Aruna Dasanayake

A dedicated and compassionate BSc (Hons) Radiotherapy graduate with hands-on clinical experience at leading cancer treatment centers, including Apeksha Hospital Maharagama and National Hospital Kandy. Skilled in operating advanced radiotherapy equipment such as Varian TrueBeam, Elekta Synergy, and Theratron Co-60 units. Proficient in modern treatment techniques including IMRT, VMAT, SBRT, 3DCRT, and brachytherapy.

Demonstrates strong commitment to patient care, safety, and treatment accuracy. Adept in treatment planning, quality assurance, and simulation procedures. Currently engaged in research on dosimetric evaluation of bolus materials, with a strong passion for continuous learning and contributing to evidence-based radiotherapy practice.

Ceylinco Cancer Center, Sri Lanka

Locum Radiation Therapist (2025 March – Present)

• Operate Varian Clinac 2300CD linear accelerator for external beam radiotherapy
• Deliver VMAT, SBRT, IMRT, 3DCRT, and electron treatments with precision
• Perform simulation imaging using SOMATOM go.Sim CT simulator

Apeksha Hospital, Maharagama, Sri Lanka

Radiotherapy Clinical Trainee (2022 January – 2024 December)

• Operated LINAC systems: Varian 2300CD, Elekta Synergy, Elekta Compact
• Administered SBRT, IMRT, 3DCRT, and TBI treatments
• Worked with Cobalt 60 machines: Theratron780 C, Theratron780 E
• Utilized Toshiba Aquilion Large Bore CT Simulator for imaging
• Participated in Brachytherapy (HDR Eckert & Ziegler) procedures
• Assisted in Iodine therapy and Mould Room procedures
• Gained experience in 2D and 3D treatment planning

American Oncology Institute, Asiri Surgical Hospital, Narahenpita, Sri Lanka

Radiotherapy Clinical Trainee (2022 May – 2024 December)

• Operated Varian TrueBeam STx LINAC for SRS, SBRT, IMRT, VMAT, 3DCRT, and TBI treatments
• Conducted imaging with PET-CT (GE OPTIMA 560) for Treatment planning
• Utilized 3D treatment planning syste

National Hospital, Karapitiya, Sri Lanka

Radiotherapy Clinical Trainee (2024 August – 2024 September)

• Operated Elekta Synergy Platform LINAC for IMRT and 3DCRT treatments
• Utilized Siemens SOMATOM Confidence CT Simulator for imaging and planning
• Administered Cobalt 60 Teletherapy (Theratron780 E) treatments
• Assisted in Iodine therapy and Mould Room procedures

National Hospital, Kandy, Sri Lanka

Radiotherapy Clinical Trainee (2024 September – 2024 October)

• Operated Elekta Synergy Platform and Elekta Compact LINACs for IMRT and 3DCRT treatments
• Worked with Siemens SOMATOM Confidence CT Simulator for treatment planning
• Participated in Brachytherapy procedures
• Administered Cobalt 60 Teletherapy (Theratron780 C, Theratron780 E) treatments

Assisted in Mould Room procedures

BSc (Hons) Radiotherapy 

General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka.

(2021 January - 2025 May)

Advanced Level in Biology Stream 

St. Anne's College, Kurunegala, Sri Lanka.

(June 2015 – August 2017)

• Physics: B
• Chemistry: C
• Biology: S