Ph.D Student
University of Nevada Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Dr. Trishan Wickramasinghe is a physician and researcher currently pursuing a PhD in Global and Environmental Health. With extensive experience in emergency medicine in India and Sri Lanka, he has dedicated multiple years to research in areas such as maternal mortality, kidney function, cardiac disease, and e-cigarettes. His work extends to global health policy, vector control, and epidemiological studies, particularly focusing on malaria elimination strategies and insecticide resistance in mosquitoes.
Dr. Wickramasinghe has been actively involved in cross-sectional studies assessing the health impacts of e-cigarette use among high school students, as well as policy evaluations on Medicare expansion, provider reimbursement models, and prescription drug pricing regulations. He is currently conducting larval and bottle bioassays to assess insecticide resistance in southern Nevada, alongside research on the efficacy of topical mosquito repellents using arm-in-cage tests.
With over a decade of experience in developing global partnerships, Dr. Wickramasinghe has been a strong advocate for global leadership, intercultural competency, and public health initiatives. His work emphasizes evidence-based policy solutions to address pressing health challenges worldwide.
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Wednesday, March 5, 2025
8:30 AM – 8:40 AM AST