Dhammika Amaratunga
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Dhammika Amaratunga is a distinguished biostatistician whose work has significantly advanced the fields of genomics and high-throughput drug discovery. Her pioneering research is perhaps best exemplified by her role in developing one of the first viral DNA microarrays, specifically for the human cytomegalovirus (HCMV). This landmark 1999 study, cited over 250 times, enabled the simultaneous profiling of nearly all viral open reading frames, revolutionizing the understanding of viral gene expression kinetics and drug sensitivity. Beyond this foundational work, Dr. Amaratunga has been instrumental in translating genomic technologies into practical, high-throughput applications. Her development of automated TaqMan RT-PCR methods for quantitative gene expression analysis has provided the pharmaceutical industry with robust tools for screening and biomarker validation. By bridging the gap between complex genomic data and scalable laboratory processes, her contributions have had a lasting impact on how researchers approach target discovery and drug development, making her a key figure in the evolution of modern, data-driven biomedical research.
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- 2Gene Expression Analysis for High Throughput Screening Applications17 citations · 2004