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Dinuri Warnapura

Beeston, Nottingham

Summary

Final year Cancer sciences undergraduate with a strong academic foundation and hands on research experience focused on prostate cancer. I have completed an independent research project analysing ion intensity changes of glycosaminoglycans under hypoxic and normoxic conditions, using WGA-FITC staining and confocal microscopy for cellular imaging. Proficient in ImageJ analysis, ToF-SIMS data analysis, data interpretation and experimental design.



Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work history

Tutor

Explore Learning
06.2019 - Current
  • Kids from age 4 - 14 in Math and English
  • Help and assist students when dealing with difficult Math and English Problems
  • Prep lesson plans for individual students before their lesson sessions
  • Run workshops for KS1 - KS2 Students in preparation of upcoming Exams
  • Working as a team member and developing communication skills between colleagues and coworkers as well as the Pupils
  • Provide a safe and learning environment for all students while learning Math and English.

Clinical shadowing Expereince

Nottingham City Hospital
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
10.2019 - 10.2025
  • Observed multidisciplinary care in the Prostate cancer ward and diagnostic imaging (Radiology) departments.
  • Observed the use of MRI, CT and PET scans and shadowed radiologists reviewing MRI and CT scan images.
  • Gained insight in to cancer diagnosis, staging and treatment planning.
  • Observed and developed understanding of cancer patient care, empathy in difficult conversations and long-term treatment planning.

Genetic Lab shadowing

University of Sri Jayawardenapura
Colombo , Sri Lanka
07.2024 - 07.2024
  • Shadowed lab technicians conducting DNA extraction, PCR, gel electrophoresis and basic sequencing workflows.
  • Observed and learned lab techniques such as sample preparing, contamination prevention, pipetting and labelling techniques.
  • Learned how molecular data is interpreted and reported, including the use of bioinformatics tools.
  • Carried out lab safety protocols.

Prep Assistant

Queens Medical Hospital
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
06.2019 - 02.2020
  • Provide an excellent service to patients during lunch time hours
  • Provide a safe and hygienic environment to all patients in the ward
  • Maintaining high levels of respect and professionalism even when the ward is very busy and is in a lot of pressure to serve the patients quickly
  • Adapt and identify each patient and their needs (Eg. A patient with dementia would require a blue plate to eat out of etc.)
  • Help and assist the Ward nurses during lunch hours in meal distributions
  • Working as a team member and developing communication skills between colleagues and coworkers as well as the patients.

Sales Assistant

British Heart Foundation
10.2017 - 05.2018
  • Developed positive relationships with regular customers by balancing customer needs and wants
  • Provided positive customer service experience from when the customer walked in to when they left
  • Maintaining high levels of customer service even when the shop is very busy and is in a lot of pressure to serve customers quickly
  • Performed regular stock checks and assisted in-store manager with duties.

Teaching Assistant

John Clifford School
02.2017 - 02.2017
  • Maintain a good relationship with all pupils in the class
  • Assist Teacher with Subject lessons and activities done in class
  • Assist Teacher in making plans for the next day lessons
  • Help and teach pupils with educational activities when needed help or assistance.

Club Assistant

John Clifford School
05.2016 - 02.2017
  • Provide entertainment and educational and engaging activities for pupils staying after school
  • Help provide snacks and juice at tea time
  • Help pupils with Homework and School work when in need of assistance.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Cancer Sciences

University of Nottingham

A-Levels -

Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology
2021

GCSEs -

Fernwood School
2018

Skills

  • Computing and IT skills in all MS office applications such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel
  • Computing and coding skills in Python and HTML
  • Additional qualification in Sports - Level 1 Qualification in Sports Leadership (SL1)
  • Silver and Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award
  • Nottingham Advantage Award

References

Christina Peter

christina.peter@nhs.net

07892667578

Neha Nair

nehanair464@gmail.com

07496512333

Timeline

Genetic Lab shadowing

University of Sri Jayawardenapura
07.2024 - 07.2024

Clinical shadowing Expereince

Nottingham City Hospital
10.2019 - 10.2025

Tutor

Explore Learning
06.2019 - Current

Prep Assistant

Queens Medical Hospital
06.2019 - 02.2020

Sales Assistant

British Heart Foundation
10.2017 - 05.2018

Teaching Assistant

John Clifford School
02.2017 - 02.2017

Club Assistant

John Clifford School
05.2016 - 02.2017

Bachelor of Science - Cancer Sciences

University of Nottingham

A-Levels -

Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology

GCSEs -

Fernwood School

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