Dr Janane Nallaretnam

Dr N Janane is a Lecturer (Probationary) in Pathology at the Department of Pathophysiology, Faculty of Health - Care sciences, Eastern University, Sri Lanka. She has BVSc (UOP), MVSc (UOP) and MSc in Molecular Pathology (UOC). 

Her research interests are Friedreich ataxia, Oral cancer, Breast cancer, GERD, Molecular pathology and Teaching – Learning methodology of Pathology.

• Research Gate:
  https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Janane-Nallaretnam

Abstract Presentations:

1. “Undergraduates’ perception on Collaborative learning; A case study based on Faculty of Health-Care Sciences, Eastern University, Sri Lanka” by N. Janane* and M. A. F Sihnas in International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences, 2023, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka (Abstract No: MO-16, Page number 138)
2. “Pilot study to implement molecular detection of triple expansion repeats in a cohort of patients suspected to have Friedreich ataxia”, N. Janane *, TK Wetthasinghe, D. Hettiarachchi in iPURSE 2024 – iPURSE2024 proceedings Volume 25, Page number 148
3. “Home-based care practices to older adults in Batticaloa”, Narampanawa, HMSD1., Jeyakumari, K1., Tharanika, A1., Janane, N2., Sujendran, S1. - 3rd International Conference Emerging Trends in Healthcare Sciences - ICETHS 2025 Book of abstracts, Paper ID 62, Page number 36

Poster presentation:

1. “Teaching-learning methods in Healthcare Education: An assessment of undergraduate students’ preference” by N. Janane1*, M. A. F. Sihnas2, K. Nitharshan3 in International Conference on Multidisciplinary Research (ICMR 2025) Eastern University, Sri Lanka and Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence, India (Our future - Page number 112)
2. “An analysis of the pattern of antimicrobial resistance in selected clinical isolates at the Teaching Hospital Batticaloa during 2021 –2024”. Janane N1, Francis VR1, Devakanthan B2, Nirjana M1, Kirushayini K1, Zam Hareera MNF1, Thivyani U1. The Bulletin of the Sri Lanka College of Microbiologists. Volume 23 issue 1 July 2025 ISSN 1391-930X. Paper ID - PP 15 (A24), Page number 55-56.

Journal Publications:

1. “Students' perception on Collaborative learning activity in Health-Care Education” - N. Janane * and M. A. F Sihnas – Batticaloa Medical Journal - Page number 8- 12, Volume 18, Issue 02, December 2024, ISSN 1800-49
2. “Impacts of Shrimp Farming on The Relative Abundance and The Biodiversity of Wild Shrimp Along the Coastal Areas of Batticaloa District in Sri Lanka”- Janane, N. and Fouzi, M.N.M* - Short communication - Tropical Agricultural Research - (2025) 36(4): 309-320. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/tar.v36i4.8613

Presentations at International / National / Regional Conferences /Symposia

1. N. Janane, Kalum Wetthasinghe, Dineshani Hettiarachchi. Pilot study to implement Molecular detection of Triplet expansions repeats in a Cohort of patients suspected to have Friedreich's ataxia, Abstract presentation on iPURSE 2024 (Peradeniya University International Research Sessions) on 29th and 30th of August 2024
2. Janane, N and Sihnas, M. A. F. Undergraduates’ perception on Collaborative learning; A case study based on Faculty of Health-Care Sciences, Eastern university, Sri Lanka., Abstract presentation on International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences (ICAPS 2023-Kelaniya) on 13 October 2023

1. Friedreich ataxia
2. Oral cancer, Breast cancer, GERD
3. Molecular Pathology
4. Teaching – Learning methodology of Pathology

Undergraduate – MBBS and B. Sc (Nursing)

• General Pathology for Medical students and B.Sc. Nursing students

• Academic distinctions:
  Selected in Dean’s list in recognition of exemplary academic achievements at the Final BVSc Examination (Semester 7) - 2018

At the University

1. Member Of Library committee
2. Member of Faculty IT Cell
3. Member of Faculty Board as representative of Lecturer (Probationary)
4. Student Mentor of the Faculty of Health-Care Sciences
5. Member, Faculty Research committee – 2024 to present