
Dr Nirusha Weerasinghe
Lecturer
Biomedical Science
Department of Bioscience , School Of Health, Sport And Bioscience
Dr Nirusha Weerasinghe is module leader for cellular pathology (BS6103) and cancer biology and therapeutics (BS7210).
Qualifications
- BSc
- MSc
- PhD
Areas Of Interest
Cancer research, Histopathology, Immunology, Haematology, Cytology.
OVERVIEW
I recently joined UEL after completing my PhD and I have worked in the NHS as an associate practitioner in dermatology for 4 years. I teach Level 4, Level 5, Level 6 and Level 7 Bioscience students at UEL.
CURRENT RESEARCH
I have started research on bladder cancer and 3D models of cancers. I have also started to investigate on cytokine levels after yoga exercises and how yoga can impact life.
Recent research
- Bladder cancer and melanoma
Research centres and groups
- Infection and Immunity
PUBLICATIONS
- COVID 19 and tinnitus, COVID 19 and antimicrobial resistance
TEACHING
Courses taught:
- Cellular pathology
- Haematology
- Cancer biology and therapeutics
- Immunology
- Cell biology
EXTERNAL ROLES
- Principal investigator HTA
Publications
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Full publications list
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