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Kalpana Sugathadasa

Kalpana Sugathadasa

Digital Health Researcher | Medical Doctor
Salzburg

Summary

Analytical researcher and medical doctor specializing in digital health and health informatics, with a strong background in leading national digital health projects. I bring a unique combination of clinical expertise and technical skills, focusing on the adaptation and integration of digital solutions to enhance healthcare delivery. My work includes spearheading national digital health initiatives, optimizing data exchange and interoperability in healthcare systems, and contributing to the development of eHealth standards. I am passionate about advancing research that bridges clinical practice and digital innovation, aiming to improve patient outcomes through data-driven, technology-enabled solutions..

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
Certificates

Work History

Research Fellow

Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Digital Health and
03.2024 - Current
  • Focused on adapting the "Aktivplan" app to diverse cultural contexts, enhancing its global applicability.
  • Enhanced research quality by implementing rigorous methodologies and data analysis techniques.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to tackle complex research questions from various perspectives.
  • Ensured the highest standards of scientific integrity were upheld throughout all stages of the research process.

Senior Registrar Health Informatics

National STD/AIDS Control Programme (NSACP), Minis
09.2023 - 03.2024
  • Oversaw the implementation of the Electronic Information Management System (EIMS) for managing patient, pharmacy, and laboratory data.
  • Led data exchange initiatives linking multiple health information systems in line with Sri Lanka's Digital Health Blueprint.
  • Conducted advanced data analysis and visualization to inform national healthcare policy decisions.
  • Mentored junior registrars and residents, fostering a supportive learning environment and enhancing professional growth.
  • Developed educational materials for patients regarding their diagnoses or treatments, promoting understanding of complex medical concepts.

Registrar Health Informatics

Ministry of Health
05.2021 - 09.2023
  • Led Digital Health Initiatives: Spearheaded the Smart Vaccination Certification System and COVID-19 Immunization Tracker, enhancing vaccination monitoring and facilitating international travel and employment for Sri Lankans. Streamlined certification processes, reducing workload and improving accountability for the Ministry of Health.
  • Interoperability and Data Exchange Expert: Provided consultancy to integrate laboratory systems and PACs with Health Information Systems across major hospitals, optimizing data flow, patient care, and medical imaging accessibility.
  • Standards Contributor: Played a key role in developing national eHealth guidelines, aligning Sri Lanka's digital health practices with international standards and advancing healthcare delivery.

Medical Officer Health Informatics

Teaching Hospital Ratnapura, Ministry of Health
10.2018 - 05.2021
  • Led digital transformation efforts, including strategic planning for hospital information systems.
  • Developed real-time COVID-19 situational dashboards and inventory management systems to support the hospital’s pandemic response.
  • Supported research initiatives and conducted data analysis for postgraduate trainees.

Medical Doctor

Ministry of Health
10.2016 - 10.2018

Engaged in clinical practice across emergency, pediatrics, and neonatal care settings, providing critical medical services.

Education

M.D. - Health Informatics

Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, University of
Colombo, Sri Lanka
08.2023

Master of Science - Biomedical Informatics

Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, University of
Colombo, Sri Lanka
11.2018

MBBS - Medicine And Surgery

University of Peradeniya
Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
11.2013

Skills

Digital Health Transformation

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Languages

Sinhala
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
sinhala
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

Research Fellow

Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Digital Health and
03.2024 - Current

SNOMED CT FROUNDATION

01-2024

Senior Registrar Health Informatics

National STD/AIDS Control Programme (NSACP), Minis
09.2023 - 03.2024

10 OpenHIE Foundations - OpenHIE

07-2023

Professionalism & Ethics in Medical Practice

12-2022

Registrar Health Informatics

Ministry of Health
05.2021 - 09.2023

Basic Statistics for Managers & Researchers - Institute of Applied Statistics Sri Lanka - IASSL

10-2019

Medical Officer Health Informatics

Teaching Hospital Ratnapura, Ministry of Health
10.2018 - 05.2021

Short Course of Research Methodology

03-2017

Medical Doctor

Ministry of Health
10.2016 - 10.2018

M.D. - Health Informatics

Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, University of

Master of Science - Biomedical Informatics

Postgraduate Institute of Medicine, University of

MBBS - Medicine And Surgery

University of Peradeniya

Certification

SNOMED CT FROUNDATION

Kalpana SugathadasaDigital Health Researcher | Medical Doctor