JINANI JAYASEKERA, MA 220, Arch Street, 12 th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21201 Email: jinani@umaryland.edu EDUCATION 2010-present Doctor of Philosophy, Pharmaceutical Health Services Research, University of Maryland Track: Pharmacoeconomics Dissertation: A Multi-Level Population-Based Analysis to Inform Prostate Cancer Screening Policies in the United States. 2007-2008 Master of Arts in Financial Economics (Merit), University of Colombo, Sri Lanka 2002-2006 B.Sc. (Hons) Pharmacy (First Class), University of Colombo, Sri Lanka Thesis: Formulation and standardization of a new pharmaceutical flavoring agent (Patented invention) (Title of invention: Wood apple essential oil as a novel flavoring agent. Sri Lanka Patent No. 14348, 20 th December 2006, IPC: A23L 1/22). 2003-2005 B.Sc. (Chemistry), Institute of Chemistry, Ceylon 2009 Harvard Global Health Effectiveness Program, Harvard University Curriculum: Epidemiological Methods for Global Health: Burden, Causes, Implementation and Evaluation, Introduction to Global Health Delivery and Principles of Management in Global Health. Organized by Harvard School of Public Health, Harvard Medical School and Harvard Business School. PUBLICATIONS Onukwugha E, Osteen P, Jayasekera J, Mullins CD, Mair CA, Hussain A. Racial disparities in urologist visits among elderly men with prostate cancer: A cohort analysis of patient-related and county of residence-related factors. Cancer. Jun 24 2014. Jayasekera J., Onukwugha E., Bikov K., Mullins C.D., Seal B., Hussain A., The Economic Burden of Skeletal Related Events among Elderly Men with Metastatic Prostate Cancer. PharmacoEconomics. DOI: 10.1007/s40273-013-0121-y Abdulhalim, A.M., Sammarco V., Jayasekera J., Benefits of interdisciplinary learning between PharmD and PhD students. 2011. Am J Pharm Educ. 75(7): p. 144. Poudel A., Palaian S., Shankar P.R., Jayasekera J., Izham M.I., Irrational fixed dose combinations in Nepal: need for intervention. Kathmandu Univ Med J (KUMJ). Jul-Sep 2008;6(23):399-405. Poudel A., Palaian S., Mishra P., Izham M.I., Jayasekera J., Prevalence Of Fixed Dose Drug Combinations In Nepal: A Preliminary Study. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 2010;4: 2246-2252. CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS Jayasekera J., Onukwugha E., Racial disparities in context: A multilevel analysis of early treatment patterns among men with high risk prostate cancer, 36 th Annual Meeting of the Society for Medical 1
Decision Making, Medical Decision Making among Diverse Populations: Advancing Practice, Policy, and Science, October 18-22, 2014, Miami, FL. Onukwugha E., Jayasekera J., Racial disparities in context: A multilevel analysis of conservative management in men with low risk prostate cancer, 36 th Annual Meeting of the Society for Medical Decision Making, Medical Decision Making Among Diverse Populations: Advancing Practice, Policy, and Science, October 18-22, 2014, Miami, FL. Jayasekera J., Onukwugha E., Effects of the Primary Payer Type and Race/Ethnicity on Prostate Cancer Screening Practices during Preventive Health Exams in US Ambulatory Care Settings, ISPOR 19 th Annual International Meeting, May 31- June 4, 2014, Montréal Montreal, QC, Canada. Onukwugha E., Qi R., Jayasekera J., Zhou S., Predicting High Cost Accumulation: Application of a Grouping Algorithm for Survival Data, ISPOR 19 th Annual International Meeting, May 31- June 4, 2014, Montréal Montreal, QC, Canada. Jayasekera J., Onukwugha E., Defining Integrated Care and Accessibility from an Ambulatory Health Care Provider Perspective, Geneva Health Forum: Global Health, Interconnected Challenges, Integrated Solutions, April 15-17 2014, Geneva, Switzerland. Jayasekera J., Onukwugha E., Racial differences in prostate cancer screening practices in US ambulatory care settings prior to and following US Preventive Services Task Force recommendations in 2008, Sixth AACR Conference: The Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved, December 6-9, 2013, Atlanta, GA. Jayasekera J., Onukwugha E., Bikov K., Mullins C.D., Seal B., Hussain A., Incremental cost (IC) analysis of skeletal related events (SREs) among elderly men with stage IV metastatic (M1) prostate cancer (PCa) in SEER-Medicare. 2013 ASCO Annual Meeting. Abstract No: e16034). Jayasekera J., Onukwugha E., Bikov K., Mullins C.D., Seal B., Hussain A., Cost analysis of skeletal related events among men with stage IV metastatic prostate cancer in SEER-Medicare. ISPOR 18 th Annual International Meeting May 18-22, 2013, New Orleans, LA. Jayasekera J., Stuart B., Zuckerman I., Antidepressant Use and Falls among Community-Dwelling Elderly Medicare Beneficiaries. Academy Health s 2013 Annual Research Meeting (ARM), June 23-25, Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, MD. Jayasekera J., Onukwugha E., Bikov K., Mullins C.D., Seal B., Hussain A., A Cost Analysis of Skeletal Related Events Among Elderly Men with Stage IV Metastatic (M1) Prostate Cancer. Drug Information Association 2013, 49 th Annual Meeting, June 23 27, 2013 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Boston, MA. Onukwugha E., Mullins C.D., Osteen P., Jayasekera J., Hussain A., African American race, crime rates, and treatment receipt among men with prostate cancer." 2012 CDC National Cancer Conference: Uniting Systems, Policy & Practice in Cancer Prevention and Control, Baltimore, MD. Onukwugha E., Osteen P., Jayasekera J., Mullins C.D., Modifiable factors explaining disparities in urologist visits among prostate cancer patients in SEER-Medicare. Science of Eliminating Health Disparities Summit, December 2012 Baltimore, MD. Hussain A., Onukwugha E., Jayasekera J., McNally D.L., Seal B., Mullins C.D., Characteristics of stage III and IV M0 prostate cancer (PCa) patients in SEER-Medicare who develop bone metastasis (BM) following diagnosis. 2012 ASCO Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. Abstract No:e15146 Citation:J Clin Oncol 30, 2012 (suppl; abstr e15146). INVITED SEMINARS AND PROCEEDINGS Jayasekera J., The cost of skeletal-related events among men diagnosed with prostate cancer: A claims based analysis. Pharmacoeconomic 'Brown Bag' Informational Webinar organized by ISPOR. Available at: http://www.ispor.org/student/studentwebinars/costofsre_prostatecancer/costofsre_prostatecance r.html 2
Jayasekera J., Stuart B., Zuckerman I., Antidepressant Use and Falls among Community-Dwelling Elderly Medicare Beneficiaries. Department of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research, University of Maryland, May 2012. Jayasekera J., Balasubramanium K., A comparative assessment of medicine financing systems, Geneva Forum, Strengthening health systems and the global health workforce, International Conference Center Geneva, 25-28 May 2008, Geneva, Switzerland. Jayasekera J., Balasubramanium K., A comparative assessment of medicine financing systems, Health Action International NGO briefing at the World Health Assembly, 22 May 2008, Geneva, Switzerland. WORK EXPERIENCE 2011-present Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research, School of Pharmacy, University of Maryland Advisor: Dr. Eberechukwu Onukwugha Title: Health economics outcomes studies in prostate cancer: Prostate Cancer SEER-Medicare project. Role: Research Assistant The study examined the relationships between health services utilization, treatments, and outcomes, including diagnosis of skeletal related events (SREs) and survival among elderly men diagnosed with prostate cancer. Project-related responsibilities: Conduct literature reviews. Develop study design and the statistical analysis plan to estimate the cost burden of SREs. Conduct statistical analysis. Develop manuscripts and poster presentations. Title: Race, environment, and medical decisions among prostate cancer patients. Funding provided by: American Cancer Society-Institutional Research Grant Role: Lead Research Assistant There is strong evidence of racial disparities in treatment receipt among men diagnosed with prostate cancer. Various patient, provider, and environmental factors have been proposed as contributors to these disparities. However, the influence of the patient s community environment as an independent and potentially confounding factor in health-related decisions among racially diverse men with prostate cancer has not been examined. Project-related responsibilities: Conduct literature reviews. Conduct statistical analysis. Assist in developing manuscripts and poster presentations. Title: Quality of Care: The Impact of Multidisciplinary Care on Processes and Outcomes of Cancer Care. Funding provided by: National Cancer Institute Role: Research Coordinator There is little evidence regarding the effect of multidisciplinary care (MDC) on health outcomes across various cancer sites, including colon, rectal, and lung cancer. The project addresses this gap by providing preliminary data regarding the relationship between MDC and selected processes and outcomes of care in fifteen NCCCP (National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program) pilot sites. The study focuses on adult patients with an incident diagnosis of Stage III colon cancer, Stage II or III rectal cancer, or Stage III non-small cell lung cancer. 3
Project-related responsibilities: Serve as the initial point of contact for communication with research team members at the fifteen participating community cancer centers. Disseminate monthly data reports to the participating institutions. Update study manuals and documentation. Conduct data analysis and statistical modelling. 2010-2011 Graduate Teaching Assistant, School of Pharmacy, University of Maryland 2010 Project Consultant, Health Action International, Amsterdam, Netherlands To create and evaluate a University based pharmacovigilence program involving consumers in collaboration with Universiti Sains Malaysia. To organize national workshops on pharmaceutical policy and access to essential medicines in collaboration with Community Development Medicinal Unit in West Bengal, India. 2007-2009 Project Officer, Health Action International Asia-Pacific, Sri Lanka Served as a member of the expert advisory panel to develop an assessment instrument based on the World Health Organization indicators on promotion control, aimed at measuring application of medicines promotion guideline/ legislation/ regulation without vulnerability to corruption. Available at: http://haiweb.org/29112010/medicinespromotionassessingthenatureextentandimpactofregulatiomtatoolbo x.pdf Assisted with documenting and disseminating information to key policy makers and activists, civil society groups and other stakeholders to build awareness on national medicines and health policies to ensure regular access to essential medicines and basic healthcare- Projects launched in Malaysia and India. Developed a network of educators to introduce courses in rational drug prescribing into undergraduate medical and pharmacy curricula in the Asia-Pacific region. Served as the advocacy campaign coordinator to remove irrational and harmful fixed dose combinations in the Asia-Pacific region. Conducted research on developing medicines financing mechanisms to achieve equitable access to medicines in the Asia-Pacific region. 2007-2006 Research Assistant, Health Policy Research Associates, Sri Lanka Assisted with preparation of reports and presentations. Projects: Population Aging and Health Expenditure: Sri Lanka 2001-2101 (Available at: http://www.ihp.lk/publications/docs/rss0802.pdf) Consultancy to conduct performance reviews of provincial and line ministry healthcare services. (Available at: http://203.94.76.60/ahf/pdf/cd02/table_of_contents_i-vi.pdf) 2006- Present Registered Pharmacist, Sri Lanka Medical Council 4
AWARDS Lee Lusted Award (Applied Health Economics), presented by the Society for Medical Decision Making for the poster presentation on A Cost analysis of skeletal related events among men with stage IV metastatic prostate cancer in SEER-Medicare at the 35th Annual North American Meeting: Bench, Bedside and Beyond: Medical Decision Making and Public Policy, October 19 - October 23, 2013, Baltimore, MD Aging Award for Research, presented by the Geriatrics and Gerontology Education and Research Program for the poster presentation on Antidepressant Use and Falls Among Community-dwelling Elderly at the University of Maryland Baltimore Graduate Research Conference, April 5 2012, Baltimore, MD Informatics, Policy and Social Science award for the poster presentation on A Cost Analysis of Skeletal Related Events among Elderly Men with Stage IV Metastatic (M1) Prostate Cancer at the University of Maryland Baltimore Graduate Research Conference, April 11 2013 Member of Rho Chi, Omicron Chapter: National Pharmacy Honor Society Institute of Chemistry Merit Bursary for the performance at the GIC examination in 2005. Institute of Chemistry Merit Award for the performance at the GIC examination (Part 1 A- Theory) in 2003. COMPUTER SKILLS SAS, STATA, M-plus, TreeAge, EndNote OTHER 2012-2014 Business Manager, University of Maryland, International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) Student Chapter. REFERNCES Available upon request. 5