Dr. Thilini Thrimawithana
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College: School of Health and Biomedical Sciences
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Department: Health and Biomedical Sciences
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Campus: Bundoora West Australia
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thilini.thrimawithana@rmit.edu.au
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ORCID: 0000-0003-3100-7187
Open to
- Masters Research or PhD student supervision
About
Thilini is a dedicated academic with a multifaceted career as a pharmacist, teacher, and researcher. Her research activities focus on improving medication adherence among culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) populations and optimising the quality use of complementary medicines.
Her research aims to identify barriers to medication adherence and chronic disease management, such as language differences and cultural beliefs. Thilini employs a variety of methodologies, including qualitative interviews and intervention trials, to develop and implement strategies that enhance the quality of pharmaceutical care for CALD patients.
Thilini is also interested in exploring innovative approaches to improving the quality use of complementary medicines, striving to bridge the gap between traditional and modern medicine. Her research endeavours are centred around enhancing the understanding and application of complementary medicines, aiming to ensure their safe and effective integration into healthcare practices.
Supervisor projects
- IN-SILICO-EXPERIMENTAL MODELLING OF HERBAL MEDICINAL PLANTS AGAINST DIABETES RETINOPATHY REMEDY
- 2 Nov 2023
- Encapsulation of Polyphenolic Compounds-Rich Extracts of Roselle and Investigating Its Effects on Cardiometabolic Biomarkers
- 30 May 2023
- Rational design of biopharmaceutical formulations
- 17 Feb 2023
- Activating diabetes self-management in culturally and linguistically diverse populations
- 15 Feb 2023
- Web-based learning platform to improve medication adherence in Arabic-speaking refugees
- 25 Jan 2022
- Improving medication adherence of culturally and linguistically diverse populations with culturally competent pharmacists
- 12 Aug 2021
- An Investigation on Nanocarrier-Mediated Glucose-Responsive Delivery of Antidiabetic Lipophilic Molecules
- 15 Dec 2020
- Retinal Benefits of Lutein from Gac (Momordica cochinchinensis) Fruit Peel
- 11 Jun 2019
- Application of Hibiscus Sabdariffa Extract to Manage Obesity
- 19 Sep 2018
- Evaluation of Antioxidant Properties and Quantification of Key Antioxidant Phytochemicals in Hibiscus Sabdariffa
- 30 Aug 2018
- Extended-release formulations of somatostatin for ocular application and their effect on vascular endothelial growth factor as a biomarker of diabetic retinopathy
- 31 Aug 2014
Research interests
Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Nutraceuticals and Pharmacy Practice
