Dr. Dushani L. Palliyaguru, Ph.D.

About Dr. Palliyaguru

Dr. Dushani Palliyaguru leads Health Surveil as co-founder, CEO and senior toxicologist. Her expertise in toxicology and environmental health includes studying the biological effects of asbestos fibers, as well as other air pollutants and inhalation hazards. She believes in prevention-focused care and the importance of identifying how dangerous substances contribute to mesothelioma and other chronic diseases. She also shares her expertise with global scientific panels to improve environmental safety standards.

Medical Education & Expertise

• HealthSurveil, Co-founder, CEO, Senior Toxicologist
• World Health Organization, Expert Consultant
• University of Pittsburgh, Postdoctoral Training in Environmental Toxicology
• National Institute on Aging, Postdoctoral Research in Preclinical Studies for Chronic Disease Prevention
• University of Pittsburgh, Ph.D., Environmental & Occupational Health
• Healthcare Ready, Health Policy Fellow
• National Cancer Institute, Fellowship Program
• University of Massachusetts Medical School, Research Technician

Associations, Awards & Recognition

• US Fulbright Scholar, US Department of State, 2025
• Chair, Gordon Research Seminar on Biology of Aging, Barcelona, Spain, 2023
• K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award, NIH, 2022
• Excellence in Research Award, NIA/NIH, 2021
• Outstanding Postdoc Mentor Award, NIA/NIH, 2020
• Nathan W. Shock STAR Postdoctoral Mentorship Award, NIA/NIH, 2020
• Postdoc Award, Clinical and Translational Toxicology SS, Society of Toxicology, 2017
• Best Paper Award, International Conference of Non-communicable disease, Sri Lanka, 2017
• Ronald G. Thurman Award, First Place, Society of Toxicology, 2015
• American Institute of Chemists Award for Biochemistry, 2009
• Member, Society of Toxicology 

Why Choose Dr. Palliyaguru for Mesothelioma and Asbestos-Related Diseases?

Dr. Palliyaguru’s background in environmental health and toxicology makes her an important resource for understanding the dangers of asbestos exposure. Her research explores how inhaled toxins like asbestos fibers trigger biological changes that can lead to serious diseases, including cancers like mesothelioma. She applies this knowledge to prevention strategies that help protect future generations from occupational and environmental asbestos exposure.

She also brings international recognition and award-winning research experience to her work. Her leadership at HealthSurveil emphasizes risk assessment and safety, while her academic research adds depth to the medical community’s understanding of asbestos-related illnesses. For mesothelioma survivors and families, her expertise provides reassurance that science is advancing toward stronger protections and better prevention methods.

Publications of Dr. Palliyaguru

• Palliyaguru D. et al. (2021, November). Fasting blood glucose as a predictor of mortality: Lost in translation. Retrieved from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34508697/
• Palliyaguru D. et al. (2021, March 21). Study of Longitudinal Aging in Mice: Presentation of Experimental Techniques. Retrieved from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33211821/
• Palliyaguru D. et al. (2020, November). Combining a High Dose of Metformin With the SIRT1 Activator, SRT1720, Reduces Life Span in Aged Mice Fed a High-Fat Diet. Retrieved from https://academic.oup.com/biomedgerontology/article/75/11/2037/5859153?login=false
• Palliyaguru D. et al. (2020, July 3). Sulforaphane Diminishes the Formation of Mammary Tumors in Rats Exposed to 17β-Estradiol. Retrieved from https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/8/2282
• Palliyaguru D. et al. (2020, May). Perinatal diet influences health and survival in a mouse model of leukemia. Retrieved from https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11357-020-00199-9