Navodini Wijethilake awarded at MRC DTP Symposium

Dr Wijethilake, who recently completed her PhD, was awarded the PPIE and Second Runner-Up awards in the iCASE Translational Fund Competition at the MRC DTP Symposium. The MRC DTP supported her throughout her PhD, including awarding her supplementary funding for PPIE activities and to support her transition from PhD to postdoc.

Navodini receives her prizes at the MRC DTP Symposium.
Navodini receives her prizes at the MRC DTP Symposium.

“Thrilled to have received the 2nd Runner-Up Prize in the MRC iCASE Translational Fund Competition and the Public and Patient Involvement and Engagement Prize at the DTP Symposium yesterday!
I’m incredibly grateful for the support I’ve received from the MRC DTP over the past 3.5 years — from fully funding my PhD, to awarding supplementary grants twice, as well as providing opportunities to present at symposiums. These experiences made my PhD journey truly rewarding and enjoyable. "
Dr Navodini Wijethilake

Navodini Wijethilake
Navodini Wijethilake
PhD Student

Navodini is a MRC-DTP student supervised by Mr. Jonathan Shapey and Prof. Tom Vercauteren.