile phone usage pattern and incidence of Self-reported health problems among a selected population of university students in Sri Lanka: A cross sectional study. Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development. Volume No. 13 issue no. 2.
• Wimalajeewa TMDYD & Hettiaratchi UPK. (2021). Knowledge and Attitudes on Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and its Associated Factors among a Selected Population of Pregnant Mothers Attending Antenatal Clinics in Mathugama, Western Province of Sri Lanka Journal of Health Sciences and Innovative Research. 2(1):34-42
• Senarathne Roshali, Hettiaratchi Usha, Dissanayake Nirodha, Hafiz Riyaz, | Zaleem Sumara & Athiththan Lohini. (2021). Metabolic syndrome in hypertensive and non-hypertensive subjects. Health Science Report.org/10.1002/hsr2.454.
• Kaneshipillai A, Hettiaratchi U, Prathapan S & Liyanage G. (2021). Parathyroid hormone in Sri Lankan pregnant women: Vitamin D and other determinants. PLOS ONE. DOI.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0258381
• Gunathilaka MDTL. & Hettiarachchi UPK. (2020). Dietary Intake and Nutritional Anthropometry of the Non-Academic Employees of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJP), Sri Lanka 2020Sri Lankan Journal of Biology 5 (2): 1-9
• Ranadeva NDK, Hettiaratchi UPK, Athiththan LV. (2020). Trends in Serum Insulin, C-Peptide and IR Levels in Non-Diabetic Young Adults – A Case Control Study International Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders, Volume 5:6.| 131
• Anusha K, Hettiaratchi U, Gunesekera D, Prathapan S & Liyanage G. (2019). Maternal vitamin D status and its effect on vitamin D levels in early infancy in a tertiary care centre in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Endocrinology. DOI: 10.1155/2019/9017951
• Anusha K, Hettiaratchi UPK, Liyanage G & Gunasekera DPS. (2018). Vitamin D status of pregnant mothers and its effect on anthropometric measures in the offspring: A preliminary study. Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health. 2018: 47; 210-214.
• Anusha K, Liyanage G, Hettiaratchi U & Gunasekera D. (2018). Impact of vitamin D status in a sample of pregnant mothers from Sri Lanka. Journal of Health and Social Sciences. Journal of Health and Social Sciences. 2018; 3,1: 75-84.
• Rathnayake G, Hettiaratchi U & Perera R. (2017). Obesity, body fat distribution and insulin resistance and link with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications. 7, Issue 12, December.
• Wijayathunge LADNL & Hettiaratchi UPK. (2017). Assessment of knowledge and risk factors of hypertension among school teachers in a selected district in North Central Province of Sri Lanka. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications. 7, Issue 11, November.
• Anusha K, Hettiaratchi UPK, Athiththan LV & Perera PPR. (2017). Inter-relationship of serum leptin levels with selected anthropometric parameters among a non diabetic population- A cross sectional study. Eating and Weight Disorders – Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity. Eating and Weight Disorders – Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity. 2017; DOI: 10.1007/s40519-017-0413-x 1-6.
• Athiththan LV, Farook FN, Hettiaratchi UPK & Perera PPR. (2017) Obesity alone could give rise to altered lipid profile: A study among apparently healthy adults in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Current Research. 9: issue 4, 49386-49390.
• Walatara KNW, Athiththan LV, Hettiaratchi UK & Perera PR. (2016) Effect of demographic status and lifestyle habits on glycaemic levels in apparently healthy subjects: A cross sectional study. Journal of Diabetes Research. Doi/10.1155/2016/5240503.
• Athiththan LV, Nusha MFF, Hettiaratchi UPK & Perera PR. (2016). Apolipoprotein B is a good tool in screening dyslipidaemia in apparently healthy population. Journal of Biosciences and Medicines. 4. 58-64.
• Walatara KNW, Athiththan LV, Hettiaratchi UPK & Perera PR. (2015). Importance of anthropometry in assessing insulin resistance as a pre-alarming sign before the onset of metabolic syndrome: a study among apparently healthy subjects. International Journal of Diabetes in developing countries. 2017; 37(2): 148-155
• Walatara K, Nusha F, Kaneshapillai A, Athiththan L, Perera P & Hettiaratchi U. (2014). Effect of central obesity on serum lipid profile in non-diabetic, non-hyertensive subjects – A preliminary study. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies. 1 (1): Pages 123-129.
• Hettiaratchi UPK, Ekanayake S & Welihinda J. (2012). How accurate is glucometer in determining glycemic index? International Food Research Journal. 19(4). Pages 1511-1516.
• Hettiaratchi UPK, Ekanayake S & Welihinda J. (2012). Prediction of Glycaemic Indices (GI) of meals by starch hydrolysis indices. International Food Research Journal. 19(3). Pages 1153-1159.
• Hettiaratchi UPK, Ekanayake S, Welihinda J. (2011). Chemical composition and glycemic responses to banana varieties. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition. 62, Pages 307-309.
• Hettiaratchi UPK, Ekanayake S, Welihinda J. (2011). Nutritional Assessment of Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) Meal. Ceylon Medical Journal. 56: 54-58.
• Hettiaratchi UPK, Ekanayake S, Welihinda J. (2011). Sri Lankan rice mixed meals: Effect on glycaemic index and contribution to daily dietary fibre requirement. Malaysian Journal of Nutrition. 17(1): 97-104
• Hettiaratchi UPK, Ekanayake S, Welihinda J & Perera MSA. (2011). Glycaemic and insulinaemic responses to breakfast meals and the second meal effect to the breakfast meals with Type 2 diabetics. International Journal of Diabetes in developing countries. 31: 199-206.
• Hettiaratchi UPK, Ekanayake S & Welihinda J. (2009). Do different fractions of digestible carbohydrates in foods influence the glycaemic responses? Journal of Food and Agriculture. Vol 2. No2. 28-35.
• Hettiaratchi UPK, Ekanayake S, & Welihinda J. (2009). Glycaemic indices (GI) of three Sri Lankan wheat bread varieties and a bread-lentil meal. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition. 60: Issue 1, Supplement 4, 21-30.
• Hettiaratchi UPK, Ekanayake S, Welihinda J. (2009). Do Sri Lankan meals help decrease blood glucose responses. Ceylon Medical Journal. 54: 39-43.
• Hettiaratchi UPK, Munasinge DHN, Chandrasekharan NV, Karunanayake EH, & Jayasekera N (2000). A polymerase chain reaction based method for the detection of Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae). Bulletin of Entomological Research. 90:1: 63-68.
• Rathnayake RGL, Hettiaratchi UPK, Perera PPR. (2022) Comparison of anthropometric, BIA measures and serum leptin with genotypes of Q223R leptin receptor single nucleotide polymorphism and association with obesity and serum leptin Human Gene. Volume 34.
• Chalani Lasanthika, Kamani Wanigasuriya, Usha Hettiaratchi, Thamara Dilhani Amarasekara, andChristine Sampatha Evangeline Goonewardena, (2023). Psychometric Properties of an Instrumentto Determine the Factors AffectingTreatment Adherence Among Patients Receiving Hemodialysis in Sri Lanka. Journal of Patient Experience. Volume 10: 1-10
• Wimalajeewa, Y.D., Hettiaratchi, U.P.K., Amarasekara, T.D., Prathapan, S. and Jayawardane, M.A.M.M., 2023. Maternal Vitamin D Deficiency and Risk of Development of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Scoping Review. Journal of Biosciences and Medicines, 11(4), pp.220-238.

Communications

Peer reviewed Presentations at National/International Conferences/Symposia Published as extended abstracts

• Rathnayake RGL, Hettiaratchi UPK, &. Perera PPR. Gender differences of vitamin D levels and its association with selected obesity markers, insulin resistance in young adults in Sri Lanka. 9^th YSF Symposium 2020. 219-223.
• Senarathne TKRR, Hettiaratchi U, Siribaddana S, Peiris H, Athiththan L. (2020) Association between selected parameters involved in glucose homeostasis and severity of anticholinesterase insecticide poisoning.9^th YSF Symposium 2020. 232-235.
• Anusha K, Hettiaratchi UPK, Prathapan S and Liyanage G. Cut off for hypovitaminosis D based on parathyroid hormone levels among a population of pregnant mothers in the Colombo District. 9^th National Science and Technology Commission, 9^th YSF symposium 2020. 240-244.
• Anusha K, Liyanage GSH, Hettiartachi UPK. Maternal vitamin D levels during 3^rd trimester of pregnancy, lactation and its relationship with vitamin D levels of their offspring among a selected population of mothers in Sri Lanka” Proceedings of the 7^th YSF Symposium 2018. 15-17.
• Rathnayake RGL, Hettiaratchi UPK, Perera PPR. Gender differences of Bio-Impedance analysis, somatotyping and selected anthropometric markers of adiposity and the association with insulin resistance in healthy male and female population in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 7^th YSF Symposium 2018.110-113
• Senarathne TKRR, Hettiaratchi UPK & Athiththan LV. Risk of metabolic syndrome: A comparison among hypertensive and non-hypertensive subjects. Proceedings of the 7^th YSF Symposium 2018. 129-132
• Ranatunge PWM, Rathnayake RMD, Sasna MHF, Hettiaratchi UPK & Athiththan LV. “Comparison of lipid profiles and metabolic syndrome among selected cohort of chronic and recently diagnosed Type II Diabetes Mellitus patients who attended Family Practice Centre of university of Sri Jayewardenepura and Colombo South Teaching Hospital”. Proceedings of the 6^th YSF Symposium 2017. 98-101.
• Rathnayake RGL, Perera PPR & Hettiaratchi UPK. Effects of physical activity on body composition in women with or without diabetes. Proceedings of the 6^th YSF Symposium 2017. 112-115.
• Ranadeva N.D.K, Hettiaratchi U.P.K, & Athiththan L.V. Importance of assessing insulin resistance and C-peptide in normoglycaemic young adults with risk anthopometric parameters. Proceedings of Young Scientist Forum symposium 2016. Page 79-81.
• Wijayathunge LADNL & Hettiaratchi UPK. Assessment of knowledge and risk factors o hypertension among hypertensive school teaches in a selected educational division in Anuradhapura district. Proceedings of Young Scientist Forum symposium 2016. Page 115-117.
• Nusha MFF, Walatara KNW, Anusha K, Perera PPR, Athiththan LV & Hettiaratchi UPK. Is apolipoprotein B good marker for dyslipidaemia? Proceedings of Young Scientist Forum symposium 2013. Page 116-119.
• Walatara KNW, Anusha K, Nusha MFF, Athiththan L.V, Hettiaratchi P.K & Perera P.P.R. Assessment of insulin resistance using anthropometric measurements in selected non-diabetic Sri Lankan subjects. Proceedings of Young Scientist Forum symposium 2013. Page 190-193.
• Walatara KNW, Nusha MFF., Anusha K, Athiththan LV, Perera PPR. & Hettiaratchi UPK. Association of fasting levels of plasma glucose and serum insulin with anthropometric parameters in healthy Sri Lankan adults. Proceedings of Young Scientist Forum symposium 2013.Page 194-196
• K.R.R., Hettiaratchi U.P.K., Peiris H., Siribaddana S. and Athiththan L.V., Selected markers of gluconeogenesis and its association with the severity of organophosphate and carbamate poisoning. Proceedings of the 3 rd conference in College of Biochemists of Sri Lanka, July 2021: p33. 
• Rathnayake RGL, Hettiaratchi UPK, Perera PPR. Association of serum leptin with BMI, body fat percentage and Q223R leptin receptor gene polymorphism in an adult female population Proceedings of the 3 rd conference in College of Biochemists of Sri Lanka, July 2021: p39.
• Wimalajeewa TMDYD and Hettiaratchi UPK Assessment of risk Factors of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus among Pregnant Mothers attending Antenatal Clinics in Matugama MOH Area Proceedings of the 3 rd conference in College of Biochemists of Sri Lanka, July 2021: p42
• TLC Lasanthika, JKP Wanigasuriya, UPK Hettiaratchi, AATD Amarasekara and CSE Goonewardena. Assessment of Treatment Adherence Behaviours and their Predictors among Patients Receiving Haemodialysis in Kurunegala Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka. KDU IRC. 2021. 22.
• Weerakoon AY, Sirisena KKSN, Kalupahana MCE, Uthpala PGP, Chamod DAS, Athiththan LV, Hettiarachchi UPK, Goonewardena CSE. (2022). Postpartum weight retention and factors associated with postpartum weight retention in mothers attending child welfare clinics in a selected Medical Officer of Health area, Colombo district. MSF Asia Scientific Days & ICM 2022 held on 3^rd and 4^th August at the FMS, USJ.

Presented at International Conferences

• Lasanthika TLC, Wanigasuriya JKP, Hettiaratchi UPK, Amarasekara AATD, Goonewardene CSE. The development and validation of an instrument to determine the factors affecting treatment adherence in patients with end stage renal disease receiving hemodialysis: A preliminary study. 134^th Anniversary International Medical Congress 2021, SLMA. 161-162
• Senarathne TKRR, Hettiaratchi UPK, Peiris H, Siribaddana S, Athiththan LV. Does Hyperglycaemia persist after Organophosphate and Carbamate. self-poisoning? Proceedings of the 14^th International Conference on Health Sciences 2021 Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. 45-46
• Gangodawila TH, Isurika NA, Pathirana DCK, Rupasinghe TM, Katugampala KMK, Hettiaratchi UPK, Nazeer FI. Dietary habits of Advanced Level students during COVID-19 pandemic in Colombo district, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 14^th International Conference on Health Sciences 2021 Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura 78-79
• Lasanthika TLC, Wanigasuriya JKP, Hettiaratchi UPK, Amarasekara AATD, Goonewardene CSE. Cultural adaptation and content validation of End Stage Renal Disease – Adherence Questionnaire for Sinhala speaking patients receiving Haemodialysis in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 14^th International Conference on Health Sciences 2021 Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura 89-90
• Wimalajeewa TMDYD & Hettiaratchi UPK. Assessment of gaps of knowledge regarding gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) among a selected population of pregnant mothers. 6^th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches 2019. 34.
• Rathnayake RGL, Hettiaratchi UPK & Perera PPR. A preliminary study on Asociation between leptin, insulin resistance and body composition among a group of female university students in Sri Lanka. 6^th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches 2019. 35.
• Anusha K, Hettiaratchi UPK, Prathapan S & Liyanage G. Prevalance of vitamin D deficiency among a population of preganant mothes in urban, rural and estate sectors in the Colombo district. 6^th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches 2019. 45.
• Anusha K, Prathpan S, Hettiaratchi UPK, Gunasekera DPS, Silva D & Liyanage G. Do socio demographic characteristics influence the correlation between vitamin D and parathyroid hormones? Study among pregnant mothers in the Colombo district, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Conference of Health Sciences 2019. 119.
• Wimalajeewa TMDYD & Hettiaratchi UPK. Knowledge and attitudes about gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and its associated factors among pregnant women attending selected antenatal clinics conducted in Matugama MOH area, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the International Conference of Health Sciences 2019.98.
• Senaratne TKRR, Hettiaratchi UPK, Siribaddan S, Peiris H, Weerawansa P, Senanayake H, Lokunarangoda N, Pilapitiya S, Sarathchandra C & Athiththan L. Selected liver markers and its association with the severity in acute organophosphate and carbamate poisoning. 12^th International Research conference, General Sir John Kotelawala defense university. 2019. 66.
• Rathnayake RGL, Hettiaratchi UPK & Perera PPR. Comparison of somatotypes, body mass index, fasting blood glucose, insulin resistance and lipid profile paraments between diabetic female and diabetic male subjects and evaluating the importance of somatotyping in metabolic risk assessment. iPURSE 2019. Peradeniya University International Research Sessions 2019. 121.
• Anusha K, Hettiaratchi UPK, Gunasekera D & Liyanage GSH. Vitamin D[25(OH)D] deficiency in a cohort of mothers and their offspring’s in Sri Lanka. Is it real? ACN 2019. Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism 2019. 75(suppl 3): 314.
• Rathnayake G, Hettiartachi U & Perera R. Assessment of vitamin D3 levels and markers of obesity among a female university student population in Sri Lanka. ACN 2019. Annals of Nutrition and Metabolism 2019. 75(suppl 3): 199.
• Anusha K, Liyanage GSH & Hettiaratchi UPK. Adequacy of calcium intake of breast feeding mothers in selected Sri Lankan population. Peradeniya University International Research Sessions (iPURSE 2017); 302.
• Anusha K, Liyanage GSH & Hettiaratchi UPK. Does sun exposure affect vitamin D [25(OH)D] level in neonates? Peradeniya University International Research Sessions (iPURSE 2017); 301.
• Anusha K, Liyanage GSH and Hettiaratchi UPK. Dietary vitamin D intake among lactating mothers and it’s correlation to vitamin D status of their offspring. The First World NCD Congress 2017. Chandigarh, India from November 4-6, 2017. Published inInternational Journal of Non communicable Diseases 2017, Vol 2, Supplement 1.
• Anusha K, Liyanage GSH & Hettiaratchi UPK. Vitamin D status of a cohort of breast feeding mothers and their offspring in Sri Lanka – A preliminary study. 4^th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches -2017. iCMA 2017. 20^th-22^nd September 2017. 80.
• Rathnayake RGL, Hettiaratchi UPK & Perera PPR. Assessment of dietary macronutrient and energy intake, body mass index and body fat percentage among rural female subjects with or without type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Sri Lanka. 4^th International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches -2017. iCMA 2017. 20^th-22^nd September 2017.58.
• Rathnayake RGL, Hettiaratchi UPK & Perera PPR. Association of bio-impedance analysis and somatotyping among healthy rural male and female population. 10^th International Research Conference, KDU. 3^rd-4^th August 2017. 40.
• Rathnayake RGL, Hettiaratchi UPK & Perera PPR. Dietary macronutrient intake among Sri Lankan rural female type 2 diabetics and non-diabetics and effect towards the glycemic control. The 3^rd International Conference on Public Health (ICOPH 2017). 27^th-29^th July 2017. 83.
• Anusha K, Hettiaratchi UPK & Liyanage GSH. Effect of maternal vitamin D levels on anthropometric measures in infants. The 3^rd International Conference on Public Health (ICOPH 2017). 27^th-29^th July 2017. 49.
• Lasanthika TLC & Hettiaratchi UPK. Mobile phone addiction and incidence of self perceived headache among 2^nd and 3^rd year undergraduates in university of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka: Cross-sectional study. The 3^rd International Conference on Public Health (ICOPH 2017). 27^th-29^th July 2017. 110.
• Senarathne TKRR, Dissanayake NP, Athiththan LV & Hettiaratchi UPK. Usefulness of assessing fasting blood glucose, serum insulin, C-peptide and insulin resistance in non-diabetic adults, adults with shorter duration diabetes and adults with longer duration diabetes. 9^th International Research Conference, KDU. 8^th-9^th Sep 2016. 156.
• Rathnayake RGL, Hettiaratchi UPK & Perera PPR. Association of markers of obesity with insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes mellitus in a rural female population. 9^th International Research Conference, KDU. 8^th-9^th Sep 2016.157.
• Lasanthika TLC & Hettiaratchi UPK. Assessment of knowledge, associated factors and prevalence of health problems related to usage of mobile phones among a population of 2^nd and 3^rd year undergraduates in University of Sri Jayewardenepura: A cross sectional study. 9^th International Research Conference, KDU. 8^th-9^th Sep 2016.245.
• Senarathne R, Dissanayake N, Hettiaratchi U, Athiththan L. Assessment of lipid profile in hypertensive and non-hypertensive males: A case control study. Journal of Clinical Lipidology. May 2016.
• Rathnayake G, Hettiaratchi U, Perera P. Do the lipid profiles of type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients and controls differ based on their body fat percentage and visceral fat levels. Journal of Clinical Lipidology. May 2016.
• Ranadeva K, Hettiaratchi UPK & Athiththan L. Does fasting serum insulin resistance and fasting serum C-peptide levels vary with gender? South Asian Regional conference of the world organization of family doctors (WONCA SAR 2016). Page 95.
• Kulasooriya THEU, Hettiarachchi U, Jayasena S & de Lanerolle-Dias M. Proximate compositions and in vitro digestibility of a formulated health snack. South Asain Regional conference of the world organization of family doctors (WONCA SAR 2016). Page 89.
• Ranadeva K, Athiththan L & Hettiaratchi U. Obesity increases the risk of developing insulin resistance and promote metabolic syndrome: A study among obese and non-obese non-diabetic subjects. Proceedings of International Conference on Multidisciplinary approaches 2015. Page 59.
• Kulasooriya U, de Lanerolle-Dias M, Hettiarachchi U & Jayasena S. Formulation of a low glycaemic index health snack with no added sugar or sweeteners. 12^th Asian Congress of Nutrition. Japan. May 14-18 2015. Page 188.
• Hettiaratchi UPK, Walatara KNW, Athiththan LV, Perera RP & Dissanayake YM. Is insulin resistance a good indicator in chronic diabetes/ A case control study between chronic diabetic subjects and non-diabetic subjects. 12^th Asian Congress of Nutrition. Japan. May 14-18 2015. Page 205.
• Hettiaratchi UPK. Nutritional issues and interventions in Sri Lanka. 12^th Asian Congress of Nutrition. Japan. May 14-18 2015. Page 119.
• Walatara K, Nusha F, kaneshapillai A, Athiththan L, Pererea R & Hettiaratchi U. effect of central obesity on serum lipid profile in non-diabetic, non-hypertensive subjects: A preliminary study. International Conference on Multidisciplinary approaches 2014. August 13-14 2014. Page 35.
• Walatara K.N.W, Anusha K, Nusha M.F.F, Athiththan L.V, Hettiaratchi P.K and Perera P.P.R. Study of fasting plasma glucose levels in non-diabetic subjects related to selected risk factors for type 2 diabetes. 1^st Ruhuna International Science & Technology Conference RISTCON, January 22-23 2014.
• Anusha K, Nusha MFF, Walatara KNW, Hettiaratchi UPK, Perera PPR and Athiththan LV. Relationship between anthropometric parameters and socio-demographic characteristics, physical activity: A cross-sectional study among non-diabetic population. 1^st Ruhuna International Science & Technology Conference RISTCON, January 22-23 2104.
• Walatara KNW, Anusha K, Nusha MFF, Hettiaratchi UPK, Athiththan LV & Perera PPR. Correlations between different anthropometric measurements and indices in a selected Sri Lankan population – A preliminary study. Annals of Nutrition and metabolism 2013. 63: (suppli 1): 469-470.
• Nusha MFF, Anusha K, Walatara KNW, Hettiaratchi UPK, Athiththan LV & Perera PPR. Food frequency data of a selected Sri Lankan population. Annals of Nutrition and metabolism 2013. 63: (suppli 1): 1772
• Nusha MFF, Anusha K, Walatara KNW, Perera PPR, Athiththan LV & Hettiaratchi UPK. The association between lipid profile and anthropometric indices in selected Normal Healthy subjects. KDU International Research Symposium 2013. 22^nd & 23^rd August 2013, Page 43.
• Amunupura KN & Hettiaratchi UPK. (2013). Knowledge and practice of safety precautions among a population of rubber factory workers in Kegalle district. International Conference on Public Health Innovations. 98-99.
• Milaj R & Hettiaratchi UPK. (2012). Assessing the knowledge and practice of food safety and hygiene among pre-school teachers in Galle divisional secretariat area. Proceedings of the 3^rd Biennial conference of the South Asian Association of Physiologists (SAAP-3). 125.
• Hettiaratchi UPK, Ekanayake S, & Welihinda J. (2009) Use of glucometers in determining Glycaemic Indices. 19^th International Congress of Nutrition, Thailand. 4-9^th 306
• Ekanayake S, Widanagamage R, Hettiaratchi UPK, Welihinda J. (2008) Effects of macronutrients and processing method on glycaemic indices of traditional pure and mixed meals. First European Food Congress, Nov 4-9, Ljubljana, Slovania.
• Hettiaratchi UPK, Ekanayake S, & Welihinda J. (2008). Effect of macronutrients and the sources of carbohydrates on the Glycaemic indices of some South Asian meals. 9^th Nordic Nutrition conference. 1-4^th June, Denmark. 85

Presented at National / Local Conferences

• Biyagama BRAC & Hettiaratchi UPK. Problems associate with smartphone addiction among Advanced Level students attending tuition classes in Nugegoda. Proceedings of the 3^rd biennial academic sessions 2022- Graduate Nurses’ Foundation Sri Lanka. 31.
• Gangodawila TH, Rupasinghe TM, Isurika NA, Pathirana DCK, Katugampala KMKK, Nazeer FI & Hettiaratchi UPK. Factors associated with nutritional adequacy of Advanced Level students in Colombo district. Proceedings of the annual Scientific sessions of the Nutrition society of Sri Lanka 2022. 73.
• Katugampala KMK, Gangodawila TH, Rupasinghe TM, Isurika NA, Pathirana DCK & Hettiaratchi UPK. Physical activity levels of Advanced level students in Colombo district, Sri Lanka during a pandemic. Ruhuna Journal of Medicine. 2021. Vol 9: No 1: 68.
• Hettiaratchi UPK, Gangodawila TH, Isurika NA, Rupasinghe TM, Pathirana DCK, Katugampala KMK & Nazeer FI. Factors associated with nutritional adequacy of Advanced level students in Colombo district. 6^th clinical nutrition annual academic sessions 2021. 27.
• Gangodawila TH, Isurika A, Pathirana D, Katugampala DP, Rupasinghe T, Nazeer I & Hettiaratchi U. Factors associated with general health status and general wellbeing of Advanced level students in Colombo district, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of 30^th anniversary academic sessions 2021, Faculty of medicine, University of Kelaniya,102.
• Senartahne TKRR, Hettiaratchi UPK, Peiris H, Siribaddana S & Athiththan LV. Does hyperglycaemia persist after organophosphate and carbamate self-poisoning? Proceedings of the 14^th International Conference on Health Sciences 2021, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. 45-46.
• Gangodawial TH, Isurika NA, Pathirana DCK, Rupasinghe TM, Katugampala KMM, Hettiaratchi UPK & Nazeer FI. Dietary habits of advanced Level students during COVID-18 pandemic in Colombo district, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 14^th International Conference on Health Sciences 2021, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. 78-79.
• Lasanthika TLC, Wanigasuriya JKP, Hettiaratchi UPK, Amarasekera AATD & Goonewardene CSE. Cultural adaptation and content validation of end stage renal disease- Adherence questionnaire for Sinhala speaking patients receiving haemodialysis in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 14^th International Conference on Health Sciences 2021, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. 89-90
• Lasanthika TLC, Wanigasuriya JKP, Hettiaratchi UPK, Amarasekara AATD, Goonewardena CSE. Treatment Adherence behaviors and their determinants among patients receiving haemodialysis in Kurunegala Teaching Hospital Sri Lanka. Annual Academic sessions 2021 of the Ceylon College of Physicians. October 2021. 29
• Lasanthika TLC, Wanigasuriya JKP, Hettiaratchi UPK, Amarasekara AATD & Goonewardena CSE. Assessment of Treatment Adherence Behaviors and their Predictors among Patients Receiving Haemodialysis in Kurunegala Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka. KDU IRC 2021. page22.
• K.R.R., Hettiaratchi U.P.K., Peiris H., Siribaddana S. and Athiththan L.V., Selected markers of gluconeogenesis and its association with the severity of organophosphate and carbamate poisoning. Proceedings of the 3^rdconference in College of Biochemists of Sri Lanka, July 2021: p33. 
• Rathnayake RGL, Hettiaratchi UPK, Perera PPR. Association of serum leptin with BMI, body fat percentage and Q223R leptin receptor gene polymorphism in an adult female population Proceedings of the 3 rd conference in College of Biochemists of Sri Lanka, July 2021: p39.
• Wimalajeewa TMDYD and Hettiaratchi UPK Assessment of risk Factors of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus among Pregnant Mothers attending Antenatal Clinics in Matugama MOH Area Proceedings of the 3 rd conference in College of Biochemists of Sri Lanka, July 2021: p42
• G.L. Rathnayae, U.P.K. Hettiaratchi, & Perera, P. P. R. (2020). Do diabetic female subects tend to under-report their dietar intake compared to non-diabetic subjects? A case control study. Paper presented at the Colombo Medical Congress, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo.
• Rathnayake, R. G. L., Hettiaratchi, U. P. K., & Perera, P. P. R. (2020). Determination of frequency of Leptin Q223R Receptor Polymorphism and Differences of Obesity, Serum Leptin and Insulin Resistance with Each Genotype Among a Group of Young Adult Female Population – a Preliminary Study. Paper presented at the KDU 13^th International Research Conference.
• Rathnayake, R. G. L., Hettiaratchi, U. P. K., & Perera, P. P. R. (2020). Presence of hyperglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, insulin resistance (IR) and hyperleptinemia in a population of obese young adults. Paper presented at the APACPH 2020 Conference.
• Anusha Kaneshapillari, Hettiaratchi U, Prathapan S, Gunasekera D, Silva D & Liyanage G. is peripheral ultrasound BMD measure a useful toll to identify the vitamin D deficiency: a study among a population of pregnant mother sin the Colombo district. National Health Research Symposium 2019. 67.
• Senarathne TKRR, Hettiartachi UPK, Athiththan LV, Weerawansa P, Pilapitiya S, Lokunarangoda N, Sarathchandra C, Senanayake H, Peiris H & Siribaddana S. Dysglycaemia and acute anticholinestarase poisoning, an association? Faculty of Medicine Academic Sessions 2019, University of Ruhuna. Ruhuna Journal of Medicine. August 2019; Vol 7: No 1. 71.
• Anusha K, Hettiartachi UPK, Prathapan S, Gunasekera DPS, Liyanage G & Silva D. Serum vitamin D levels and exposure to sun: a study among a population of pregnant mothers in the Colombo district. 52^nd Annual Scientific Sessions of Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 2019. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Vol 41. 40.
• Rathnayake RGL, Hettiaratchi UPK & Perera PPR. Association of somatotyping paramaters with fasting blood glucose, insulin resistance and lipid profile parameters of a female diabetic population. Sri Lanka College of Endocrinologists SLENDO 2019, Sri Lanka Journal of diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism. Vol 9, No 2; 15.
• Anusha K, Hettiartachi UPK, Prathapan S, Gunasekera DPS & Liyanage G. Maternal vitamin D, parathyroid hormone and bone specific alkaline phosphatase among a population of pregnant mothers in the Colombo district. Sri Lanka College of Endocrinologists SLENDO 2019, Sri Lanka Journal of diabetes, endocrinology and metabolism. Vol 9, No 2; 77
• Anusha K, Liyanage GSH & Hettiaratchi UPK. Assessment of 25(OH)D threshold in a population of pregnant mothers. Proceedings of the first biennial conference 2018– 22.
• Roshani MDN, Keerthisinghe MPUG, Jayathissa & Hettiaratchi UPK. Glycemic responses to four types of bread made using different composition and processing methods. Proceedings of the first biennial conference 2018– 26.
• Anusha K, Liyanage GHS, Hettiaratchi UPK, Silva KDCP & Gunasekara DPS. Dietary vitamin D intake among a selected population of pregnant mothers in Sri Lanka: A preliminary study. Annual Scientific Sessions 2018, Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka. 8.
• Anusha K, Liyanage GSH, Hettiartachi UPK, Gunasekara DPS & Silva KDCP. Vitamin D levels in pregnant and lactating mothers: Are they adequate? Annual Sceintific Sessions 2018, Colombo South Clinical Society. 10.
• De Silva ADP, Madushanka SPTB, Hettiaratchi UPK & Athiththan LVA. Compariosn of serum insulin levels and insulin resistance with selected anthropometric parameters in a selected population of normal and obese individuals. Proceedings of 30^th Anniversary celebrations & Sceintific sessions 2017 of PSSL. 56.
• Madushanka SPTB, De Silva ADP, Hettiaratchi UPK & Athiththan LVA. Assessment of serum vitamin D levels and its association with body mass index (BMI) among a selected population of obese and non-obese (normal BMI) young adults. Proceedings of 30^th Anniversary celebrations & Sceintific sessions 2017 of PSSL. 55.
• Anusha K, Liyanage GSH & Hettiaratchi UPK. Dietary vitamin D intake among lactating mothers and its correlation to vitamin D status of their offspring National Health Research Symposium, 2017; 129.
• Anusha k, Liyanage GSH, Hettiaratchi UPK, Silva KDCP & Gunasekara DPS. Dietary calcium intake among a selected population of pregnant mothers: a preliminary study. Scientific Sessions 2017. Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. 87.
• Rathnayake G, Hettiaratchi UPK & Perera PPR. Comparison of C-reactive protein levels with insulin resistance and selected paramaters of adiposity in a rural diabetic population. Scientific Sessions 2017. Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. 89.
• Lasanthika TLC & Hettiaratchi UPK. Mobile phone usage pattern and incidence of self-perceived health problems among 2^nd and 3^rd year undergraduates. Scientific Sessions 2017. Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. 99.
• Dissanayake NP, Senarathne TKRR, Athiththan LV & Hettiaratchi UPK. Is IR a better indicator to assess diabetes mellitus: A study among diabetic and non diabetics. Annual Scientific Sessions of Pharmaceutical Society of Sri Lanka. Pharmaceutical Journal of Sri Lanka 2016. 42
• Riyaza MHF, Zumara MS, Hettiaratchi UPK & Athiththan UPK. Do fasting blood glucose (FBS), fasting serum insulin (FSI) and fasting serum C-peptide (FSC-peptide) differ in hyerptensive and non-hypertensive individuals.
• Hettiaratchi U.P.K. & Pathirana BAPTN. Assessment of knowledge and practices of a healthy diet among a selected population of diabetic patients attending the Diabetic clinic in Colombo South teaching Hospital. Annual Scientific Sessions Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka 2016. Page 22.
• Rathnayake RGL, Perera PPR & Hettiaratchi UPK. Comparison of lipid profiles in a population of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients and normal females in a rural area: A preliminary study. Scientific sessions 2016, Faculty of Medical Sciences, USJP in collaboration with Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital.
• Zumara MS, Riyaza MHF, Hettiaratchi UPK & Athiththan LV. Comparison of lipid profile and anthropometric parameters in hypertensive and non-hypertensive females: A case control study. Scientific sessions 2016, Faculty of Medical Sciences, USJP in collaboration with Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital.
• Gunathilaka MDTL, & Hettiaratchi UPK. Assessment of nutritional and energy intake and selected anthropometric measurements among a sample of non-academic staff members in Univeristy of Sri Jayewardenepura. Scientific sessions 2016, Faculty of Medical Sciences, USJP in collaboration with Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital.
• Ranadeva N.D.K, Hettiaratchi U.P.K, & Athiththan L.V. Can obesity alone increase fasting serum insulin, fasting serum C-peptide and insulin resistance? Ceylon College of Physicians, 48^thAnnual academic sessions 2015, pp. 119.
• Wijayathunge LADNL & Hettiaratchi UPK. Assessment of knowledge about hypertension and life style factors that might contribute to hypertension among school teaches in Nuwaragam Palatha- east educational division, Anuradhapura district. Annual Sceintific Sessiosn of Anuradhapura Clinical Society 2015. Anuradhapura Medical Journal Vol 9: issue 2 Supplement Page S19.
• Anusha K, Walatara KNW, Nusha MFF, Hettiaratchi UPK, Athiththan LV & Perera PPR. Association between serum leptin levels with anthropometric assessments in a non-diabetic Sri Lankan population. Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka Annual Scientific Sessions 25^th and 26^th January 2014, Page 19.
• Walatara KNW, Nusha MFF, Anusha K, Athiththan LV, Perera PPR. & Hettiaratchi UPK. Insulin resistance and serum lipid profile in non-diabetic subjects. Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka Annual Scientific Sessions 25^th and 26^th January 2014, Page 22.
• Walatara KNW, Anusha K, Nusha MFF, Athiththan LV, Hettiaratchi UPK & Perera PPR. Anthropometric measurements and indices on a selected Sri Lankan non-diabetic population. Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka Annual Scientific Sessions 25^th and 26^th January 2014, Page24.
• Nusha MFF, Walatara KNW, Anusha K, Perera PPR, Athiththan LV & Hettiaratchi UPK. Do food habits have an impact on the lipid profile? A study among selected normal healthy subjects. Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka Annual Scientific Sessions 25^th and 26^th January 2014, Page23.
• Anusha K, Walatara KNW, Nusha MFF, Hettiaratchi UPK, Athiththan LV & Perera PPR. Association between serum leptin concentration with waist circumference, hip circumference and waist hip ratio in a selected non diabetic population. Annual Scientific Sessions Physiological Society of Sri Lanka. 21^st-22^nd November 2013, page 13.
• Walatara KNW, Anusha K, Nusha MFF, Athiththan LV, Hettiaratchi UPK & Perera PPR. Fasting serum insulin, demographic factors and physical activity in a selected healthy population in the Colombo district. Annual Scientific Sessions Physiological Society of Sri Lanka. 21^st-22^nd November 2013, page 13.
• Nusha MFF, Walatara KNW, Anusha K, Perera PPR, Athiththan LV & Hettiaratchi UPK. Lipid profile and selected lifestyle factors; smoking and consumption of alcohol in a selected non diabetic population. Annual Scientific Sessions Physiological Society of Sri Lanka. 21^st-22^nd November 2013, page 14.
• Walatara KNW, Nusha MFF, Anusha K, Athiththan LV, Perera PPR & Hettiaratchi UPK. Fasting plasma glucose and anthropometric indices in a selected non diabetic population. Annual Scientific Sessions Physiological Society of Sri Lanka. 21^st-22^nd November 2013, page 15.
• Walatara KNW, Nusha MFF, Anusha K, Athiththan LV, Perera PPR & Hettiaratchi UPK. Association of serum creatinine and selected anthropometric parameters in selected non diabetic subjects- a preliminary study. College of General Practitioners of Sri Lanka 39^th Annual Academic Sessions 10^th November 2013, page 43.
• Anusha K, Walatara KNW, Nusha MFF, Hettiaratchi UPK, Athiththan LV & Perera PPR. Association of MAC and WhtR with BMI and WHR of a non diabetic population. College of General Practitioners of Sri Lanka, 39^th Annual Academic Sessions 10^th November 2013, page 42.
• Hettiaratchi UPK, Ekanayake S and Welihinda J. (2010). Nutritional aspects of a jackfruit meal. Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka Annual Scientific Sessions 9
• Hettiaratchi UPK, Ekanayake S, & Welihinda J. (2010). Influence of dietary fibre on glycaemic indices of rice meals. Proceedings of the Golden Jubilee Symposium, University of Sri Jayewardenepura. 63.
• Hettiaratchi UPK, Ekanayake S, Welihinda J & Perera MSA. (2009). Glycaemic and insulinaemic responses to three breakfast meals and the effect of the breakfast on a standard lunch meal with type 2 diabetic patients. Proceedings of the 64^th Annual Sessions Proceedings of the 64^th Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science Annual Sessions. 11.
• Hettiaratchi UPK, Ekanayake S, & Welihinda J. (2009) The in vitro rate of hydrolysis of starch of single and mixed meals. Scientific Sessions of the Nutrition Society 2009. 7.
• Hettiaratchi UPK, Senevirathna RMISK, & Ekanayake S. (2008) Inter and intra individual variations in determination of glycaemic indices. Proceedings of the 64^th Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science Annual Sessions. 17.
• Hettiaratchi UPK, & Ekanayake S. (2008) Study of physicochemical properties of foods that influence the glycaemic responses. Proceedings of the 64^th Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science Annual Sessions. 97.
• Hettiaratchi UPK, Ekanayake S, & Welihinda J. (2008) Effect of rate of release of glucose on glycaemic indices. Proceedings of the 64^th Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science Annual Sessions.15.
• Hettiaratchi UPK, Ekanayake S. (2008) Glycaemic responses to bananas. 34^th Annual academic sessions of College of General practitioners.
• Hettiaratchi U.P. K., Ekanayake S., Welihinda J. (2007) Blood glucose responses to selected bread varieties. Proceedings of the 63^rd Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science Annual Sessions. 165-166.
• Hettiaratchi U.P.K., Ekanayake S., Welihinda J. (2007) Comparison of a glucometer and an enzymatic assay values of blood glucose during assessment of glycaemic indices: A preliminary study. Proceedings of the 63^rd Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science Annual Sessions. 164-165.
• Hettiaratchi U.P.K., Karunanyake E.H., Wijesundera W.S.S., Angunawela P., Tennekoon K.H. (2000). Preliminary study on BRCA1 mutation analysis of Sri Lankan breast cancer patients. Proceedings of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science Annual Sessions. 8.
• Hettiaratchi U.P.K., Munasinge D.H.N., Chandrasekharan N.V., Karunanayake E.H., Perera H,T,M., & Peduruhewa A. (1998). Cloning of a repetitive DNA sequence for the development of a DNA probe for Culex quinquefasciatus. Proceedings of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science Annual Sessions. 27-28

Awards

• Best oral Presentation – For the oral presentation titled “(2022). Postpartum weight retention and factors associated with postpartum weight retention in mothers attending child welfare clinics in a selected Medical Officer of Health area, Colombo district. MSF Asia Scientific Days & ICM 2022 held on 3^rd and 4^th August at the FMS, USJ. Authors: Weerakoon AY, Sirisena KKSN, Kalupahana MCE, Uthpala PGP, Chamod DAS, Athiththan LV, Hettiarachchi UPK, Goonewardena
• Merit Award – For the oral presentation titled “Association of serum leptin with BMI, body fat percentage and Q223R leptin receptor gene polymorphism in an adult female population’. 3^rd conference in College of Biochemists of Sri Lanka.
  Authors: Rathnayake RGL, Hettiaratchi UPK, Perera PPR
• University Research Awards 18^th March 2022
• Best presentation – Clinical medicine and safety session for the paper titled “Cultural adaptation and content validation of End Stage Renal Disease – Adherence Questionnaire for Sinhala speaking patients receiving Haemodialysis in Sri Lanka”. 14^th International Conference on Health Sciences 2021 Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
  Authors: Lasanthika TLC, Wanigasuriya JKP, Hettiaratchi UPK, Amarasekara AATD, Goonewardene CSE
• Best poster presentation – 3^rd place for the paper titled “Cultural adaptation and content validation of End Stage Renal Disease – Adherence Questionnaire for Sinhala speaking patients receiving Haemodialysis in Sri Lanka”. 14^th International Conference on Health Sciences 2021 Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
  Authors: Lasanthika TLC, Wanigasuriya JKP, Hettiaratchi UPK, Amarasekara AATD, Goonewardene CSE
• Third place in the oral presentations at the Faculty of Medicine Academic Sessions 2019, University of Ruhuna for the presentation titled “Dysglycaemia and acute anticholinestarase poisoning, an association?”
  Authors:  Senarathne TKRR, Hettiartachi UPK, Athiththan LV, Weerawansa P, Pilapitiya S, Lokunarangoda N, Sarathchandra C, Senanayake H, Peiris H & Siribaddana
• NRC Merit award 2016” for the publication “Effect of demographic status and lifestyle habits on glycaemic levels in apparently healthy subjects: A cross sectional study. Journal of Diabetes Research. Doi/10.1155/2016/5240503.
  Authors: Walatara KNW, Athiththan LV, Hettiaratchi UK & Perera PR. (2016)
• Research awards 2017, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
• Merit award for the oral presentation titled “Maternal vitamin D levels during 3rd trimester of pregnancy, lactation and its relationship with vitamin D levels of their offspring among a selected population of mothers in Sri Lanka”
  Authors: Anusha K, Liyanage GSH, Hettiartachi UPK, Gunasekera DPS, Silva KDCP.
• Merit award for the oral presentation titled “Gender differences of Bio-Impedance analysis, somatotyping and selected anthropometric markers of adiposity and the association with insulin resistance in healthy male and female population in Sri Lanka”
  Authors: Rathnayake RGL, Hettiaratchi UPK, Perera PPR
• Best oral presenter (Nursing and Allied Health Professionals’ category) at the National Health and Research Symposium for the presentation titled “Dietary vitamin D intake among lactating mothers and its correlation to vitamin D status of their offspring”
  Authors: Anusha K, Liyanage GSH, Hettiartachi UPK
• Research awards 2016, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
• “Best student” at the 3^rd International Conference on Public Health (ICOPH 2017), Malaysia for the presentation titled “Dietary macronutrient intake among Sri Lankan rural female type 2 diabetics and non-diabetics and effect towards the glycemic control”
  Authors: Rathnayake RGL, Hettiaratchi UPK & Perera PPR.
• “Best presentation at the child health sessions” at the 3^rd International Conference on Public Health (ICOPH 2017), Malaysia for the presentation titled “Effect of maternal vitamin D levels on anthropometric measures in infants”
  Authors:  Anusha K, Hettiaratchi UPK & Liyanage GSH.
• “Third place in poster presentations” at the Scientific sessions 2017, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura for the presentation titled “Mobile phone usage pattern and incidence of self-perceived helath probems among ^2nd & ^3rd year undergraduates”
  Authors: Lasanthika TLC & Hettiaratchi UPK.
• “Merit certificate” at the Young Scientist Forum symposium 2017 for the presentation titled “Comparison of lipid profiles and metabolic syndrome among selected cohort of chronic and recently diagnosed Type II Diabetes Mellitus patients who attended Family Practice Centre of university of Sri Jayewardenepura and Colombo South Teaching Hospital”
  Authors:  Ranatunge PWM, Rathnayake RMD, Sasna MHF, Hettiaratchi UPK & Athiththan LV.
• “Merit certificate” at the Young Scientist Forum symposium 2017 for the presentation titled “Effects of physical activity on body composition in women with or without Diabetes”
  Authors: Rathnayake RGL, Perera PPR & Hettiaratchi UPK
• Research Awards 2015. University of Sri Jayewardenepura
• “Best poster presentation” WONCA -SAR 2016 for the paper titled “Does fasting serum insulin resistance and fasting serum C-peptide levels vary with gender?
  Authors; Ranadeva K, Hettiaratchi UPK & Athiththan L.
• “Merit certificate” at the Young Scientist Forum symposium 2016 for the presentation titled “Assessment of knowledge and risk factors o hypertension among hypertensive school teaches in a selected educational division in Anuradhapura district”
  Authors:  Wijayathunge LADNL & Hettiaratchi UPK.
• Research Awards 2014. University of Sri Jayewardenepura
• “NRC merit award 2014” for the publication “Glycaemic and insulinaemic responses to breakfast meals and the second meal effect to the breakfast meals with Type 2 diabetics”. International Journal of Diabetes in developing countries.
  Authors: Hettiaratchi UPK., Ekanayake S. & Welihinda J.
• “Award for the Best Oral Presentation (1^st Place)” 1^st Ruhuna International Science & Technology Conference RISTCON, January 22-23, 2014 for the paper on “Study of fasting plasma glucose levels in non-diabetic subjects related to selected risk factors for type 2 diabetes”.
  Authors: Walatara KNW, Anusha K., Nusha MFF, Athiththan LV, Hettiaratchi UPK & Perera PPR
• “The Merit award for the Oral Presentation” at Proceedings of Young Scientist Forum symposium 2013, for the Paper Is apolipoprotein B good marker for dyslipidaemia?
  Authors:  Nusha MFF, Walatara KNW, Anusha K, Perera PPR, Athiththan LV & Hettiaratchi UPK.
• “SLAAS Postgraduate Research award 2011” (Merit category) awarded at the inauguration ceremony of the 67^th Annual Scientific Sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science.
• “Award for the Best Presentation” at the Annual Scientific Sessions of the Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka 2010 for the presentation titled “Nutritional aspects of a jackfruit meal”.
  Authors: Hettiaratchi UPK, Ekanayake S & Welihinda J.
• “Presidential Research award – 2001” for the publication “A polymerase chain reaction based method for the detection of Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae)” in Bulletin of Entomological Research.
  Authors: Hettiaratchi UPK, Munasinge DHN, Chandrasekharan NV, Karunanayake EH, & Jayasekera N
• SUSRED award – UPK Hettiaratchi for the PhD of Dr. Anusha Kaneshapillai (Thesis title: Investigating the effect of maternal vitamin D levels on infant vitamin D levels and determining the cut off values for hypovitaminosis D among pregnant mothers in Colombo District)
• Merit certificate for Oral Presentation – 11^th YSF Symposium, January 2023, NASTEC Sri Lanka.

Other Faculties of University of Sri Jayewardenepura

• Faculty of Allied Health Sciences

Other Universities

• Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, University of Colombo