Awards and grants

  • 2016
    overseas special training programme (OSTP) fellowship grant
    Pharmacovigilance training in Uppsala, Sweden, 2016, National Science Foundation (NSF), overseas special training programme (OSTP) fellowship grant
  • 2013
    special training programme (OSTP)fellowship grant
    National Science Foundation (NSF), overseas special training programme (OSTP)fellowship grant - Diploma Course on Research & Development of Products to meet Public Health Needs 2013, University of Nagasaki, Japan
  • 2016
    University of Colombo Vice Chancellors award
    University of Colombo Vice Chancellors award in recognition of excellence in Research 2016
  • 2016
    National Research Council (NRC) Merit Award
    National Research Council (NRC) Merit Award for the publication; ``Inhibitory action on the production of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and suppression of free radicals in vitro by a Sri Lankan polyherbal formulation Nawarathne Kalka`` – 2016 publication
  • 2016
    Awards for best research papers
    Second International Conference on Natural Products Genomics and Drug Discovery, 23 to26 June 2016, Awards for best research papers: 3rd place:
    Acute toxicity study on hot water extract of Tragia involucrata Linn. in rats
  • Honorary consultant in Ayurveda Community Medical service, Department of Ayurveda, Western Province
  • Honorary consultant in National Ayurveda Teaching Hospital, Borella
  • 2014-2015
    World Health Organization (WHO), Intellectual property rights (IPRs) development for traditional medicine in Sri Lanka (2014-2015).
    World Health Organization (WHO), Intellectual property rights (IPRs) development for traditional medicine in Sri Lanka (2014-2015).Acute toxicity study on hot water extract of Tragia involucrata Linn. in rats
  • 2012
    Current scenario in herbal medicine in Sri Lanka
    Representing Sri Lanka Herbal Medical Sector, Topic: Current scenario in herbal medicine in Sri Lanka, The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India(ASSOCHAM ), 4th annual Herbal International Summit cum Exhibition on Medicinal &Aromatic Products, Spices and finished products(hi-MAPS) at NSIC, Okhla Industrial Estate, New Delhi on 14 -15 April, 2012Acute toxicity study on hot water extract of Tragia involucrata Linn. in rats
  • 2002
    Asian Development Bank Scholarship
    Asian Development Bank Scholarship for Master degree (2002).Acute toxicity study on hot water extract of Tragia involucrata Linn. in rats
  • 2007
    Chinese Government Scholarship
    Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC Scholarship) for Doctoral degree (PhD) in pharmacology (2007).
  • 2015
    HETC grant
    Clinical trial: Therapeutic Efficacy and Bioactivity Mechanisms of a Novel preparation, Sudarshana Syrup: Phase I- completed - A phase I study of the safety/ possible toxicity of a novel Ayurvedic preparation, Sudarshana Suspension (Sri Lanka clinical trial registry No: SLCTR/2015/005), Phase II- Therapeutic evaluation of the antipyretic activity of the Ayurvedic preparation Sudarshana Suspension in febrile children – (Sri Lanka Clinical trial registry No: SLCTR/2015/026)
  • 2015
    UGC grants
    A phase II/III study of the anti-inflammatory activity of Rasnasapthakaya decoction in patients with rheumatoid arthritis - Sri Lanka Clinical trial registry No: SLCTR/2015/028 - UGC grants
  • 2013 / 2014
    UGC grants
    A randomized single-blind comparative trial to evaluate efficacy of whole plant of Phyllanthusniruri L. crude powder with PushyanugaChurnafor the treatment of Rakthapradara due to dysfunctional uterine bleeding(2013/2014) - UGC grants
  • 2016 - 2018
    UGC grants
    Effect of Pitawakka Navaya (Traditional Herbal Decoction) and its novel preparation in the treatment of Peenasa (Allergic Rhinitis) (2016- 2018) - UGC grants
  • 2022 October
    Vice Chancellors awards in recognition of excellence in Research 2020 - University of Colombo
    Vice Chancellors awards in recognition of excellence in Research 2020 - University of Colombo
  • 2021 January
    Senate awards for Research Excellence of University of Colombo
    Senate awards for Research Excellence of University of Colombo
  • 2019 November
    Senate awards for Research Excellence of University of Colombo
    Senate awards for Research Excellence of University of Colombo
  • 2021
    University of Colombo Vice Chancellors Award in recognition of excellence in Research 2021
  • 2020
    University of Colombo Vice Chancellors Award in recognition of excellence in Research 2020
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    Senate Award for Research Excellence of the University of Colombo, 2017, 2019, 2020, and 2021
  • 2016
    University of Colombo Vice Chancellors Award in recognition of excellence in Research 2016
  • 2015
    Young Scientist award at the 3rd International Conference on Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Traditional Medicine – 2015 (ICAUST-2015), Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Rajagiriya, Sri Lanka, December, 16-18, 2015
  • 2016
    National Research Council (NRC) Merit Award for the publication; ``Inhibitory action on the production of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) and suppression of free radicals in vitro by a Sri Lankan polyherbal formulation Nawarathne Kalka`` – 2016 publication
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    Third place in best research proposal awards in the “Dental Consultants/Senior Academic” category at the MORCC Oral Health Research Symposium & Research Proposal Competition hosted by the College of Community Dentistry of Sri Lanka. RD Jayasinghe, BSMS Siriwardena, PK Perera, RP Illeperuma, WM Thilakarathne.Elucidating the efficacy of Carica papaya extracts in the treatment of oral sub mucous fibrosis
  • 2016 june
    Second International Conference on Natural Products Genomics and Drug Discovery, 23 to26 June 2016, Awards for best research papers: 3rd place: Acute toxicity study on hot water extract of Tragia involucrata Linn. in rats.

Research Grants

  • 2021
    Professor PK Perera, Co-Supervisor and investigator - Facilitating iron delivery based on Ayurvedic synthesis iron nano particles Venue: Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, Student Name: Dr. Pathiranan LC. ( 2021) – Grant - National Research Council, Sri Lanka) (NRC grant)
  • 2020
    PK Perera Co- Investigator, Special Research Grants program on Indigenous Products for Export Market: 2020, Title of the proposal: “Product development of Ayurveda polyherbal nutraceutical/s: Evaluation of bioactivities of different dosage forms” (Grant Number at NRC - MPG 21-04)(NRC grant)
  • 2020
    Professor PK Perera-Investigator: Special Research Grants program on Indigenous Products for Export Market: 2020, Title of the proposal: ``Development of anti-dandruff and hair growth cosmeceutical products utilizing Sri Lankan herbs`` (Grant No at NRC: MPG 21-17)(NRC grant)
  • 2015-2019
    World Health Organization (WHO)(2019/2020)Review on current status and challenges in research and development on traditional medicine in Sri Lanka during 2015-2019
  • 2014-2015
    World Health Organization (WHO), Intellectual property rights (IPRs) development for traditional medicine in Sri Lanka (2014-2015).
  • 2012
    Representing Sri Lanka Herbal Medical Sector, Topic: Current scenario in herbal medicine in Sri Lanka, The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India(ASSOCHAM ), 4th annual Herbal International Summit cum Exhibition on Medicinal &Aromatic Products, Spices and finished products(hi-MAPS) at NSIC, Okhla Industrial Estate, New Delhi on 14 -15 April, 2012.
  • 2015
    HETC grant: Clinical trial: Therapeutic Efficacy and Bioactivity Mechanisms of a Novel preparation, Sudarshana Syrup: Phase I- completed - A phase I study of the safety/ possible toxicity of a novel Ayurvedic preparation, Sudarshana Suspension (Sri Lanka clinical trial registry No: SLCTR/2015/005), Phase II- Therapeutic evaluation of the antipyretic activity of the Ayurvedic preparation Sudarshana Suspension in febrile children – (Sri Lanka Clinical trial registry No: SLCTR/2015/026)
  • 2015
    A phase II/III study of the anti-inflammatory activity of Rasnasapthakaya decoction in patients with rheumatoid arthritis - Sri Lanka Clinical trial registry No: SLCTR/2015/028 - UGC grants
  • 2013-2014
    A randomized single-blind comparative trial to evaluate the efficacy of the whole plant of Phyllanthusniruri L. crude powder with Pushyanuga Churnafor the treatment of Rakthapradara due to dysfunctional uterine bleeding(2013/2014) - UGC grants
  • 2016-2018
    Randomized, single blind, clinical study to compare the efficacy of selected two Ayurveda herbal regimens on the treatment of uterine fibroids (2016- 2018- UGC grants.
  • 2016-2018
    Effect of Pitawakka Navaya (Traditional Herbal Decoction) and its novel preparation in the treatment of Peenasa (Allergic Rhinitis) (2016- 2018) - UGC grants
  • 2014-2017
    Identification of Chemical fraction of Tragiainvolucrata L. and the effect on hyperglycemic human subjects (2014-2017) - UGC grants.
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    Open-label clinical trial for evaluating the effectiveness of an herbal cough syrup HEALING HERBS® : (ERCIIM Reg No:16/63) Granted by Astron Pvt Ltd., Rathmalana

Scholarships

  • 2022
    Asian Development Bank Scholarship for Master's degree (2002).
  • 2007
    Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC Scholarship) for a Doctoral degree (MD/PhD) in pharmacology (2007).
  • 2016
    The Overseas Special Training Programme (OSTP) fellowship grant - National Science Foundation (NSF) and WHO grant in 2016, this grant supported pharmacovigilance and drug safety training and certification at WHO collaborative Uppsala Monitoring Center, Uppsala, Sweden
  • 2013
    National Science Foundation (NSF), overseas special training programme (OSTP) fellowship grant and University of Nagasaki grant - Diploma Course on Research & Development of Products to meet Public Health Needs 2013, University of Nagasaki, Japan

Honorary Consultancy Services

  • 2014
    Honorary Consultant and specialist in National Ayurveda Teaching Hospital, Borella
  • 2014
    Honorary consultant in Ayurveda Community Medical Service, Department of Ayurveda, Western Province
  • 2015-2019
    senior consultant to the World Health Organization (WHO), project on “A review of traditional medicine research in Sri Lanka: 2015–2019”
  • 2014-2015
    Consultant: World Health Organization (WHO), Intellectual property rights (IPRs) development for traditional medicine in Sri Lanka (2014-2015).