Leishmaniasis in Sri Lanka: A Research Review - Hardcover

by Yamuna Deepani Siriwardana (Author)

This focus reports a unique problem as leishmaniasis is caused by a new genetically modified parasite which is being increasingly reported in many other settings transforming into a global concern. It covers important aspects of the disease, priorities, gaps and challenges to enthuse professionals practicing in resource-limited settings.

Author Biography

Professor Yamuna Deepani Siriwardana is a clinician, university academic and researcher who also earned the first Sri Lankan PhD on leishmaniasis. She is the author of a series of ten books on leishmaniasis written for different stakeholder groups in the field. She is also a recipient of many scientific awards including Commonwealth Doctoral Scholarship award in UK, a Young Affiliate Fellowship of The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS), presidential awards, orations, patents, and many other awards for her work on leishmaniasis. She currently serves as a teacher, a postgraduate trainer and a researcher in leishmaniasis.