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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”MSc” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left|color:%23660000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_tabs style=”outline” color=”pink” active_section=”1″][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-graduation-cap” add_icon=”true” title=”Cellular and Molecular Immunology” tab_id=”1597983613770-7a4f2318-7daa”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name of Student<\/strong><\/td>\nYear<\/strong><\/td>\nTitle<\/strong><\/td>\nSupervisors<\/strong><\/td>\nThesis No. (Library)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
N.M. Kiyas<\/td>\n2020<\/td>\nStudy on identification of lipopolysaccharide types in Burkholderia pseudomallei<\/em> strains isolated from patients in Sri Lanka<\/td>\nDr.\u00a0 Enoka Corea
\nDr.\u00a0 Narmada Fernando
\nProf.\u00a0 Shiroma Handunnetti<\/td>\n		 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Y.B. Nipuna Saduni De Kostha<\/td>\n2020<\/td>\nCharacterization of antigens of Enterobius vermicularis<\/em> eggs<\/td>\nProf.\u00a0 Sharmini Gunawardena
\nDr.\u00a0 Sisira L. Pathirana<\/td>\n		 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
I.D.Janitha Hansinee Iddagoda<\/td>\n2020<\/td>\nIdentification of allergens in Cocos nucifera, Artocarpus heterophyllus, Boerhavia diffusa<\/em> and Moringa oleifera<\/em><\/td>\nDr. Dhanushka Dassanayake
\nDr. Rajiva de Silva
\nProf. Neelika Malavige
\nMr. Peshala Gunasekera<\/td>\n		 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
James Christadas Thambyrajah<\/td>\n2020<\/td>\nPreliminary study to detect mutations in UL97 gene in suspected\u00a0 Ganciclovir resistance CMV infected patients presented to a diagnostic laboratory<\/td>\nDr. Jude Jayamaha
\nMs. Varuni Ratnayake
\nDr. Narmada Fernando<\/td>\n		 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Steven Carlington Mitini Nkhoma<\/td>\n2018<\/td>\nIn vitro<\/em> effects of ion pump and ion channel modulators on THP-1 derived macrophages and Mycobacterium bovis<\/em> BCG<\/td>\nDr. P Sisira L Pathirana
\nDr.TRG Narmada Fernando<\/td>\n		TMs – 152<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Henry Chukwuebuka Ezechukwa<\/td>\n2018<\/td>\nIn vitro<\/em> effects of Vernonia Zeylanica<\/em> extract and solvent fraction on human basophils (KU 812 cells)<\/td>\nProf. Shiroma M Handunnetti
\nMs. BA Dilani Rukshala<\/td>\n		TMs – 157<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
M H J Dinuka Ariyaratne<\/td>\n2017<\/td>\nthe Establishments\u00a0 of a Colourimetric Raverse Transcription Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification for the rapid detection of different strains of dengue virus<\/td>\nProf Andrew Nguyen
\nDr. Dharshana De Silva
\nDr. OVDSJ Weerasena<\/td>\n		TMs – 146<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ahana Kapuge Dona Varuni Yashodha Ratnayake<\/td>\n2017<\/td>\nA preliminary study on VP 1<\/em> gene based genotyping of BK virus isolated from kidney transplnt patients<\/td>\nDr. Jude Jayamaha
\nDr. Thusitha Gajanayake
\nDr.TRG Narmada Fernando<\/td>\n		TMs – 147<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Asurappulige Harshani Shanika Hewagama<\/td>\n2017<\/td>\nPreliminary study on (CTLA – 4 ) gene mutation in infammatory bowel disease in Sri Lanka<\/td>\nProf. Suranjith\u00a0 Seniviratne
\nProf. Shiroma M Handunnetti
\nDr. P Sisira L Pathirana<\/td>\n		TMs – 148<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sam Gaythri<\/td>\n2017<\/td>\nIn vitro<\/em> study on the effect of antimicrobial agents on inflammatory cytokine response in leptospirosis<\/td>\nProf. Shiroma M Handunnetti
\nProf . Senaka Rajapakse
\nDr.TRG Narmada Fernando<\/td>\n		TMs – 149<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Alawaththa Kankanamage Dasanthi lakmali<\/td>\n2017<\/td>\nA in vitro<\/em> study to assess the potential of aqueous extracts of Munronia pinnata<\/em> and Ixora coccinea<\/em> to reserve the inhabition of neutrophil chemotaxis induced by advanced glycation end products<\/td>\nProf. Shiroma M Handunnetti
\nProf. Sunil Premawansa
\nDr.TRG Narmada Fernando<\/td>\n		TMs – 150<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bhakthi Maneesha Aluthgama Guruge<\/td>\n2017<\/td>\nPreliminary study on pollen records during South-West monsoon in selected location and direct effect of these pollens on basophil degarnulation<\/td>\nDr. Rajiva De Silva
\nProf. Sunil Premawansa
\nDr. TRD Premathilake<\/td>\n		TMs – 151<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shalinda Jude Arjuna Fernando<\/td>\n2016<\/td>\nPreliminary study on X – linked chronic granulomatous disease in Sri Lanka<\/td>\nProf. Shiroma M Handunnetti
\nDr. Dharshana De Silva
\nDr. Rajiva De Silva<\/td>\n		TMs – 126<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hasitha Shiran Weerasinghe<\/td>\n2016<\/td>\nEstablishment of methods for retrieving Leptospira<\/em> Organisms\/ antigens in urine and blood<\/td>\nProf. Sunil Premawansa
\nProf. Shiroma M Handunnetti
\nProf. Senaka Rajapakshe<\/td>\n		TMs – 127<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
H.M. Shashika Prabuddhi Dayarathna<\/td>\n2016<\/td>\nThe in vitro<\/em> effect of pathogenic Leptospira<\/em> on FOXP3 expression in lymphocytes<\/td>\nDr. OVDSJ Weerasena
\nDr. TRG Narmada Fernando<\/td>\n		TMs – 128<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Noorul Mifra faiz<\/td>\n2016<\/td>\nPreliminary study on identification of autosomal recessive P47Phox<\/em> mutations in patients with chronic granulomatous disease in Sri lanka<\/td>\nProf. Shiroma M Handunnetti
\nDr. Dharshana De Silva
\nDr. Rajiva De Silva<\/td>\n		TMs – 129<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sanjika Milhani\u00a0 Wickramasinghe Arachchi<\/td>\n2016<\/td>\nAssessment of RNS and ROS production by healthy phagocytic cells stimulated in vitro<\/em> with Leptospira<\/em><\/td>\nProf. Shiroma M Handunnetti
\nProf. Senaka Rajapakshe
\nMs. Daniya Edward<\/td>\n		TMs – 130<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Getawa Kandage Dilini Ishaka<\/td>\n2016<\/td>\nPreliminary study on allergenic pollen records from airborne samples in selected locations of urban and semi-urban\u00a0 areas in Western Province of Sri Lanka<\/td>\nProf. Sunil Premawansa
\nProf. Shiroma M Handunnetti
\nDr. T.R. Premathilaka<\/td>\n		TMs – 131<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Amenda Fernando<\/td>\n2016<\/td>\nThe effect of Munronia pinnata<\/em> on natural killer (NK-92MI) cells<\/td>\nDr. Swarna Hapuarachchi
\nDr. Narmada Fernando<\/td>\n		TMs – 136<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Anupama Rubasing Siriwardene<\/td>\n2014<\/td>\nStudies on Leptospira biflexa<\/em> antigens using rat polyclonal antibodies<\/td>\nDr. Shiroma M Handunnetti
\nProf. Sunil Premawansa<\/td>\n		TMs – 091<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
D L Peshala Eranga Gunasekara<\/td>\n2014<\/td>\nImmunochmical characterization of Insect vonom of Apis dorsata<\/em> fabricius (Bambara) in Sri Lanka (Hymeroptera; Apidae)<\/td>\nDr. Shiroma M Handunnetti
\nDr. Rajiva de Silva
\nProf. Sunil Premawansa
\nProf. Sriyani Dias<\/td>\n		TMs – 092<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Achini Madurika Rathnayake<\/td>\n2014<\/td>\nStudies on effect of hot water extracts of Coriandrum sativum L<\/em> and Coscinium fenestratum G.<\/em> on immunostimulatory and anxiolytic activities of rats<\/td>\nDr. Shiroma M Handunnetti
\nProf. WD Ratnasooriya<\/td>\n		TMs – 093<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
S M Harindra Darshana Sathkumara<\/td>\n2014<\/td>\nGenetics of common variable immunolodeficiency role of transmembrane activator and calcium modulator and cyclophilin ligand interactor<\/td>\nDr. Shiroma M Handunnetti
\nDr. Aruna de Silva
\nDr. Rajiva de Silva<\/td>\n		TMs – 094<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thewarathrige Sathika Madusanka Fernanado<\/td>\n2014<\/td>\nAssessment of anti-leptospiral IgM and IgG antibodies by ELISA established using Leptospira biflaxa antigens<\/td>\nDr. Shiroma M Handunnetti<\/td>\nTMs – 095<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rasa Treeswaran<\/td>\n2014<\/td>\nCoogulation disorders in leptospirosis patients<\/td>\nDr. Shiroma M Handunnetti
\nProf. Senaka Rajapakse
\nDr. Lalindra Gooneratne<\/td>\n		TMs – 098<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yoshitha Santhushti Wahalathanthri<\/td>\n2014<\/td>\nAnti inflammatory activity of aqueous leaf extrat of Wallidda antidysenterica L. (Wrightia antidysenteriaca)<\/em> in rat model<\/td>\nProf. WD. Ratnasooriya
\nDr. Shiroma M Handunnetti
\nDr. Sirimal Premakumara<\/td>\n		TMs – 104<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Daniya Edward<\/td>\n2012<\/td>\nImmunostimulatory activity of combined hot water extracts of Coriandrum sativum L.<\/em> and coscinium fenestratum m G.<\/em> in rats<\/td>\nDr. Sirimal Premakumara
\nDr. Shiroma M Handunnetti<\/td>\n		TMs – 071<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thevarajah Wolttan<\/td>\n2012<\/td>\n\u00a0Determination of serum lipid peroxide, antioxidant capacity and NOx level as biomarkers of oxidative stress in severe leptospirosis patients in Sri Lanka<\/td>\nDr. Shiroma M Handunnetti
\nProf. Senaka Rajapakase<\/td>\n		TMs – 075<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A M Dimuthu Sachika Dilshan de Silva<\/td>\n2011<\/td>\nIn vitro<\/em> anti inflammatory activity of aqueous and solvent leaf extracts of Ixora coccinea<\/em> and Vitex negundo<\/em><\/td>\nDr. Shiroma M Handunnetti<\/td>\nTMs – 053<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Egwin Julie Eugene<\/td>\n2011<\/td>\nComparison of serological diagnostic methods for leptospirosis<\/td>\nDr. Shiroma M Handunnetti
\nProf. Senaka Rajapakse<\/td>\n		TMs – 055<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mohamed Jaladeen Roshan Niloofa<\/td>\n2011<\/td>\nSeroconversion following vaccination with tetanus toxoid, to diagnose specific antibody deficiency in patients with recurrent infections<\/td>\nDr. Janake Munasinghe
\nDr. Rajiva de Silva<\/td>\n		TMs – 060<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rashmi Tippalagama<\/td>\n2011<\/td>\nHLA Typing of MHC Class I Molecules by PCR and Sequencing in Sri Lanka<\/td>\nDr. A Dharshan De Silva
\nMr. KL Nandika Perera<\/td>\n		TMs – 062<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shashika Dinethri Kothalawala<\/td>\n2011<\/td>\nImmunomodulatory activity of combined hot water extract of Coriandrum sativum L.<\/em> and Coscinium fenestratum L.<\/em> in rats<\/td>\nDr. Sirimal Premakumara
\nDr. Shiroma M Handunnetti
\nProf. W Daya Ratnasooriya<\/td>\n		TMs – 064<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shalani Anuradha Wickramasinghe<\/td>\n2011<\/td>\n\u00a0Assessment of oxidative stress in severe leptospirosis patients<\/td>\nDr. Shiroma M Handunnetti<\/td>\nTMs – 080<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Achini Sulochana Gammulle<\/td>\n2010<\/td>\n\u00a0Effect of a leaf concentrate on rat platelet count<\/td>\nProf. Preethi V Randeniya
\nProf. W Daya Ratnasooriya<\/td>\n		TMs – 045<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
P D Nadeera Nilupamali Sirisena<\/td>\n2010<\/td>\nStudies on inhibitory effect of aqueous leaf extracts of the Vitex negundo<\/em> on interacellular killing mechanisms of neutrophils<\/td>\nDr. Shiroma M Handunnetti<\/td>\nTMs – 049<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thilini Lalanthika Kalugalage<\/td>\n2010<\/td>\nStudies on serum NOx levels in Sri Lankan patients with leptospirosis<\/td>\nDr. Shiroma M Handunnetti
\nProf. Senaka Rajapakse
\nProf. H Janaka de Silva<\/td>\n		TMs – 051<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AD Dulshara Sachini Amarasekara<\/td>\n2009<\/td>\nLaboratory tests to estabish markers of sperm oxidative stress in Sri Lanka males<\/td>\nDr. Preethi V Randeniya<\/td>\nTMs – 037<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
NK Rachitha Dilhani Wickramasinghe<\/td>\n2009<\/td>\nModulation of human neutrophil functions by aqueous leaf extract and methanolic Leaf extract of Ixora coccinea<\/em><\/td>\nDr. Shiroma M Handunnetti<\/td>\nTMs – 039<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rohini I Gunaratna<\/td>\n2009<\/td>\nSerum nitrite levels in Sri Lankan patients with Leptospirosis<\/td>\nDr. Shiroma M Handunnetti
\nProf. H Janaka de Silva
\nDr. Senaka Rajapakse<\/td>\n		TMs – 040<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Abirami Sivapatham<\/td>\n2008<\/td>\nFeasibility of using blood collected enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay<\/td>\nProf. Kamani H Tennekoon<\/td>\nTMs – 028<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HL Chamathka Nanayakkara<\/td>\n2008<\/td>\nEffects of aqueous extracts of Anisomeles indica, Caesalpinia bonduc<\/em> and Toddalia asiatica<\/em> on pro-inflammatory mediators involved in the pathogenesis of malaria<\/td>\nDr. Shiroma M Handunnetti<\/td>\nTMs – 029<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maheshika Srimali Somarathna<\/td>\n2008<\/td>\nDetection of human antibody responses against domain II of Plasmodium vivax<\/em> apical membrane antigen-1 using synthetic peptides in Sri Lanka<\/td>\nDr. Preethi V Randeniya<\/td>\nTMs – 031<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sherine Dilanthy Gnanaratnam<\/td>\n2008<\/td>\nStudy of maternal insulin like growth factor 1 levels in normal pregnancies and in pregnancies complicated by pregnancy induced hypertension pre-eclampsia<\/td>\nProf. Kamani H Tennekoon<\/td>\nTMs – 035<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
KW Jayani Chathurani Kariyawasam<\/td>\n2008<\/td>\nIn vitro<\/em> anti-inflammatory mechanisms of Vitex negundo<\/em><\/td>\nDr. Shiroma M Handunnetti<\/td>\nTMs – 081<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Asanka Aravinda Nanayakkara<\/td>\n2007<\/td>\nAnti-inflammatory effects of the methanolic leaf extracts and semi-purified fractions of Ixora coccinea<\/em> on human leukocytes<\/td>\nDr. Shiroma M Handunnetti<\/td>\nTMs – 018<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kumaraguru Kalaiarashi<\/td>\n2007<\/td>\nAnti-inflammatory activity of\u00a0 aqueous and methanolic rhizome extracts of Alpina calcarata<\/em><\/td>\nDr. Shiroma M Handunnetti<\/td>\nTMs – 022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ranga Sanjaya Wittachchi<\/td>\n2007<\/td>\nDetection of micrometastasis of breast cancer by immunohistochemical identification of K-19 antigen in axillary lymph nodes<\/td>\nDr. Shiroma M Handunnetti<\/td>\nTMs – 023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sachinthika Goonetilleke<\/td>\n2007<\/td>\nDetermination of serum IgA and rheumatoid factor IgA-RF in association with clinical manifestations in a population of rheumatoid arthritis patients in Sri Lanka<\/td>\nDr. Preethi V Randeniya
\nDr. Lalith S Wijayaratne<\/td>\n		TMs – 026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Menuwanthi Upadari Dissanayake<\/td>\n2006<\/td>\nImmunoepidemiology of the Plasmodium vivax<\/em> merozoite surface protein-4 (MSP-4) in Sri Lanka: A preliminary study<\/td>\nDr. Preethi V Randeniya<\/td>\nTMs – 014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sujeewa Priyadarshana de Silva<\/td>\n2006<\/td>\nStudies on anti-inflammatory effects of aqueous extracts of Vitex negundo, Ixora coccinea<\/em> and Alpina calcarata<\/em> on rat peritoneal cells<\/td>\nDr. Shiroma M Handunnetti<\/td>\nTMs – 015<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Name of Student<\/strong><\/td>\nYear<\/strong><\/td>\nTitle<\/strong><\/td>\nSupervisors<\/strong><\/td>\nThesis No. (Library)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dinithi Thathsara Mahaliyanage<\/td>\n2020<\/td>\nStudy of a cohort of children with homocystinuria in Sri Lanka for selected variants in Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gane<\/em> ( MTHFR)<\/em><\/td>\nDr. Sumadee De Silva\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Prof. Nimal Punyasiri
\nDr. Eresha Jasinge<\/td>\n		 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Samarasinghe Achchillage Sauamya Madushani Samarasinghe<\/td>\n2020<\/td>\nConfirmation and characterization of a suspected deletion at the LHX4 gene locus in a child with growth hormone deficiency<\/td>\nProf. K.S.H. de Silva
\nDr. Sudeshini Hewage
\nDr. Tharmini Sundralingam<\/td>\n		 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Amalie Abewardana Jayawickrama<\/td>\n2020<\/td>\nDevelopment of a reporter gene assay for screening of anti-cancer drug leads which can target cancer stem cells<\/td>\nDr. Sameera R. Samarakoon
\nDr. Kanishka S. Senathilake<\/td>\n		 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dennis Kariuki Muthoni<\/td>\n2020<\/td>\nIn vitro<\/em> anti-cancer effects of 3-O-\u03b1-L-arabinosyl oleanolic acid on breast cancer stem cells grown in hypoxic condition<\/td>\nDr. Sameera R. Samarakoon
\nDr. Poorna Piyathilaka<\/td>\n		 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Munugoda Hewa Nadeesha Jayamini Samarasinghe<\/td>\n2020<\/td>\nStudy of a cohort of children with Homocystinuria in Sri Lanka for selected variants in Cystathione Beta Synthase gene (CBS)<\/em><\/td>\nDr. Sumadee de Silva
\nProf. Nimal Punyasiri
\nDr. Eresha Jasinge<\/td>\n		 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
K R T Lakshitha Kaushal Dayananda<\/td>\n2019<\/td>\nDevelopment 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<\/em> polymorphisms reported<\/td>\nProf. Kamani H Tennekoon
\nDr. A Sudeshini Hewage<\/td>\n		TMs – 153<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Saumya Nishanga Heendeniya<\/td>\n2019<\/td>\nIsolation and molecular identification of ethanol producing microbes in fermented decoctions (Arishta)<\/td>\nDr. OVDSJ Weerasena
\nDr. L Nilupa R Gunarathne
\nMr. TMSG Thennakoon<\/td>\n		TMs – 154<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Anjana Harshani Jayasinghe Welikala<\/td>\n2019<\/td>\nDevelopment 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<\/td>\nProf. Kamani H Tennekoon
\nDr. Ruwandi Ranasinghe<\/td>\n		TMs – 155<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ahamed Ilyas Ahamed Imthikab<\/td>\n2019<\/td>\nDetection of somatic mutation of KRAS, BRAF<\/em> and P1K3CA<\/em> mutations in a cohort of patients with colorectal carcinoma in Sri Lanka<\/td>\nDr. Sumadee de Silva
\nDr. Kanishka\u00a0 De Silva<\/td>\n		TMs – 156<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wiligoda Liyanage Sasanka Charith Dilshan<\/td>\n2019<\/td>\nDetection of BRCAI<\/em> large genomic rearrangements deletions in a cohort of young familial breast cancer patients in Sri Lanka<\/td>\nDr. Sumadee de Silva
\nDr. Kanishka De Silva<\/td>\n		TMs – 158<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
H G Amal Charindra Hulangamuwa<\/td>\n2017<\/td>\nDevelopment of nano-assisted targeted drug dilivery system for breast bancer stem cells grown in hypoxic conditions<\/td>\nProf. Needra karunarathne
\nDr. Sameera Samarakoon
\nMr. Meran K Ediriweera<\/td>\n		TMs – 137<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A A Dipun Nirmal Perera<\/td>\n2017<\/td>\nDevelopment of an in vitro<\/em> transgenic model for anti-cancer drug discovery<\/td>\nProf. Kamani H Tennekoon
\nDr. Sameera Samarakoon
\nDr. Kanishka de Silva<\/td>\n		TMs – 138<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Muthumuni Chavithra Jayangi De Silva<\/td>\n2017<\/td>\nExpression, purification and characterization of recombinat anti-diabetic drug target, Ppar\u03b3 peroxisome proliferator activated receptor Gamma<\/td>\nDr. Sumdee De Silva
\nDr. Y.S. Wijaysinghe<\/td>\n		TMs – 139<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Amali Shanya Fernando<\/td>\n2017<\/td>\nAnalysis of mitochondrial and Y- chromosome haplogroups among Sinhalese individuals with different Alu<\/em> Polymorphisms<\/td>\nDr. Ruwandi Ranasinghe
\nProf. Kamani H Tennekoon
\nDr. Niraj Rai<\/td>\n		TMs – 140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tolulope Peter Saliu<\/td>\n2017<\/td>\nIn silico<\/em> and in vitro<\/em> screening of small compound library on breast cancer stem cells<\/td>\nDr. Sameera Samarakoon
\nDr. Achyat Adhikari<\/td>\n		TMs – 141<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rajphriyadharshini Rajmohan<\/td>\n2017<\/td>\nDevelopment of barcodes for medicinal plant ” Babila” (Sida species) in Sri Lanka<\/td>\nDr. OVDSJ Weerasena
\nDr. TMSG Thennakoon<\/td>\n		TMs – 142<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nuwanka kasuntharaka Abeysinghe<\/td>\n2017<\/td>\nEvaluation of in vitro<\/em> anti-cancer effects of Compound A isolated from Vernonia zeylanica<\/em> on embryonal carcinoma cells (NTERA-2 cl.D1)<\/td>\nProf. M. Ira Thabrew
\nDr. Sameera Samarakoon<\/td>\n		TMs – 143<\/p>\n

TMs – 175<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Hetti Arachchige Kanishka Mihirani Dharmarathne<\/td>\n2017<\/td>\nGentic charecterization and molecular phylogency of Aedes aegypti<\/em> ( Diptera: Culicidae) in Sri Lanka based on COI gene<\/td>\nDr. OVDSJ Weerasena
\nDr. Gayani\u00a0 Galhena
\nMr. K.L. Nandika Perera<\/td>\n		TMs – 144<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Somasundaram Praveenan<\/td>\n2017<\/td>\nAnalysis of common genetic mutation in a cohort of children with the salt wasting from of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia<\/td>\nProf. Kamani H Tennekoon
\nProf. Shamya de Silva
\nDr. A.Sudeshini Hewage<\/td>\n		TMs – 145<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Punsisi Rasara Weerasooriya<\/td>\n2016<\/td>\nPreliminary study on common human Alu polymorphisms in Sinhalese individuals<\/td>\nProf. Kamani H Tennekoon
\nDr. Ruwandi Ranasinghe<\/td>\n		TMs – 132<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gethmini Peshala Jayasundara<\/td>\n2016<\/td>\nDetection of Pathogenic mutations in hotspot regions in exon II of BRCA 1<\/em> gene in a cohort of Sri Lankan young familial breast cancer patients<\/td>\nDr. Sumadee de Silva
\nDr. Kanishka de Silva<\/td>\n		TMs – 133<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
C P Varuni Vindya Priyadarshani<\/td>\n2016<\/td>\nEvaluvating the anticancer effects of a polyherbal mixture on Iung cancer cells (NCI- H292)<\/td>\nProf. M. Ira Thabrew
\nDr. Sameera Samarakoon<\/td>\n		TMs – 134<\/p>\n

TMs -173<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Mohan Singh Rana<\/td>\n2016<\/td>\nDevelopment of nano assisted dual delivery system for delivery of siRNR of P glycoprotein with cancer stem cells targeted anti cancer drug<\/td>\nProf. Needra Karunarathne
\nDr. Sameera Samarakoon
\nMr. Meran K Ediriweera<\/td>\n		TMs – 135<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Godiraone Bosy Motube<\/td>\n2015<\/td>\nA prilot study on humonal immuner response to pathogenic Leptospira<\/em> spp in rats<\/td>\nDr. Shiroma M Handunnetti
\nProf. Sunil Premawansa<\/td>\n		TMs – 108<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Luxmiga Tharmarajah<\/td>\n2015<\/td>\nEvaluation of the effects of proanthocynidins from the bark of Thespeion populnea<\/em> (L.) sol.ex correa, on cell survival and apoptosis, of human hepatoma (HepG2) cells<\/td>\nProf. Ira Thabrew
\nDr. C. Padumadasa
\nDr. Sameera R Samarakoon<\/td>\n		TMs – 109<\/p>\n

TMs – 176<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

M V Madusha Lakmali Jayasundara<\/td>\n2015<\/td>\nA pilot study on selected point mutations of CYP21A2 gene among a cohort of Sri Lankan children with congenital adrenal hyperplosia<\/td>\nProf. Kamani H Tennekoon
\nProf. Shamya de Silva
\nMs. A Sudeshini Hewage<\/td>\n		TMs – 110<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ishani Wickramage<\/td>\n2015<\/td>\nPrevalence of seleted polymorphisms of CYP2D6 gene in a cohort of breast cancer patients: Association with poor response to tamoxifen<\/td>\nProf. KH Tennekoon
\nDr. Yasantha Ariyaratne
\nMs. AS Hewage
\nMs. T Sundralingam<\/td>\n		TMs – 111<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nivethika Sivakumaran<\/td>\n2015<\/td>\nEvaluation of proapoptotic effects and apoptosis related gene expression in response to govainadine in breast cancer cells<\/td>\nDr. Sameera Samarakoon
\nDr. Achyut Adhikari<\/td>\n		TMs – 112<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Saunda Hannadiga Dhananji Kanchana Jayathilaka<\/td>\n2015<\/td>\nA Pilot study CYP21A2 gene deletion among a cohort of Sri Lankan children with congenital adrenal hyperplosia<\/td>\nProf. Kamani H Tennekoon
\nProf. Shamya de Silva<\/td>\n		TMs – 113<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adnan Ahmad<\/td>\n2015<\/td>\nDesigning of InDel markers and applicability study of InDel marker in varietal defferentiation of Sri Lankan rice<\/td>\nDr. OVDSJ Weerasena
\nProf. Nisha S Kottearachchi<\/td>\n		TMs – 114<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Budhil Devin de Silva<\/td>\n2015<\/td>\nImmunochemical characterization of venom of the trap jaw ant, Odontomachus simillimus<\/em> (Dala kadiya)<\/td>\nDr. Rajiva de Silva
\nProf. Sunil Premawansa
\nDr. Shiroma M Handunnetti
\nProf. Sriyani Dias<\/td>\n		TMs – 115<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
M K Sammanie Jayalath<\/td>\n2015<\/td>\nOptimization of a purification method of cellulase from the fungus Beaureria felina<\/em><\/td>\nDr. OVDSJ Weerasena<\/td>\nTMs – 116<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
H S Polgahamullage Chamila Iromi<\/td>\n2015<\/td>\nEffects 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<\/td>\nDr. Sameera R Samarakoon<\/td>\nTMs – 117<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nwokwn Chukwumaobim Daniel Uzochukwu<\/td>\n2015<\/td>\nExpression of apoptosis – Related genes in response to improved Gedunin by nano-encapsulation in human amall-cell Lung cancer (NCI – H292) cell line<\/td>\nDr. Sameera R Samarakoon
\nProf. Needra Karunaratne<\/td>\n		TMs – 118<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chathuri Pabasara Karunarathna Weeraman<\/td>\n2015<\/td>\nGenetic screening of Inducible T-Cell Co-stimulator (ICOS) in patints with common variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)<\/td>\nDr. Rajiva de Silva
\nDr. A Dharshana de Silva
\nDr. Shiroma M Handunnetti<\/td>\n		TMs – 119<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gampolawaduge Gayani Manjula Fonseka<\/td>\n2015<\/td>\nDNA barcoding and analysis of latex protein profile of Sri Lankan mountain papaya<\/td>\nDr. OVDSJ Weerasena
\nProf. Nisha S Kottearachchi<\/td>\n		TMs – 120<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kulanga Manthi Gunasena<\/td>\n2015<\/td>\nIsolation and molecular identification of pectin degrading fungi and determination of pectinases activity<\/td>\nDr. OVDSJ Weerasena<\/td>\nTMs – 121<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rashmi Vasundhara Gamage<\/td>\n2015<\/td>\nAssociation of BRCA2 N372H polymorphism with breast cancer susceptibility in young breast cancer patients in Sri Lanka<\/td>\nDr. Sumadee De Silva
\nDr. Kanishka De Silva<\/td>\n		TMs – 122<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jesiska Nirmalee Lawe<\/td>\n2015<\/td>\nA molecular phylogenetic analysis of six unknown amphibiam species of the genue pseudophilautus<\/em> in sri Lanka.<\/td>\nDr. Sameera R Samarakoon
\nMr. L J Mendis Wickramasinghe<\/td>\n		TMs – 123<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wanigasekara Arachchillage Gihan Chinthaka Jayawardana<\/td>\n2015<\/td>\nDesign and optimization of new set of primers to determine Insulin Growth Factor – II 820 G>A Polymorphism<\/td>\n\u00a0Dr. Nalinda De Silva
\nDr. Sumadee de Silva<\/td>\n		TMs – 124<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gayathri Karunanithy<\/td>\n2015<\/td>\nMutational analysis of B Cell activating factor receptor (BAFF-R) in patients with common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) in Sri Lanka a pilot study<\/td>\nProf. Shiroma M Handunnetti
\nDr. A. Dharshana De Silva
\nDr. Rajiva De Silva<\/td>\n		TMs – 125<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B M Lakshika Perera Jayasekara<\/td>\n2014<\/td>\nScreening of a cohort of Sri Lankan young onset brest cancer patients for c.21752176 insA mutation in the BRCA 2 gene<\/td>\nProf. Kamani H Tennekoon
\nDr. Sumade de silva<\/td>\n		TMs – 096<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
H M A Prabuddhika Kumari Saumya Herath<\/td>\n2014<\/td>\nPCR Opetimization and sequencing to detect-y chromosome haplogroups in Sri Lankan individuals<\/td>\nProf. Kamani H Tennekoon
\nMs. R Ranasinghe<\/td>\n		TMs – 097<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Joanne Tiphaina Kotelawala<\/td>\n2014<\/td>\nIsolation, biochemical and molecular characterization of probiotics in traditional varieties of fermented rice<\/td>\nDr. Radhika Samarasekara
\nDr. OVDSJ Weerasena
\nDr. W Divisekera<\/td>\n		TMs – 099<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Koshala Chathuri de Silva<\/td>\n2014<\/td>\nPossible potentiation of antiproliferative effect of tamoxifen in MCF – 7 breast cancer cells by a bioactive extract of mangrove plant Scyphiphon hydrophyllacea<\/em>: A pilot study<\/td>\nProf. Kamani H Tennekoon
\nDr. Sameera R Samarakoon<\/td>\n		TMs – 100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
H D A Jayamini Chathurika Harasgama<\/td>\n2013<\/td>\nEffects of the combined hot water extract of Coriandrum sativum L.<\/em> and Coscinium fenestratum G.<\/em> on B – cell activation and expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase<\/td>\nDr. Shiroma M Handunnetti
\nDr. OVDSJ Weerasena
\nDr. Sirimal Premakumara<\/td>\n		TMs – 082<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nagaratnam Nirupa<\/td>\n2013<\/td>\nExatraction of DNA from old bones : Optimization of methods and assessment of suitability for individual identification<\/td>\nProf. Kamani H Tennekoon
\nMs. Ruwandi Ranasinghe<\/td>\n		TMs – 083<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vahinipriya Manoharan<\/td>\n2013<\/td>\nOptimization of DNA extraction from paraffin embedded tissues and preliminary analysis of somatic mutation of TP53 in breast cancer<\/td>\nProf. Kamani H Tennekoon
\nProf. Preethika Angunawela
\nDr. Sumade de silva<\/td>\n		TMs – 084<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B V Loshini Ravima Ranaweera<\/td>\n2013<\/td>\nImmunomodulatory activity of Samahan: A herbal formulation in Sri Lankan market<\/td>\nDr. Shiroma M Handunnetti
\nDr. OVDSJ Weerasena<\/td>\n		TMs – 085<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rashini Yasara Baragamaarachchi<\/td>\n2013<\/td>\nOptimization of comet assay and genotoxicity assessment of herbal extracts by comet assay<\/td>\nDr. Shiroma M Handunnetti
\nDr. OVDSJ Weerasena
\nDr. Radhika Samarasekara<\/td>\n		TMs – 086<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tharmini Sundralingam<\/td>\n2013<\/td>\nDevelopment of a multiplex SNP assay for selected CYP2D6 genotypes<\/td>\nProf. Kamani H Tennekoon
\nMs. A Sudeshini Hewage<\/td>\n		TMs – 087<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ganeshapatham Janutharsan<\/td>\n2013<\/td>\nEvalution of suitability of an HPLC assay for the quantification of 1, 25 – dihydroxyvitamin D3 in human serum samples<\/td>\nDr. Nimal Punyasiri
\nProf. Eric H Karunanayake<\/td>\n		TMs – 088<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rajagopal Kajaluxan<\/td>\n2013<\/td>\nPlasma free amino acid concentration in a group of apparently healthy aduits<\/td>\nProf. Eric H Karunanayake
\nDr. Nimal Punyasiri<\/td>\n		TMs – 089<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tharasagini Nanthaprakash<\/td>\n2013<\/td>\nAssociation of endometriosis and p53 gene codon 72 polymorphism in a group of Sri Lankan women<\/td>\nDr. Nalinda Silva
\nDr. Sumadee de Silva<\/td>\n		TMs – 090<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A P Prabha Rajini Amarasinghe<\/td>\n2012<\/td>\nDevelopment\u00a0 of barcodes for a Sri Lankan medicinal plant Plectranthus hadiensis<\/em><\/td>\nDr. OVDSJ Weerasena
\nDr. Radhika Samarasekara
\nDr. DAS Siriwardhane<\/td>\n		TMs – 067<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Anuka Sanuri Mendis<\/td>\n2012<\/td>\nEvaluation of the cytotoxic and apoptosis enhancing effects of a methanolic extract of managifera zeylanica<\/em> bark in HepG2 Cells<\/td>\nProf. Ira Thabrew<\/td>\nTMs – 068<\/p>\n

TMs – 174<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Bharathy Sancheav<\/td>\n2012<\/td>\nMolecular characterization of cellulose degrading fungus and extraction and purification of cellulase<\/td>\nDr. OVDSJ Weerasena<\/td>\nTMs – 069<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chanthirika Shanmuganathan<\/td>\n2012<\/td>\nDevelopment of multiplex RT-PCR for detection of apoptotic related gene expression in MCF-7 breast cancer cell line<\/td>\nDr. OVDSJ Weerasena
\nMr. Sameera R Samarakoon<\/td>\n		TMs – 070<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kalavitigoda Vidanayalaya Parasana Kithsiri Bandara<\/td>\n2012<\/td>\nScreening of familial ovarian cancer patients for pathogenic mutations in the BRCA2 Gene: A preliminary study<\/td>\nProf. Eric H Karunanayake<\/td>\nTMs – 072<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Nadarajah Kanthakumaran<\/td>\n2012<\/td>\n\u00a0Molecular Characterization of inland and coastal populations of morphologically identified Anopheles subpictus<\/em> species B in Sri Lanka<\/td>\nDr. S Nobel Surendran
\nDr. OVDSJ Weerasena<\/td>\n		TMs – 073<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sanjayan Muraleetharan<\/td>\n2012<\/td>\n\u00a0Ankyrin repeat domine 30A (NY-BR-1) and Mammaglobin-B as markers for detection of micrometastasis of breast cancer<\/td>\nDr. Shiroma M Handunnetti
\nDr. OVDSJ Weerasena<\/td>\n		TMs – 074<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vidanage Erangee Navoda Mendis<\/td>\n2012<\/td>\nCloning and characterization of selected clones of Setaria digitata<\/em><\/td>\nProf. Eric H Karunanayake<\/td>\nTMs – 076<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sreegowri Sinthanaichselvan<\/td>\n2012<\/td>\n\u00a0A preliminary analysis on mitochondrial haplogroups<\/td>\nProf. Kamani H Tennekoon<\/td>\nTMs – 079<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ediriweera Patabendige Meran Keshawa<\/td>\n2011<\/td>\nUse of microsatellite markers to analyze genetic diversity of old seedling tea (Camellia sinensis L.<\/em>) in Sri Lanka<\/td>\nDr. KM Mewan<\/td>\nTMs – 054<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ishani Premathilake Gammana Liyanage<\/td>\n2011<\/td>\nEffect of an herbal extract on Bcl-2 and Bax expression in endometrial carcinoma cells<\/td>\nProf. Ira Thabrew<\/td>\nTMs – 056<\/p>\n

TMs – 178<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Kanishka Sithira Senathilake<\/td>\n2011<\/td>\nCharacterization of selected clones from a cDNA Library of Setaria digitata<\/em><\/td>\nProf. Eric H Karunanayake<\/td>\nTMs – 057<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Karunarathna Handagamage Thissa Karunarathna<\/td>\n2011<\/td>\nDevelopment of molecular markers to differentiate herbicide resistant and herbicide susceptible rice varieties<\/td>\nDr. OVDSJ Weerasena
\nDr. Shyama Weerakoon<\/td>\n		TMs – 058<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Melewwe Thanthirige Rasika Lasanthi<\/td>\n2011<\/td>\nGenetic differentiation and Development of varietal specific AFLP markers for some Artocarpus heterophyllus<\/em> lam varieties in Sri Lanka<\/td>\nDr. OVDSJ Weerasena
\nProf. DKNG Pushpakumara<\/td>\n		TMs – 059<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Muthuthanthriege Dilusha Maduranganie Fernando<\/td>\n2011<\/td>\nMutation in growth hormone releasing hormone receptor (GHRHR) and sequence variations in children with growth hormone deficiency; A preliminary study<\/td>\nDr. Faiz Marikar
\nDr. Shamya De Silva<\/td>\n		TMs – 061<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Saman Bharatha Kotigala<\/td>\n2011<\/td>\nEffect of herbal extract on the expression of Caspase 3 and Caspase 9 in endometrial carcinoma cells<\/td>\nProf. Kamani H Tennekoon<\/td>\nTMs – 063<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sudirikkuge Iresha Chandramali Silva<\/td>\n2011<\/td>\nDifferentiation of selected Piper nigrum L<\/em> (Black pepper ) cultivars in Sri Lanka using morphological and AFLP markers<\/td>\nDr. OVDSJ Weerasena
\nDr. JM Senevirathne<\/td>\n		TMs – 065<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Warnakulasuriya Ayendra Milani Peiris<\/td>\n2011<\/td>\nIdentification of allelic diversity in badh2<\/em> locus of traditional rice varieties in Sri Lanka<\/td>\nDr. OVDSJ Weerasena
\nDr Nisha Kottearachchi<\/td>\n		TMs – 066<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
UG Imalki Upamalika Kariyawasam<\/td>\n2011<\/td>\n\u00a0Growth hormone mutation and sequence variants in children with growth hormone deficiency \u2013 A preliminary study<\/td>\nDr.Faiz Marikar
\nProf. Shamya de Silva<\/td>\n		TMs – 077<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A R M Nishanthi Niroshika Kumari Ratnayake<\/td>\n2010<\/td>\nSurvivin gene expression in hepatocellular carcinoma cell line : Optimization of PCR condition and effect of a herbal decoction<\/td>\nProf. Ira Thabrew<\/td>\nTMs – 046<\/p>\n

TMs – 177<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

H D Poornima Yasasni<\/td>\n2010<\/td>\n\u00a0The CA promoter polymorphism of IGF-1 gene in pre-eclampsia \/(PIH) pregnancy induced hypertension<\/td>\nProf. Kamani H Tennekoon<\/td>\nTMs – 047<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kumarathy Kumarasivam<\/td>\n2010<\/td>\nRestriction fragment length polymorphism qnalysis of the OSA3 gene in Oryza sativa<\/td>\nDr. Dilantha Gunawardana<\/td>\nTMs – 048<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shasheema Seehaprabha Wickramasekara<\/td>\n2010<\/td>\nMolecular analysis of the F1 hybrid plants (triploids ABC) to confirm the true bybridity between Brassica juncea and Brassica oleracea<\/td>\nDr. OVDSJ Weerasena
\nDr. Shyama Weerakoon<\/td>\n		TMs – 050<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wattu Hewage Yomendra Dilanka De Silva<\/td>\n2010<\/td>\nDetection of micrometastasis of breast cancer using Cytokeratin-19 based reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction<\/td>\nDr. Shroma M Handunnetti
\nDr. OVDSJ Weerasena<\/td>\n		TMs – 052<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
K\u00a0 L Nandika Sriyantha Perera<\/td>\n2009<\/td>\nMolecular characterization of Mycobacterium tuberculosis<\/em> isolates in Sri Lanka utilizing the mycobacterium interspersed repetitive unit (MIRU) typing method<\/td>\nDr. A Dharshan De Silva<\/td>\nTMs – 038<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shaliny Sinnathamby<\/td>\n2009<\/td>\nH 19 polymorphism in newborns born to mothers with pregnancy induced hypertension\/pre-ecalmpsia<\/td>\nProf. Kamani H Tennekoon<\/td>\nTMs – 041<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tharindra Prasadinie Siriwardhane<\/td>\n2009<\/td>\nIGF-II Apal polymorphism in newborns born to mothers with pregnancy induced hypertension\/pre-ecalmpsia<\/td>\nProf. Kamani H Tennekoon<\/td>\nTMs – 042<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Upanga Mudushani Kannangara<\/td>\n2009<\/td>\nGenetic diversity assessment of Finger millet using microsatellite markers<\/td>\nProf. Kamani H Tennekoon
\nDr. PN Dassanayake
\nDr. OVDSJ Weerasena<\/td>\n		TMs – 043<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
W B W M R Yasmin Chathurika Aluwihare<\/td>\n2009<\/td>\nIsolation and characterization of putative plant disease resistance gene analogs (RGAS) from Sri Lankan rice varieties<\/td>\nProf. Kamani H Tennekoon
\nDr. OVDSJ Weerasena<\/td>\n		TMs – 044<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Komagal Vythilingam<\/td>\n2008<\/td>\nCharacterization of mutations and sequence variants in exon 11 of BRCA -1 gene in Sporadic Breast Cancer: A preliminary study on Sri Lankan patients<\/td>\nProf. Kamani H Tennekoon<\/td>\nTMs – 030<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Minoli Erandika Perera<\/td>\n2008<\/td>\nDevelopment of a molecular marker to detect salt tolerant Sri Lankan rice varieties<\/td>\nProf. Kamani H Tennekoon
\nDr. OVDSJ Weerasena<\/td>\n		TMs – 032<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Samarakoonge Sameera Ranganath Samarakoon<\/td>\n2008<\/td>\nCloning, sequencing and characterization of filarial parasite specific genes<\/td>\nProf. Eric H Karunanayake<\/td>\nTMs – 033\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 TMs – 034<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Y Supunsiri Wijayasinghe<\/td>\n2008<\/td>\nMaternal plasma levels of placental growth factor in pregnancy induced hypertension\/ pre-eclampsia<\/td>\nProf. Kamani H Tennekoon
\nProf. Eric H Karunanayake<\/td>\n		TMs – 036<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Anton Dilic Niroshan Dalpethado<\/td>\n2007<\/td>\nAmplification and sequence characterization of resistance gene analog (RGA) markers from Sri Lankan traditional rice varieties<\/td>\nProf. Kamani H Tennekoon
\nDr. OVDSJ Weerasena<\/td>\n		TMs – 017<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
H V Gayani Samanlatha Wickramaratne<\/td>\n2007<\/td>\nScreening 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<\/td>\nProf. Kamani H Tennekoon
\nProf. Eric H Karunanayake<\/td>\n		TMs – 019<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
H A Chrishani Imalka Kumari Rodrigo<\/td>\n2007<\/td>\nScreening of a selected group of Sri Lankan breast cancer patients for germ-line mutations in exon 7 of BRCA 2 gene<\/td>\nProf. Kamani H Tennekoon
\nProf. Eric H Karunanayake<\/td>\n		TMs – 020<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
K G Sameera Upanada Ariyawansa<\/td>\n2007<\/td>\nIsolation and characterization of putative plant disease resistance gene analogs (RGA) from Sri Lankan traditional rice varieties<\/td>\nProf. Kamani H Tennekoon
\nDr. OVDSJ Weerasena<\/td>\n		TMs – 021<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RDWMAS Asiri Wijekoon<\/td>\n2007<\/td>\nDevelopment of simple sequence repeat DNA polymorphism (SSR) marker to detect salinity tolerant rice varieties in Sri Lanka<\/td>\nProf. Kamani H Tennekoon
\nDr. E Niroshini<\/td>\n		TMs – 024<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rozani Joseph Gunanarajah<\/td>\n2007<\/td>\nScreening for germ-line mutations of exon-8 in the P53 gene in a family with a BRCA-1 mutation<\/td>\nProf. Kamani H Tennekoon
\nProf. Eric H Karunanayake<\/td>\n		TMs – 025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Senanayakage Mahesh Chathuranga Senanayake<\/td>\n2007<\/td>\nGenetic differentiation of finger millet varieties using AFLP markers<\/td>\nProf. Kamani H Tennekoon
\nDr. OVDSJ Weerasena
\nDr. PN Dasanayake<\/td>\n		TMs – 027<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
R A Chamila Ruwandi Ranasinghe<\/td>\n2007<\/td>\nOptimisation of PCR conditions for the amplification of hypervariable region I and hypervariable region II in the human mitochondrial D loop<\/td>\nProf. Kamani H Tennekoon
\nProf. Eric H Karunanayake<\/td>\n		TMs – 078<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Annmarie Dinushika Gunaratne<\/td>\n2006<\/td>\nScreening of Sri Lankan breast cancer patients for germ line mutations in exon 8 of TP53 gene<\/td>\nProf. Eric H Karunanayake
\nProf. Kamani H Tennekoon<\/td>\n		TMs – 013<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weerakonda Arachchige Gihan Dhanushka Indraguptha<\/td>\n2006<\/td>\nDifferentiation of Sri Lankan rice varieties using AFLP markers<\/td>\nProf. Eric H Karunanayake
\nDr. OVDSJ Weerasena<\/td>\n		TMs – 016<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Name of Student<\/strong><\/td>\nYear<\/strong><\/td>\nTitle<\/strong><\/td>\nSupervisors<\/strong><\/td>\nThesis No. (Library)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
J A Roshan Priyarangana Perera<\/td>\n2014<\/td>\nAnalysis of the occurrence of cis-regulatory elements in the first introus of human genes<\/td>\nProf. TL Shamala Tirimanne
\nDr. A Ruvan Weerasinghe
\nMs. C Rupika Wijesinghe<\/td>\n		TMs – 101<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sumudu Rangika Samarasinghe<\/td>\n2014<\/td>\nIn silico<\/em> analysis missense mutations in human grawth hormone: The impact on protein structure, dynamics and stability<\/td>\nProf. Kamani H Tennekoon
\nDr. Jose R Valverde
\nDr. Sumadee de Silava<\/td>\n		TMs – 102<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Karthika Mayan<\/td>\n2014<\/td>\nMolecular docking study of selected natural compounds for cancer stem cells trageted anti-cancer activity<\/td>\nProf. Kamani H Tennekoon
\nDr. Sameera R Samarakoon
\nDr. A Siriwardana<\/td>\n		TMs – 103<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
S P Bhagya Madhubhanie Senadheera<\/td>\n2014<\/td>\nBiological signatures across seven dominant human cancer in Sri Lanka.<\/td>\nProf. Eric H Karunanayake
\nDr. A Ruvan Weerasinghe<\/p>\n

Ms. MWAC Rupika Wijesinghe<\/td>\n

TMs – 105<\/p>\n

TMS\u00a0 -106<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Hamsini Ketheswarasorma<\/td>\n2014<\/td>\nAnalysis of protein interaction network (PIN) causing breast cancer<\/td>\nDr. A Ruvan Weerasinghe
\nDr. Sumadee de Silva
\nMs. MWAC Rupika Wijesinghe<\/td>\n		TMs – 107<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Pathirana   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   James Christadas Thambyrajah 2020 Preliminary study to detect mutations in UL97 gene in suspected\u00a0 Ganciclovir resistance CMV infected patients presented to a diagnostic laboratory Dr. Jude Jayamaha Ms. Varuni Ratnayake Dr. Narmada Fernando   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\u00a0 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\u00a0 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\u00a0 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\u00a0 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. 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