An academic journey defined by perseverance through conflict and limited opportunity – Dr. Printha Wijesinghe’s path to neuroscience is anything but ordinary.
Born in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, Dr. Printha grew up in an environment shaped by prolonged civil war and riddled with severe disruptions to education and stability. Though she originally dreamed of becoming a doctor, the challenges she faced led her down a different path. She went on to study agriculture and graduated at the top of her class.
