Dr. Dilrukshi Ekanayake Alper

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dilrukshi Ekanayake-Alper is an Associate Professor in the Department of Comparative Medicine at Yale School of Medicine. She holds a DVM from the University of Peradeniya and a PhD in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from the University of Georgia. With a background in laboratory animal medicine, she is actively involved in research that includes various aspects of infectious diseases. Dr. Ekanayake-Alper has participated in a number of peer review groups and serves as a reviewer for several scientific journals. She has received numerous accolades including the Graduate Student Travel Award from the National Science Foundation and a Presidential recognition award for her research contributions. As a member of prominent organizations, she continues to contribute to academic and professional communities, fostering advancements in her field.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Yale School of Medicine • New Haven, CT

Teaching and administering the comparative medicine residency program.

Requirements for Yale School of Medicine

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering, biology, chemistry, physics, or related field Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Application Fee ($105)
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for PhD applicants. TOEFL speaking scores below 26 or IELTS speaking below 7.5 may require summer English training.