Saranga Sumathipala
Specialist Doctor in Infection Sciences (Virology) @Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
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WORK HISTORY
Specialist Doctor in Infection Sciences (Virology) @Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Specialist virology input across infection sciences, including molecular diagnostics and clinical consultation.• Supporting service development, quality improvement, and multidisciplinary clinical governance.
EDUCATION
University of Peradeniya
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.)
University of Colombo
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Medical Virology
University of Colombo
Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Microbiology
University of Colombo
Master of Bioinformatics
SKILLS
ABOUT SARANGA SUMATHIPALA
Consultant Virologist with extensive experience leading diagnostic virology, molecular services, and infection sciences across the NHS, UK and the Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka. My clinical and laboratory practice integrates pathogen genomics, high‑throughput molecular diagnostics, and the management of complex viral infections.I have played a central role in strengthening national virology and genomics capacity in Sri Lanka.My work spans clinical service delivery, laboratory leadership, postgraduate training, and infection prevention and control at institutional and national levels.I am committed to advancing translational virology, improving diagnostic pathways, and building resilient laboratory systems that support high‑quality patient care and public health preparedness.
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