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Researcher
ORCID:
0000-0002-0376-9742
Sakuntha
Gunarathna
Grand Forks, ND, United States
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Professional SkillsAdd your professional skills.
Research ExperienceGraduate Research Assistant
University of North Dakota
August 2021 - Present
Grand Forks North Dakota
Biomedical Science
Genomics
Epigenetics
Research Coordinator and Consultant
Research Coordinator and Consultant
September 2020 - August 2021
Sri Lanka
Environmental Toxicology (Zebrafish Exposure Study) - CKDu research project carried out under Assistant Professor Nishad Jayasundara affiliated to Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA along with Professor P. Mangala C.S. De Silva affiliated to University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.
Environmental Toxicology
Zebrafish Exposure Study
Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown etiology
Education
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks North Dakota Aug 2021 - Aug 2026
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
, Biomedical Sciences
University of Ruhuna
Sri Lanka Feb 2016 - Sep 2020
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Special
, Zoology
Presentations/Talks
Machine Learning-Enhanced cfDNA Analysis: A Dual Approach for Non-Invasive Cancer Screening.
Grand Forks, ND May 2024
9th Annual Epigenetics and Epigenomics Symposium, University of North Dakota
Machine Learning-Enhanced cfDNA Analysis for Non-Invasive Cancer Detection.
Winnipeg, Canada May 2024
67th Annual Canadian Society for Molecular Biosciences (CSMB) Meeting
Unlocking the Potential of Cell-Free DNA for Cancer Prediction with Interpretable Machine Learning.
Savannah, GA May 2023
International Society of BioProcess Technology (ISBioTech)-Nucleic Acid Conference
Predicting Cancer from Cell-Free DNA: A Machine Learning Approach.
Grand Forks, ND Apr 2023
43rd Frank Low Research Day, University of North Dakota
Harnessing Interpretable Machine Learning to Predict Cancer with Cell-Free DNA
Fargo, ND Mar 2023
ND EPSCoR State Conference - North Dakota State University
Cancer prediction using cell-free DNA and Artificial Intelligence.
Grand Forks, ND Mar 2023
Graduate Research Achievement Day, University of North Dakota
Machine Learning-guided cfDNA Analysis for Cancer Patient Diagnosis.
Pacific Grove, CA Dec 2023
46th Annual International Asilomar Chromatin, Chromosomes, and Epigenetics Conference
A review on soil geochemistry and vegetation of Serpentine sites in Sri Lanka.
Colombo, Sri Lanka Aug 2018
Proceedings of the Annual Session of WILDLANKA International Symposium.
Antenna system to detect meteor scatter reflections through sky wave propagation using Forward Scattering Method (FSM).
Matara, Sri Lanka Dec 2017
Proceedings of 2nd Undergraduate Research Symposium of University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.
Zenithal Hourly Rate (ZHR) of Perseid meteor shower for the year 2016.
Matara, Sri Lanka Dec 2017
Proceedings of 2nd Undergraduate Research Symposium of University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.
Membership
Student member
Oct 2019 - Oct 2020
The Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS)
Student Member
Oct 2019 - Oct 2020
The Sri Lanka Association of Science Communicators (SLASC)
President
2018 - 2019
Ruhuna Science Research Circle (RUSREC)
Associate Member
Jun 2024
American Association for Cancer Research
Public Relations Officer
May 2024
Biomedical Graduate Student Association
Media Publications
The Starshot Lightsail: Interstellar Travel to Alpha Centauri System
The Sri Lankan Scientist Magazine
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Jan ,
2019
TAPROBANE 1.0 Bringing Sri Lanka Another Step Closer to Space Era. SEDS Mars Rover for European Rover Challenge 2019.
The Sri Lankan Scientist Magazine
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Jan ,
2019
Indian Mission Fails to Land at the Moon's South Pole
The Sri Lankan Scientist
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Jan ,
2019
SpaceX Starship - Taking a Leap Towards the Future of Humanity.
The Sri Lankan Scientist Magazine
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Jan ,
2019
Prizes and Awards
Top Doctoral Poster Award – 67th Annual Canadian Society for Molecular Biosciences (CSMB) Meeting
Canadian Society for Molecular Biosciences
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May 2024
Faculty for Students Scholarship
School of Medicine & Health Sciences University of North Dakota
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May 2024
Best Poster Award - Nucleic Acid 2023 Conference
International Society of BioProcess Technology (ISBioTech)
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May 2023
JLG Architects School of Medicine and Health Sciences Scholarship
School of Medicine & Health Sciences University of North Dakota
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May 2023
Travel Grant Awards - Biomedical Sciences Career Development Support Program
School of Medicine & Health Sciences University of North Dakota
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May 2023
To attend the 67th Canadian Society for Molecular Biosciences Annual Meeting in Winnipeg, Canada (May 6-8th, 2024).
To attend the 46th Annual International Asilomar Chromatin, Chromosomes, and Epigenetics Conference, Pacific Grove, CA, USA (December 7-10th, 2023).
To attend the ISBioTech - Nucleic Acid 2023 Conference in Savannah, GA, USA (May 8-10th, 2023).
Honorable Mentions Poster Award - 43rd Frank Low Research Day 2023
School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of North Dakota, USA
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Apr 2023
Dean's Award - Best Final Year (4th Year) Special Degree Student
Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
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Feb 2023
Vice Chancellor’s Gold Medal.
University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
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Mar 2021
Award presented for Exemplary Academic and Research skills - Best Overall Performance of Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna.
Most Outstanding and Innovative Coastal Cleanup Initiative Award.
Titan Game Series hosted by Rotaract Club of Pearl Island
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Sep 2020
Dean's Award - Best 3rd Year Student of Faculty of Science, University of Ruhuna.
University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
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Jan 2020
Award for Excellent Dedication in Research and Community Service.
Ruhuna Science Research Circle
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May 2019
Best Research presenter - 2nd undergraduate research symposium.
University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
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Dec 2017
International Gold Medal winner - Nalanda College International Colors Awarding Ceremony.
Nalanda College, Colombo 10
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Jul 2012
Gold Medal presented in recognition of outstanding computer skills in International level.
Special Award presented at Nalanda College annual prize awarding ceremony.
Nalanda College, Colombo 10
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Oct 2012
Special prize in recognition of Winning the 1st place of Oracle Think Quest Competition
Award presented in recognition of application development skills in international level.
Ministry of Education Sri Lanka and Nalanda College academic staff
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Aug 2011
1st place Award in ‘International Think Quest’ computer application development competition.
Oracle Educational Foundation USA
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Oct 2011
This competition was held over 52 countries, 27210 schools. In this competition Singapore got the 2nd place and USA got the 3rd place.
Oversea Travel Award to attend Think Quest International Educational Conference which was held in San Francisco Bay, USA.
Oracle Educational Foundation, USA
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Oct 2011
Award presented by the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to The United States.
The Embassy of Sri Lanka to the USA
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Oct 2011
Award presented in recognition of Winning the 1st place of Oracle Think Quest International Application Development competition and representing Sri Lanka in The United States.
Consulting Experience
Theme Institute, Sri Lanka.
Research Coordinator and Consultant
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2020
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