Malaria Research: She pioneered the first description of the rosetting phenomenon (cytoadherence), which was critical for understanding how malaria parasites interact with the human body.
Leadership at IBMBB: She served as the Director of the Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IBMBB) at the University of Colombo from 2015 to 2021.
Chair Professor: At the time of her passing, she held the prestigious position of Chair Professor of Immunology.
Education: She spent over 35 years as an educator and researcher at the University of Colombo, mentoring a generation of Sri Lankan scientists.
Professional Leadership: She served as the President of the Allergy & Immunology Society of Sri Lanka (AISSL).
