ICCMM 2026 | University of Colombo

Special Session on AI in Healthcare | ICCMM 2026

ICCMM 2026 Special Session

Special Session on AI in Healthcare

Special Session on AI in Healthcare

Special Session Overview

AI as a Leverage in Healthcare Practices, Research and Innovation.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing healthcare, transforming how medical professionals diagnose, treat, and care for patients. Through advanced algorithms, machine learning, and analytics, AI enables faster, more accurate diagnostics, personalized treatment, and predictive insights; enhancing the work of medical doctors and healthcare professionals.

Its reach now extends into scientific research and drug discovery, compressing timelines and opening pathways once thought out of reach, positioning AI as a true leverage in healthcare practice, research and innovation.

Yet leverage delivers only when it is lifted together. To turn this potential into ground-level solutions, healthcare professionals, researchers, industrial partners, and Sri Lankans at large must each play a synergetic role. This session investigates avenues for collaboration and realistic implementation pathways, and offers a broad platform to build them together.

Conceptual illustration of a heart, DNA, molecular structures and AI networks in turquoise and gold
ICCMM 2026

Session Agenda

AI in Healthcare • 13th November 2026 at The Science Auditorium, University of Colombo

Date13 November 2026AI in Healthcare
Time09:00 AM StartVote of Thanks at 12:30 PM · Sri Lanka time
The Science Auditorium
5th Floor, Student Service Centre
Faculty of Science, University of Colombo

Registration

Welcome and Introduction

Welcome Address by Prof. S. S. N. Perera

The Conference Chair

Head of the Centre for Mathematical Modeling

Address by Prof. Ishan De Zoysa

(MBBS(Col), MS(Col), FRCS (Eng), FRCSEd. DM (Col))

SLMA President Elect

Address by Dr. Tharanga Samarasekara

Consultant Endocrinologist Diabetes & Endocrinology Unit

District General Hospital Negombo

Speech by Dr. Prabhath Liyanage

Senior Lecturer, Department of Mathematics,

University of Colombo

Industry Session by Mr. Gamika Seneviratne

CEO, Neuralgap - AI Drug Discovery Company, United States

Break and Refreshments

Panel Discussion

Moderator

Prof. Kumara Mendis

Panelists
  • Prof. Swarna Hapuarachchi
  • Prof. S. Kumaran
  • Dr. S. S. Withana
  • Dr. Rangana Samarasinghe
  • Eng. Mahesh Dissanayake

Vote of Thanks

Special Session on AI in Healthcare

Resource Persons

Meet the healthcare professionals, researchers and industry experts contributing to this special session.

Prof. Ishan De Zoysa

Prof. Ishan De Zoysa

Senior Professor in SurgerySLMA President Elect
Sri Lanka Medical Association
Sri Lanka
Prof. Kumara Mendis

Prof. Kumara Mendis

Senior ConsultantDepartment of Public Health and Family MedicineFaculty of Medicine
University of Moratuwa
Sri Lanka
Prof. S. Kumaran

Prof. S. Kumaran

Professor in Family MedicineDepartment of Community and Family MedicineFaculty of Medicine
University of Jaffna
Sri Lanka
Prof. Swarna Hapuarachchi

Prof. Swarna Hapuarachchi

Faculty of Indigenous MedicineFormer Director · Institute of Indigenous Medicine
University of Colombo
Sri Lanka
Dr. Tharanga Samarasekara

Dr. Tharanga Samarasekara

Consultant EndocrinologistDiabetes & Endocrinology Unit
District General Hospital Negombo
Sri Lanka
Eng. Mahesh Dissanayake

Eng. Mahesh Dissanayake

Head of the Research Divisionand Technology Development & Innovation Division
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Sri Lanka
Dr. Rangana Samarasinghe

Dr. Rangana Samarasinghe

CEO
Insharp Technologies LLC
UK & Sri Lanka
Dr. S. S. Withana

Dr. S. S. Withana

Senior LecturerDepartment of Family MedicineFaculty of Medicine
University of Kelaniya
Sri Lanka
Mr. Gamika Seneviratne

Mr. Gamika Seneviratne

Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
NeuralgapAI Drug Discovery Company
United States
Dr. Prabhath Liyanage

Dr. Prabhath Liyanage

Senior LecturerDepartment of Mathematics
University of Colombo
Sri Lanka

Special Session on AI in Healthcare

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