Research & Grants

Research Interests

    • Genetics & Genomic Medicine
    • Cytogenetics
    • Bioethics

  • Research interest - 2

Research Grants

  • National Research Council [NRC] Grants 2005 – Grant No 05-15, Rs 3,799,980/-For the study of “Inherited factors in pre-eclampsia and weight of babies at birth: Investigations on the role of the Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) Gene.With Co-investigator.
  • Human Genetic Unit,National Science Foundation [NSF] Grants 2004 Grant No.SIDA/2004/BT/01Rs. 2,238,000/-For the study of “The frequency of genetic thrombophilic polymorphisms in the Sri Lankan population and the association of these polymorphisms with pre-eclampsia.With Co-investigator
  • Human Genetic Unit,National Science Foundation [NSF] Grants 2005 Grant No.RG/2005/EQ/02Rs. 998,960/-To purchase a (-80) degrees Celcius freezer for bio banking.With Co-investigator.
  • Human Genetic Unit National Science Foundation [NSF] Grants 2005 Grant No.SIDA/2005/BT/04 Rs 945,220/- For the study of “The Association of genetic thrombophilic polymorphisms with recurrent pregnancy loss”. With Co-investigator.
  • Human Genetic Unit Information Communication Technology Agency [ICTA] 2007 – Community Assistance Project Grant No. ICTA/CON/73/C034 Rs. 612,000/- To provide distance genetic consultation services using Internet to rural communities – the TELE-GENETICS PROJECT. With Co-investigator Human Genetic Unit.
  • National Science Foundation [NSF] Equipment Grant 2000 – Grant No.RG/2000/EQ/03 Rs.439,000/- Leica MZ6 Stereomicroscope with accessories.
  • Department of Anatomy National Science Foundation Research Grant 2000 – Grant No.RG/2001/M/11 Rs.227,000/- For the study of the Morphological & Morphometric Study of the Human renal vessels.
  • Department of Anatomy IRQUE project Research Grants for Staff Student Collaborative Research 2006: Grant No. – 2006-4: Rs. 150,000/-For “A study of genetic factors at the maternal-fetal interface that predisposes to adult onset cardiovascular disease, hypertension and diabetes. With Co Investigators.
  • Human Genetic Unit IRQUE project Research Grants for Staff Student Collaborative Research 2006: Grant No. – 2006-4: Rs. 150,000/- For“A study of chromosome abnormalities in male factor subfertility”.  With Co Investigators.
  • Human Genetic Unit Sri Lanka Medical Association –Glaxo Welcome Research Award 2002. Rs 50,000/- For the project proposal titled ‘Does urinalysis by the heat coagulation method performed by midwives in the ward reliably predict significant proteinuria?” With Co-investigator.
  • Human Genetic Unit Sri Lanka Medical Association –Glaxo Welcome Research Award 2002. Rs 50,000/- For the project proposal titled ‘Does urinalysis by the heat coagulation method performed by midwives in the ward reliably predict significant proteinuria?” With Co-investigator Human Genetics Unit.