MSc
| Name of Student | Year | Title | Supervisors | Thesis No. (Library) |
| N.M. Kiyas | 2020 | Study on identification of lipopolysaccharide types in Burkholderia pseudomallei strains isolated from patients in Sri Lanka | Dr. Enoka Corea Dr. Narmada Fernando Prof. Shiroma Handunnetti |
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| Y.B. Nipuna Saduni De Kostha | 2020 | Characterization of antigens of Enterobius vermicularis eggs | Prof. Sharmini Gunawardena Dr. Sisira L. Pathirana |
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| I.D.Janitha Hansinee Iddagoda | 2020 | Identification of allergens in Cocos nucifera, Artocarpus heterophyllus, Boerhavia diffusa and Moringa oleifera | Dr. Dhanushka Dassanayake Dr. Rajiva de Silva Prof. Neelika Malavige Mr. Peshala Gunasekera |
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| James Christadas Thambyrajah | 2020 | Preliminary study to detect mutations in UL97 gene in suspected Ganciclovir resistance CMV infected patients presented to a diagnostic laboratory | Dr. Jude Jayamaha Ms. Varuni Ratnayake Dr. Narmada Fernando |
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| Steven Carlington Mitini Nkhoma | 2018 | In vitro effects of ion pump and ion channel modulators on THP-1 derived macrophages and Mycobacterium bovis BCG | Dr. P Sisira L Pathirana Dr.TRG Narmada Fernando |
TMs – 152 |
| Henry Chukwuebuka Ezechukwa | 2018 | In vitro effects of Vernonia Zeylanica extract and solvent fraction on human basophils (KU 812 cells) | Prof. Shiroma M Handunnetti Ms. BA Dilani Rukshala |
TMs – 157 |
| M H J Dinuka Ariyaratne | 2017 | the Establishments of a Colourimetric Raverse Transcription Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification for the rapid detection of different strains of dengue virus | Prof Andrew Nguyen Dr. Dharshana De Silva Dr. OVDSJ Weerasena |
TMs – 146 |
| Ahana Kapuge Dona Varuni Yashodha Ratnayake | 2017 | A preliminary study on VP 1 gene based genotyping of BK virus isolated from kidney transplnt patients | Dr. Jude Jayamaha Dr. Thusitha Gajanayake Dr.TRG Narmada Fernando |
TMs – 147 |
| Asurappulige Harshani Shanika Hewagama | 2017 | Preliminary study on (CTLA – 4 ) gene mutation in infammatory bowel disease in Sri Lanka | Prof. Suranjith Seniviratne Prof. Shiroma M Handunnetti Dr. P Sisira L Pathirana |
TMs – 148 |
| Sam Gaythri | 2017 | In vitro study on the effect of antimicrobial agents on inflammatory cytokine response in leptospirosis | Prof. Shiroma M Handunnetti Prof . Senaka Rajapakse Dr.TRG Narmada Fernando |
TMs – 149 |
| Alawaththa Kankanamage Dasanthi lakmali | 2017 | A in vitro study to assess the potential of aqueous extracts of Munronia pinnata and Ixora coccinea to reserve the inhabition of neutrophil chemotaxis induced by advanced glycation end products | Prof. Shiroma M Handunnetti Prof. Sunil Premawansa Dr.TRG Narmada Fernando |
TMs – 150 |
| Bhakthi Maneesha Aluthgama Guruge | 2017 | Preliminary study on pollen records during South-West monsoon in selected location and direct effect of these pollens on basophil degarnulation | Dr. Rajiva De Silva Prof. Sunil Premawansa Dr. TRD Premathilake |
TMs – 151 |
| Shalinda Jude Arjuna Fernando | 2016 | Preliminary study on X – linked chronic granulomatous disease in Sri Lanka | Prof. Shiroma M Handunnetti Dr. Dharshana De Silva Dr. Rajiva De Silva |
TMs – 126 |
| Hasitha Shiran Weerasinghe | 2016 | Establishment of methods for retrieving Leptospira Organisms/ antigens in urine and blood | Prof. Sunil Premawansa Prof. Shiroma M Handunnetti Prof. Senaka Rajapakshe |
TMs – 127 |
| H.M. Shashika Prabuddhi Dayarathna | 2016 | The in vitro effect of pathogenic Leptospira on FOXP3 expression in lymphocytes | Dr. OVDSJ Weerasena Dr. TRG Narmada Fernando |
TMs – 128 |
| Noorul Mifra faiz | 2016 | Preliminary study on identification of autosomal recessive P47Phox mutations in patients with chronic granulomatous disease in Sri lanka | Prof. Shiroma M Handunnetti Dr. Dharshana De Silva Dr. Rajiva De Silva |
TMs – 129 |
| Sanjika Milhani Wickramasinghe Arachchi | 2016 | Assessment of RNS and ROS production by healthy phagocytic cells stimulated in vitro with Leptospira | Prof. Shiroma M Handunnetti Prof. Senaka Rajapakshe Ms. Daniya Edward |
TMs – 130 |
| Getawa Kandage Dilini Ishaka | 2016 | Preliminary study on allergenic pollen records from airborne samples in selected locations of urban and semi-urban areas in Western Province of Sri Lanka | Prof. Sunil Premawansa Prof. Shiroma M Handunnetti Dr. T.R. Premathilaka |
TMs – 131 |
| Amenda Fernando | 2016 | The effect of Munronia pinnata on natural killer (NK-92MI) cells | Dr. Swarna Hapuarachchi Dr. Narmada Fernando |
TMs – 136 |
| Anupama Rubasing Siriwardene | 2014 | Studies on Leptospira biflexa antigens using rat polyclonal antibodies | Dr. Shiroma M Handunnetti Prof. Sunil Premawansa |
TMs – 091 |
| D L Peshala Eranga Gunasekara | 2014 | Immunochmical characterization of Insect vonom of Apis dorsata fabricius (Bambara) in Sri Lanka (Hymeroptera; Apidae) | Dr. Shiroma M Handunnetti Dr. Rajiva de Silva Prof. Sunil Premawansa Prof. Sriyani Dias |
TMs – 092 |
| Achini Madurika Rathnayake | 2014 | Studies on effect of hot water extracts of Coriandrum sativum L and Coscinium fenestratum G. on immunostimulatory and anxiolytic activities of rats | Dr. Shiroma M Handunnetti Prof. WD Ratnasooriya |
TMs – 093 |
| S M Harindra Darshana Sathkumara | 2014 | Genetics of common variable immunolodeficiency role of transmembrane activator and calcium modulator and cyclophilin ligand interactor | Dr. Shiroma M Handunnetti Dr. Aruna de Silva Dr. Rajiva de Silva |
TMs – 094 |
| Thewarathrige Sathika Madusanka Fernanado | 2014 | Assessment of anti-leptospiral IgM and IgG antibodies by ELISA established using Leptospira biflaxa antigens | Dr. Shiroma M Handunnetti | TMs – 095 |
| Rasa Treeswaran | 2014 | Coogulation disorders in leptospirosis patients | Dr. Shiroma M Handunnetti Prof. Senaka Rajapakse Dr. Lalindra Gooneratne |
TMs – 098 |
| Yoshitha Santhushti Wahalathanthri | 2014 | Anti inflammatory activity of aqueous leaf extrat of Wallidda antidysenterica L. (Wrightia antidysenteriaca) in rat model | Prof. WD. Ratnasooriya Dr. Shiroma M Handunnetti Dr. Sirimal Premakumara |
TMs – 104 |
| Daniya Edward | 2012 | Immunostimulatory activity of combined hot water extracts of Coriandrum sativum L. and coscinium fenestratum m G. in rats | Dr. Sirimal Premakumara Dr. Shiroma M Handunnetti |
TMs – 071 |
| Thevarajah Wolttan | 2012 | Determination of serum lipid peroxide, antioxidant capacity and NOx level as biomarkers of oxidative stress in severe leptospirosis patients in Sri Lanka | Dr. Shiroma M Handunnetti Prof. Senaka Rajapakase |
TMs – 075 |
| A M Dimuthu Sachika Dilshan de Silva | 2011 | In vitro anti inflammatory activity of aqueous and solvent leaf extracts of Ixora coccinea and Vitex negundo | Dr. Shiroma M Handunnetti | TMs – 053 |
| Egwin Julie Eugene | 2011 | Comparison of serological diagnostic methods for leptospirosis | Dr. Shiroma M Handunnetti Prof. Senaka Rajapakse |
TMs – 055 |
| Mohamed Jaladeen Roshan Niloofa | 2011 | Seroconversion following vaccination with tetanus toxoid, to diagnose specific antibody deficiency in patients with recurrent infections | Dr. Janake Munasinghe Dr. Rajiva de Silva |
TMs – 060 |
| Rashmi Tippalagama | 2011 | HLA Typing of MHC Class I Molecules by PCR and Sequencing in Sri Lanka | Dr. A Dharshan De Silva Mr. KL Nandika Perera |
TMs – 062 |
| Shashika Dinethri Kothalawala | 2011 | Immunomodulatory activity of combined hot water extract of Coriandrum sativum L. and Coscinium fenestratum L. in rats | Dr. Sirimal Premakumara Dr. Shiroma M Handunnetti Prof. W Daya Ratnasooriya |
TMs – 064 |
| Shalani Anuradha Wickramasinghe | 2011 | Assessment of oxidative stress in severe leptospirosis patients | Dr. Shiroma M Handunnetti | TMs – 080 |
| Achini Sulochana Gammulle | 2010 | Effect of a leaf concentrate on rat platelet count | Prof. Preethi V Randeniya Prof. W Daya Ratnasooriya |
TMs – 045 |
| P D Nadeera Nilupamali Sirisena | 2010 | Studies on inhibitory effect of aqueous leaf extracts of the Vitex negundo on interacellular killing mechanisms of neutrophils | Dr. Shiroma M Handunnetti | TMs – 049 |
| Thilini Lalanthika Kalugalage | 2010 | Studies on serum NOx levels in Sri Lankan patients with leptospirosis | Dr. Shiroma M Handunnetti Prof. Senaka Rajapakse Prof. H Janaka de Silva |
TMs – 051 |
| AD Dulshara Sachini Amarasekara | 2009 | Laboratory tests to estabish markers of sperm oxidative stress in Sri Lanka males | Dr. Preethi V Randeniya | TMs – 037 |
| NK Rachitha Dilhani Wickramasinghe | 2009 | Modulation of human neutrophil functions by aqueous leaf extract and methanolic Leaf extract of Ixora coccinea | Dr. Shiroma M Handunnetti | TMs – 039 |
| Rohini I Gunaratna | 2009 | Serum nitrite levels in Sri Lankan patients with Leptospirosis | Dr. Shiroma M Handunnetti Prof. H Janaka de Silva Dr. Senaka Rajapakse |
TMs – 040 |
| Abirami Sivapatham | 2008 | Feasibility of using blood collected enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay | Prof. Kamani H Tennekoon | TMs – 028 |
| HL Chamathka Nanayakkara | 2008 | Effects of aqueous extracts of Anisomeles indica, Caesalpinia bonduc and Toddalia asiatica on pro-inflammatory mediators involved in the pathogenesis of malaria | Dr. Shiroma M Handunnetti | TMs – 029 |
| Maheshika Srimali Somarathna | 2008 | Detection of human antibody responses against domain II of Plasmodium vivax apical membrane antigen-1 using synthetic peptides in Sri Lanka | Dr. Preethi V Randeniya | TMs – 031 |
| Sherine Dilanthy Gnanaratnam | 2008 | Study of maternal insulin like growth factor 1 levels in normal pregnancies and in pregnancies complicated by pregnancy induced hypertension pre-eclampsia | Prof. Kamani H Tennekoon | TMs – 035 |
| KW Jayani Chathurani Kariyawasam | 2008 | In vitro anti-inflammatory mechanisms of Vitex negundo | Dr. Shiroma M Handunnetti | TMs – 081 |
| Asanka Aravinda Nanayakkara | 2007 | Anti-inflammatory effects of the methanolic leaf extracts and semi-purified fractions of Ixora coccinea on human leukocytes | Dr. Shiroma M Handunnetti | TMs – 018 |
| Kumaraguru Kalaiarashi | 2007 | Anti-inflammatory activity of aqueous and methanolic rhizome extracts of Alpina calcarata | Dr. Shiroma M Handunnetti | TMs – 022 |
| Ranga Sanjaya Wittachchi | 2007 | Detection of micrometastasis of breast cancer by immunohistochemical identification of K-19 antigen in axillary lymph nodes | Dr. Shiroma M Handunnetti | TMs – 023 |
| Sachinthika Goonetilleke | 2007 | Determination of serum IgA and rheumatoid factor IgA-RF in association with clinical manifestations in a population of rheumatoid arthritis patients in Sri Lanka | Dr. Preethi V Randeniya Dr. Lalith S Wijayaratne |
TMs – 026 |
| Menuwanthi Upadari Dissanayake | 2006 | Immunoepidemiology of the Plasmodium vivax merozoite surface protein-4 (MSP-4) in Sri Lanka: A preliminary study | Dr. Preethi V Randeniya | TMs – 014 |
| Sujeewa Priyadarshana de Silva | 2006 | Studies on anti-inflammatory effects of aqueous extracts of Vitex negundo, Ixora coccinea and Alpina calcarata on rat peritoneal cells | Dr. Shiroma M Handunnetti | TMs – 015 |
| Name of Student | Year | Title | Supervisors | Thesis No. (Library) |
| Dinithi Thathsara Mahaliyanage | 2020 | Study of a cohort of children with homocystinuria in Sri Lanka for selected variants in Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gane ( MTHFR) | Dr. Sumadee De Silva Prof. Nimal Punyasiri Dr. Eresha Jasinge |
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| Samarasinghe Achchillage Sauamya Madushani Samarasinghe | 2020 | Confirmation and characterization of a suspected deletion at the LHX4 gene locus in a child with growth hormone deficiency | Prof. K.S.H. de Silva Dr. Sudeshini Hewage Dr. Tharmini Sundralingam |
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| Amalie Abewardana Jayawickrama | 2020 | Development of a reporter gene assay for screening of anti-cancer drug leads which can target cancer stem cells | Dr. Sameera R. Samarakoon Dr. Kanishka S. Senathilake |
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| Dennis Kariuki Muthoni | 2020 | In vitro anti-cancer effects of 3-O-α-L-arabinosyl oleanolic acid on breast cancer stem cells grown in hypoxic condition | Dr. Sameera R. Samarakoon Dr. Poorna Piyathilaka |
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| Munugoda Hewa Nadeesha Jayamini Samarasinghe | 2020 | Study of a cohort of children with Homocystinuria in Sri Lanka for selected variants in Cystathione Beta Synthase gene (CBS) | Dr. Sumadee de Silva Prof. Nimal Punyasiri Dr. Eresha Jasinge |
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| K R T Lakshitha Kaushal Dayananda | 2019 | Development of genotype assay to detect Patatin-like phospholipase domain- containing 3 gene variant 1148M and Transmembrance 6 superfamily member 2 gene variant E167K to characterize above genotypes in a cohort of tamoxifen treated breast cancer patients in relation to the adverse hepatic effects and CYP2D6 polymorphisms reported | Prof. Kamani H Tennekoon Dr. A Sudeshini Hewage |
TMs – 153 |
| Saumya Nishanga Heendeniya | 2019 | Isolation and molecular identification of ethanol producing microbes in fermented decoctions (Arishta) | Dr. OVDSJ Weerasena Dr. L Nilupa R Gunarathne Mr. TMSG Thennakoon |
TMs – 154 |
| Anjana Harshani Jayasinghe Welikala | 2019 | Development of Y-SNP array based on major Y-haplotyps using multiplex PCR and SNaPshot minisequncing and validating on a few selected Sinhalese and Sri Lankan Tamil indviduals | Prof. Kamani H Tennekoon Dr. Ruwandi Ranasinghe |
TMs – 155 |
| Ahamed Ilyas Ahamed Imthikab | 2019 | Detection of somatic mutation of KRAS, BRAF and P1K3CA mutations in a cohort of patients with colorectal carcinoma in Sri Lanka | Dr. Sumadee de Silva Dr. Kanishka De Silva |
TMs – 156 |
| Wiligoda Liyanage Sasanka Charith Dilshan | 2019 | Detection of BRCAI large genomic rearrangements deletions in a cohort of young familial breast cancer patients in Sri Lanka | Dr. Sumadee de Silva Dr. Kanishka De Silva |
TMs – 158 |
| H G Amal Charindra Hulangamuwa | 2017 | Development of nano-assisted targeted drug dilivery system for breast bancer stem cells grown in hypoxic conditions | Prof. Needra karunarathne Dr. Sameera Samarakoon Mr. Meran K Ediriweera |
TMs – 137 |
| A A Dipun Nirmal Perera | 2017 | Development of an in vitro transgenic model for anti-cancer drug discovery | Prof. Kamani H Tennekoon Dr. Sameera Samarakoon Dr. Kanishka de Silva |
TMs – 138 |
| Muthumuni Chavithra Jayangi De Silva | 2017 | Expression, purification and characterization of recombinat anti-diabetic drug target, Pparγ peroxisome proliferator activated receptor Gamma | Dr. Sumdee De Silva Dr. Y.S. Wijaysinghe |
TMs – 139 |
| Amali Shanya Fernando | 2017 | Analysis of mitochondrial and Y- chromosome haplogroups among Sinhalese individuals with different Alu Polymorphisms | Dr. Ruwandi Ranasinghe Prof. Kamani H Tennekoon Dr. Niraj Rai |
TMs – 140 |
| Tolulope Peter Saliu | 2017 | In silico and in vitro screening of small compound library on breast cancer stem cells | Dr. Sameera Samarakoon Dr. Achyat Adhikari |
TMs – 141 |
| Rajphriyadharshini Rajmohan | 2017 | Development of barcodes for medicinal plant ” Babila” (Sida species) in Sri Lanka | Dr. OVDSJ Weerasena Dr. TMSG Thennakoon |
TMs – 142 |
| Nuwanka kasuntharaka Abeysinghe | 2017 | Evaluation of in vitro anti-cancer effects of Compound A isolated from Vernonia zeylanica on embryonal carcinoma cells (NTERA-2 cl.D1) | Prof. M. Ira Thabrew Dr. Sameera Samarakoon |
TMs – 143
TMs – 175 |
| Hetti Arachchige Kanishka Mihirani Dharmarathne | 2017 | Gentic charecterization and molecular phylogency of Aedes aegypti ( Diptera: Culicidae) in Sri Lanka based on COI gene | Dr. OVDSJ Weerasena Dr. Gayani Galhena Mr. K.L. Nandika Perera |
TMs – 144 |
| Somasundaram Praveenan | 2017 | Analysis of common genetic mutation in a cohort of children with the salt wasting from of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia | Prof. Kamani H Tennekoon Prof. Shamya de Silva Dr. A.Sudeshini Hewage |
TMs – 145 |
| Punsisi Rasara Weerasooriya | 2016 | Preliminary study on common human Alu polymorphisms in Sinhalese individuals | Prof. Kamani H Tennekoon Dr. Ruwandi Ranasinghe |
TMs – 132 |
| Gethmini Peshala Jayasundara | 2016 | Detection of Pathogenic mutations in hotspot regions in exon II of BRCA 1 gene in a cohort of Sri Lankan young familial breast cancer patients | Dr. Sumadee de Silva Dr. Kanishka de Silva |
TMs – 133 |
| C P Varuni Vindya Priyadarshani | 2016 | Evaluvating the anticancer effects of a polyherbal mixture on Iung cancer cells (NCI- H292) | Prof. M. Ira Thabrew Dr. Sameera Samarakoon |
TMs – 134
TMs -173 |
| Mohan Singh Rana | 2016 | Development of nano assisted dual delivery system for delivery of siRNR of P glycoprotein with cancer stem cells targeted anti cancer drug | Prof. Needra Karunarathne Dr. Sameera Samarakoon Mr. Meran K Ediriweera |
TMs – 135 |
| Godiraone Bosy Motube | 2015 | A prilot study on humonal immuner response to pathogenic Leptospira spp in rats | Dr. Shiroma M Handunnetti Prof. Sunil Premawansa |
TMs – 108 |
| Luxmiga Tharmarajah | 2015 | Evaluation of the effects of proanthocynidins from the bark of Thespeion populnea (L.) sol.ex correa, on cell survival and apoptosis, of human hepatoma (HepG2) cells | Prof. Ira Thabrew Dr. C. Padumadasa Dr. Sameera R Samarakoon |
TMs – 109
TMs – 176 |
| M V Madusha Lakmali Jayasundara | 2015 | A pilot study on selected point mutations of CYP21A2 gene among a cohort of Sri Lankan children with congenital adrenal hyperplosia | Prof. Kamani H Tennekoon Prof. Shamya de Silva Ms. A Sudeshini Hewage |
TMs – 110 |
| Ishani Wickramage | 2015 | Prevalence of seleted polymorphisms of CYP2D6 gene in a cohort of breast cancer patients: Association with poor response to tamoxifen | Prof. KH Tennekoon Dr. Yasantha Ariyaratne Ms. AS Hewage Ms. T Sundralingam |
TMs – 111 |
| Nivethika Sivakumaran | 2015 | Evaluation of proapoptotic effects and apoptosis related gene expression in response to govainadine in breast cancer cells | Dr. Sameera Samarakoon Dr. Achyut Adhikari |
TMs – 112 |
| Saunda Hannadiga Dhananji Kanchana Jayathilaka | 2015 | A Pilot study CYP21A2 gene deletion among a cohort of Sri Lankan children with congenital adrenal hyperplosia | Prof. Kamani H Tennekoon Prof. Shamya de Silva |
TMs – 113 |
| Adnan Ahmad | 2015 | Designing of InDel markers and applicability study of InDel marker in varietal defferentiation of Sri Lankan rice | Dr. OVDSJ Weerasena Prof. Nisha S Kottearachchi |
TMs – 114 |
| Budhil Devin de Silva | 2015 | Immunochemical characterization of venom of the trap jaw ant, Odontomachus simillimus (Dala kadiya) | Dr. Rajiva de Silva Prof. Sunil Premawansa Dr. Shiroma M Handunnetti Prof. Sriyani Dias |
TMs – 115 |
| M K Sammanie Jayalath | 2015 | Optimization of a purification method of cellulase from the fungus Beaureria felina | Dr. OVDSJ Weerasena | TMs – 116 |
| H S Polgahamullage Chamila Iromi | 2015 | Effects of natural compounds on embryonic cancer stem cell line (NTERA-2-cl.D1) : Optimization of on in vitro model to evalute induced differentiation as atherapeutic target of cancer | Dr. Sameera R Samarakoon | TMs – 117 |
| Nwokwn Chukwumaobim Daniel Uzochukwu | 2015 | Expression of apoptosis – Related genes in response to improved Gedunin by nano-encapsulation in human amall-cell Lung cancer (NCI – H292) cell line | Dr. Sameera R Samarakoon Prof. Needra Karunaratne |
TMs – 118 |
| Chathuri Pabasara Karunarathna Weeraman | 2015 | Genetic screening of Inducible T-Cell Co-stimulator (ICOS) in patints with common variable Immunodeficiency (CVID) | Dr. Rajiva de Silva Dr. A Dharshana de Silva Dr. Shiroma M Handunnetti |
TMs – 119 |
| Gampolawaduge Gayani Manjula Fonseka | 2015 | DNA barcoding and analysis of latex protein profile of Sri Lankan mountain papaya | Dr. OVDSJ Weerasena Prof. Nisha S Kottearachchi |
TMs – 120 |
| Kulanga Manthi Gunasena | 2015 | Isolation and molecular identification of pectin degrading fungi and determination of pectinases activity | Dr. OVDSJ Weerasena | TMs – 121 |
| Rashmi Vasundhara Gamage | 2015 | Association of BRCA2 N372H polymorphism with breast cancer susceptibility in young breast cancer patients in Sri Lanka | Dr. Sumadee De Silva Dr. Kanishka De Silva |
TMs – 122 |
| Jesiska Nirmalee Lawe | 2015 | A molecular phylogenetic analysis of six unknown amphibiam species of the genue pseudophilautus in sri Lanka. | Dr. Sameera R Samarakoon Mr. L J Mendis Wickramasinghe |
TMs – 123 |
| Wanigasekara Arachchillage Gihan Chinthaka Jayawardana | 2015 | Design and optimization of new set of primers to determine Insulin Growth Factor – II 820 G>A Polymorphism | Dr. Nalinda De Silva Dr. Sumadee de Silva |
TMs – 124 |
| Gayathri Karunanithy | 2015 | Mutational analysis of B Cell activating factor receptor (BAFF-R) in patients with common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) in Sri Lanka a pilot study | Prof. Shiroma M Handunnetti Dr. A. Dharshana De Silva Dr. Rajiva De Silva |
TMs – 125 |
| B M Lakshika Perera Jayasekara | 2014 | Screening of a cohort of Sri Lankan young onset brest cancer patients for c.21752176 insA mutation in the BRCA 2 gene | Prof. Kamani H Tennekoon Dr. Sumade de silva |
TMs – 096 |
| H M A Prabuddhika Kumari Saumya Herath | 2014 | PCR Opetimization and sequencing to detect-y chromosome haplogroups in Sri Lankan individuals | Prof. Kamani H Tennekoon Ms. R Ranasinghe |
TMs – 097 |
| Joanne Tiphaina Kotelawala | 2014 | Isolation, biochemical and molecular characterization of probiotics in traditional varieties of fermented rice | Dr. Radhika Samarasekara Dr. OVDSJ Weerasena Dr. W Divisekera |
TMs – 099 |
| Koshala Chathuri de Silva | 2014 | Possible potentiation of antiproliferative effect of tamoxifen in MCF – 7 breast cancer cells by a bioactive extract of mangrove plant Scyphiphon hydrophyllacea: A pilot study | Prof. Kamani H Tennekoon Dr. Sameera R Samarakoon |
TMs – 100 |
| H D A Jayamini Chathurika Harasgama | 2013 | Effects of the combined hot water extract of Coriandrum sativum L. and Coscinium fenestratum G. on B – cell activation and expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase | Dr. Shiroma M Handunnetti Dr. OVDSJ Weerasena Dr. Sirimal Premakumara |
TMs – 082 |
| Nagaratnam Nirupa | 2013 | Exatraction of DNA from old bones : Optimization of methods and assessment of suitability for individual identification | Prof. Kamani H Tennekoon Ms. Ruwandi Ranasinghe |
TMs – 083 |
| Vahinipriya Manoharan | 2013 | Optimization of DNA extraction from paraffin embedded tissues and preliminary analysis of somatic mutation of TP53 in breast cancer | Prof. Kamani H Tennekoon Prof. Preethika Angunawela Dr. Sumade de silva |
TMs – 084 |
| B V Loshini Ravima Ranaweera | 2013 | Immunomodulatory activity of Samahan: A herbal formulation in Sri Lankan market | Dr. Shiroma M Handunnetti Dr. OVDSJ Weerasena |
TMs – 085 |
| Rashini Yasara Baragamaarachchi | 2013 | Optimization of comet assay and genotoxicity assessment of herbal extracts by comet assay | Dr. Shiroma M Handunnetti Dr. OVDSJ Weerasena Dr. Radhika Samarasekara |
TMs – 086 |
| Tharmini Sundralingam | 2013 | Development of a multiplex SNP assay for selected CYP2D6 genotypes | Prof. Kamani H Tennekoon Ms. A Sudeshini Hewage |
TMs – 087 |
| Ganeshapatham Janutharsan | 2013 | Evalution of suitability of an HPLC assay for the quantification of 1, 25 – dihydroxyvitamin D3 in human serum samples | Dr. Nimal Punyasiri Prof. Eric H Karunanayake |
TMs – 088 |
| Rajagopal Kajaluxan | 2013 | Plasma free amino acid concentration in a group of apparently healthy aduits | Prof. Eric H Karunanayake Dr. Nimal Punyasiri |
TMs – 089 |
| Tharasagini Nanthaprakash | 2013 | Association of endometriosis and p53 gene codon 72 polymorphism in a group of Sri Lankan women | Dr. Nalinda Silva Dr. Sumadee de Silva |
TMs – 090 |
| A P Prabha Rajini Amarasinghe | 2012 | Development of barcodes for a Sri Lankan medicinal plant Plectranthus hadiensis | Dr. OVDSJ Weerasena Dr. Radhika Samarasekara Dr. DAS Siriwardhane |
TMs – 067 |
| Anuka Sanuri Mendis | 2012 | Evaluation of the cytotoxic and apoptosis enhancing effects of a methanolic extract of managifera zeylanica bark in HepG2 Cells | Prof. Ira Thabrew | TMs – 068
TMs – 174 |
| Bharathy Sancheav | 2012 | Molecular characterization of cellulose degrading fungus and extraction and purification of cellulase | Dr. OVDSJ Weerasena | TMs – 069 |
| Chanthirika Shanmuganathan | 2012 | Development of multiplex RT-PCR for detection of apoptotic related gene expression in MCF-7 breast cancer cell line | Dr. OVDSJ Weerasena Mr. Sameera R Samarakoon |
TMs – 070 |
| Kalavitigoda Vidanayalaya Parasana Kithsiri Bandara | 2012 | Screening of familial ovarian cancer patients for pathogenic mutations in the BRCA2 Gene: A preliminary study | Prof. Eric H Karunanayake | TMs – 072 |
| Nadarajah Kanthakumaran | 2012 | Molecular Characterization of inland and coastal populations of morphologically identified Anopheles subpictus species B in Sri Lanka | Dr. S Nobel Surendran Dr. OVDSJ Weerasena |
TMs – 073 |
| Sanjayan Muraleetharan | 2012 | Ankyrin repeat domine 30A (NY-BR-1) and Mammaglobin-B as markers for detection of micrometastasis of breast cancer | Dr. Shiroma M Handunnetti Dr. OVDSJ Weerasena |
TMs – 074 |
| Vidanage Erangee Navoda Mendis | 2012 | Cloning and characterization of selected clones of Setaria digitata | Prof. Eric H Karunanayake | TMs – 076 |
| Sreegowri Sinthanaichselvan | 2012 | A preliminary analysis on mitochondrial haplogroups | Prof. Kamani H Tennekoon | TMs – 079 |
| Ediriweera Patabendige Meran Keshawa | 2011 | Use of microsatellite markers to analyze genetic diversity of old seedling tea (Camellia sinensis L.) in Sri Lanka | Dr. KM Mewan | TMs – 054 |
| Ishani Premathilake Gammana Liyanage | 2011 | Effect of an herbal extract on Bcl-2 and Bax expression in endometrial carcinoma cells | Prof. Ira Thabrew | TMs – 056
TMs – 178 |
| Kanishka Sithira Senathilake | 2011 | Characterization of selected clones from a cDNA Library of Setaria digitata | Prof. Eric H Karunanayake | TMs – 057 |
| Karunarathna Handagamage Thissa Karunarathna | 2011 | Development of molecular markers to differentiate herbicide resistant and herbicide susceptible rice varieties | Dr. OVDSJ Weerasena Dr. Shyama Weerakoon |
TMs – 058 |
| Melewwe Thanthirige Rasika Lasanthi | 2011 | Genetic differentiation and Development of varietal specific AFLP markers for some Artocarpus heterophyllus lam varieties in Sri Lanka | Dr. OVDSJ Weerasena Prof. DKNG Pushpakumara |
TMs – 059 |
| Muthuthanthriege Dilusha Maduranganie Fernando | 2011 | Mutation in growth hormone releasing hormone receptor (GHRHR) and sequence variations in children with growth hormone deficiency; A preliminary study | Dr. Faiz Marikar Dr. Shamya De Silva |
TMs – 061 |
| Saman Bharatha Kotigala | 2011 | Effect of herbal extract on the expression of Caspase 3 and Caspase 9 in endometrial carcinoma cells | Prof. Kamani H Tennekoon | TMs – 063 |
| Sudirikkuge Iresha Chandramali Silva | 2011 | Differentiation of selected Piper nigrum L (Black pepper ) cultivars in Sri Lanka using morphological and AFLP markers | Dr. OVDSJ Weerasena Dr. JM Senevirathne |
TMs – 065 |
| Warnakulasuriya Ayendra Milani Peiris | 2011 | Identification of allelic diversity in badh2 locus of traditional rice varieties in Sri Lanka | Dr. OVDSJ Weerasena Dr Nisha Kottearachchi |
TMs – 066 |
| UG Imalki Upamalika Kariyawasam | 2011 | Growth hormone mutation and sequence variants in children with growth hormone deficiency – A preliminary study | Dr.Faiz Marikar Prof. Shamya de Silva |
TMs – 077 |
| A R M Nishanthi Niroshika Kumari Ratnayake | 2010 | Survivin gene expression in hepatocellular carcinoma cell line : Optimization of PCR condition and effect of a herbal decoction | Prof. Ira Thabrew | TMs – 046
TMs – 177 |
| H D Poornima Yasasni | 2010 | The CA promoter polymorphism of IGF-1 gene in pre-eclampsia /(PIH) pregnancy induced hypertension | Prof. Kamani H Tennekoon | TMs – 047 |
| Kumarathy Kumarasivam | 2010 | Restriction fragment length polymorphism qnalysis of the OSA3 gene in Oryza sativa | Dr. Dilantha Gunawardana | TMs – 048 |
| Shasheema Seehaprabha Wickramasekara | 2010 | Molecular analysis of the F1 hybrid plants (triploids ABC) to confirm the true bybridity between Brassica juncea and Brassica oleracea | Dr. OVDSJ Weerasena Dr. Shyama Weerakoon |
TMs – 050 |
| Wattu Hewage Yomendra Dilanka De Silva | 2010 | Detection of micrometastasis of breast cancer using Cytokeratin-19 based reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction | Dr. Shroma M Handunnetti Dr. OVDSJ Weerasena |
TMs – 052 |
| K L Nandika Sriyantha Perera | 2009 | Molecular characterization of Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates in Sri Lanka utilizing the mycobacterium interspersed repetitive unit (MIRU) typing method | Dr. A Dharshan De Silva | TMs – 038 |
| Shaliny Sinnathamby | 2009 | H 19 polymorphism in newborns born to mothers with pregnancy induced hypertension/pre-ecalmpsia | Prof. Kamani H Tennekoon | TMs – 041 |
| Tharindra Prasadinie Siriwardhane | 2009 | IGF-II Apal polymorphism in newborns born to mothers with pregnancy induced hypertension/pre-ecalmpsia | Prof. Kamani H Tennekoon | TMs – 042 |
| Upanga Mudushani Kannangara | 2009 | Genetic diversity assessment of Finger millet using microsatellite markers | Prof. Kamani H Tennekoon Dr. PN Dassanayake Dr. OVDSJ Weerasena |
TMs – 043 |
| W B W M R Yasmin Chathurika Aluwihare | 2009 | Isolation and characterization of putative plant disease resistance gene analogs (RGAS) from Sri Lankan rice varieties | Prof. Kamani H Tennekoon Dr. OVDSJ Weerasena |
TMs – 044 |
| Komagal Vythilingam | 2008 | Characterization of mutations and sequence variants in exon 11 of BRCA -1 gene in Sporadic Breast Cancer: A preliminary study on Sri Lankan patients | Prof. Kamani H Tennekoon | TMs – 030 |
| Minoli Erandika Perera | 2008 | Development of a molecular marker to detect salt tolerant Sri Lankan rice varieties | Prof. Kamani H Tennekoon Dr. OVDSJ Weerasena |
TMs – 032 |
| Samarakoonge Sameera Ranganath Samarakoon | 2008 | Cloning, sequencing and characterization of filarial parasite specific genes | Prof. Eric H Karunanayake | TMs – 033 TMs – 034 |
| Y Supunsiri Wijayasinghe | 2008 | Maternal plasma levels of placental growth factor in pregnancy induced hypertension/ pre-eclampsia | Prof. Kamani H Tennekoon Prof. Eric H Karunanayake |
TMs – 036 |
| Anton Dilic Niroshan Dalpethado | 2007 | Amplification and sequence characterization of resistance gene analog (RGA) markers from Sri Lankan traditional rice varieties | Prof. Kamani H Tennekoon Dr. OVDSJ Weerasena |
TMs – 017 |
| H V Gayani Samanlatha Wickramaratne | 2007 | Screening for germ line mutations in exon 12 of BRCA 2 gene in a selected group of patients with family history of breast cancer and ovarian cancer | Prof. Kamani H Tennekoon Prof. Eric H Karunanayake |
TMs – 019 |
| H A Chrishani Imalka Kumari Rodrigo | 2007 | Screening of a selected group of Sri Lankan breast cancer patients for germ-line mutations in exon 7 of BRCA 2 gene | Prof. Kamani H Tennekoon Prof. Eric H Karunanayake |
TMs – 020 |
| K G Sameera Upanada Ariyawansa | 2007 | Isolation and characterization of putative plant disease resistance gene analogs (RGA) from Sri Lankan traditional rice varieties | Prof. Kamani H Tennekoon Dr. OVDSJ Weerasena |
TMs – 021 |
| RDWMAS Asiri Wijekoon | 2007 | Development of simple sequence repeat DNA polymorphism (SSR) marker to detect salinity tolerant rice varieties in Sri Lanka | Prof. Kamani H Tennekoon Dr. E Niroshini |
TMs – 024 |
| Rozani Joseph Gunanarajah | 2007 | Screening for germ-line mutations of exon-8 in the P53 gene in a family with a BRCA-1 mutation | Prof. Kamani H Tennekoon Prof. Eric H Karunanayake |
TMs – 025 |
| Senanayakage Mahesh Chathuranga Senanayake | 2007 | Genetic differentiation of finger millet varieties using AFLP markers | Prof. Kamani H Tennekoon Dr. OVDSJ Weerasena Dr. PN Dasanayake |
TMs – 027 |
| R A Chamila Ruwandi Ranasinghe | 2007 | Optimisation of PCR conditions for the amplification of hypervariable region I and hypervariable region II in the human mitochondrial D loop | Prof. Kamani H Tennekoon Prof. Eric H Karunanayake |
TMs – 078 |
| Annmarie Dinushika Gunaratne | 2006 | Screening of Sri Lankan breast cancer patients for germ line mutations in exon 8 of TP53 gene | Prof. Eric H Karunanayake Prof. Kamani H Tennekoon |
TMs – 013 |
| Weerakonda Arachchige Gihan Dhanushka Indraguptha | 2006 | Differentiation of Sri Lankan rice varieties using AFLP markers | Prof. Eric H Karunanayake Dr. OVDSJ Weerasena |
TMs – 016 |
| Name of Student | Year | Title | Supervisors | Thesis No. (Library) |
| J A Roshan Priyarangana Perera | 2014 | Analysis of the occurrence of cis-regulatory elements in the first introus of human genes | Prof. TL Shamala Tirimanne Dr. A Ruvan Weerasinghe Ms. C Rupika Wijesinghe |
TMs – 101 |
| Sumudu Rangika Samarasinghe | 2014 | In silico analysis missense mutations in human grawth hormone: The impact on protein structure, dynamics and stability | Prof. Kamani H Tennekoon Dr. Jose R Valverde Dr. Sumadee de Silava |
TMs – 102 |
| Karthika Mayan | 2014 | Molecular docking study of selected natural compounds for cancer stem cells trageted anti-cancer activity | Prof. Kamani H Tennekoon Dr. Sameera R Samarakoon Dr. A Siriwardana |
TMs – 103 |
| S P Bhagya Madhubhanie Senadheera | 2014 | Biological signatures across seven dominant human cancer in Sri Lanka. | Prof. Eric H Karunanayake Dr. A Ruvan Weerasinghe Ms. MWAC Rupika Wijesinghe |
TMs – 105
TMS -106 |
| Hamsini Ketheswarasorma | 2014 | Analysis of protein interaction network (PIN) causing breast cancer | Dr. A Ruvan Weerasinghe Dr. Sumadee de Silva Ms. MWAC Rupika Wijesinghe |
TMs – 107 |