In vivo and in vitro studies on anti-inflammatory potential of Alpinia calcarata Rosc. Rhizome and leaf essential oils

Oral Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Chandrakanthan M, Kathigamanthar S, Maurya AK, Pal A, Handunnetti SM, Premakumara GAS
Publication year: 2018

Chandrakanthan M, Kathigamanthar S, Maurya AK, Pal A, Handunnetti SM, Premakumara GAS. In vivo and in vitro studies on anti-inflammatory potential of Alpinia calcarata Rosc. Rhizome and leaf essential oils. Asian Symposium on Medicinal Plants, Spices and Other Natural Products XVI, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 12-14th December 2018, pp 92

Real-time qPCR as a reference standard test for diagnosis of leptospirosis

Oral Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Roshan Niloofa, Lilani Karunanayake, H Janaka de Silva, Senaka Rajapakse, Sunil Premawansa. Shiroma Handunnetti
Publication year: 2017

Roshan Niloofa, Lilani Karunanayake, H Janaka de Silva, Senaka Rajapakse, Sunil Premawansa. Shiroma Handunnetti. Real-time qPCR as a reference standard test for diagnosis of leptospirosis. 10th International Leptospirosis Society Scientific Meeting, Palmerston, New Zealand, 27th Nov-1stDec 2017, pp 120

Vascular endothelial cell damage by pathogenic Leptospira

Oral Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Narmada Fernando, Jayamini Harasgama, Roshan Niloofa, Lilani Karunanayake, Janaka H de Silva, Senaka Rajapakse, Sunil Premawansa, Shiroma Handunnetti
Publication year: 2015

Narmada Fernando, Jayamini Harasgama, Roshan Niloofa, Lilani Karunanayake, Janaka H de Silva, Senaka Rajapakse, Sunil Premawansa, Shiroma Handunnetti. Vascular endothelial cell damage by pathogenic LeptospiraiPURSE 2015, University of Peradeniya, 5-6TH November 2015, pp 339

Superoxide production by differentiated HL-60 cells interacted with Leptospira

Oral Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Narmada Fernando, Roshan Niloofa, Lilani Karunanayake, H Janaka de Silva, Sunil Premawansa, SenakaRajapakse, Shiroma Handunnetti.
Publication year: 2015

Narmada Fernando, Roshan Niloofa, Lilani Karunanayake, H Janaka de Silva, Sunil Premawansa, SenakaRajapakse, Shiroma Handunnetti. Superoxide production by differentiated HL-60 cells interacted with Leptospira. 2nd ELS meeting on Leptospirosis and other rodent borne haemorrhagic fevers. 16-18th April 2015; 58

Recommendations to enhance reproducibility and reliability in comet assay

Oral Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Baragamaarachchi RY, Weearasena OVDSJ, Handunnetti SM, Samarasekara R
Publication year: 2015

Baragamaarachchi RY, Weearasena OVDSJ, Handunnetti SM, Samarasekara R. Recommendations to enhance reproducibility and reliability in comet assay. 4th Global Summit on Toxicology, August 24-26, 2015, Philadelphia, USA, J Clin Toxicol, 2015, 5:3 http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2161-0495.S1.015

Leptospirosis severity association with the humoral immune response

Oral Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Roshan Niloofa, Narmada Fernando, Lilani Karunanayake, H Janaka de Silva, Sunil Premawansa, SenakaRajapakse, Shiroma Handunnetti
Publication year: 2015

Roshan Niloofa, Narmada Fernando, Lilani Karunanayake, H Janaka de Silva, Sunil Premawansa, SenakaRajapakse, Shiroma Handunnetti. Leptospirosis severity association with the humoral immune response. 2nd ELS meeting on Leptospirosis and other rodent borne haemorrhagic fevers. 16-18th April 2015; pp 56

Inflammatory cytokine responses in Sri Lankan patients with leptospirosis and the effect of antibiotic treatment

Oral Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Narmada Fernando, Rajiva De Silva, Shiroma Handunnetti, Lilani Karunanayake, H Janaka de Silva, Senaka Rajapakse, Sunil Premawansa
Publication year: 2015

Narmada Fernando, Rajiva De Silva, Shiroma Handunnetti, Lilani Karunanayake, H Janaka de Silva, Senaka Rajapakse, Sunil Premawansa. Inflammatory cytokine responses in Sri Lankan patients with leptospirosis and the effect of antibiotic treatment. 9th International Leptospirosis Society (ILS) Scientific Meeting. 7-10th October 2015, Semarang, Indonesia; 42

Essential oils of Alpinia calcarata Rosc. inhibits the in vitro generation of reactive oxygen species in mouse macrophages

Oral Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
M Chandhrakanthan, S Kathirgamanathar, SM Handunnetti, GAS Premakumara
Publication year: 2015

M Chandhrakanthan, S Kathirgamanathar, SM Handunnetti, GAS Premakumara. Essential oils of Alpinia calcarata Rosc. inhibits the in vitro generation of reactive oxygen species in mouse macrophages. Proceedings of 2nd International Conference on Multi disciplinary Approaches-ICMA; 12th September 2015

Differentiation of severe leptospirosis from critical phase dengue infections

Oral Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Narmada Fernando, Roshan Niloofa, Lilani Karunanayake, H Janaka de Silva, Sunil Premawansa, SenakaRajapakse, Shiroma Handunnetti
Publication year: 2015

Narmada Fernando, Roshan Niloofa, Lilani Karunanayake, H Janaka de Silva, Sunil Premawansa, SenakaRajapakse, Shiroma Handunnetti. Differentiation of severe leptospirosis from critical phase dengue infections. 2nd European Leptospirosis Society (ELS) meeting on Leptospirosis and other rodent borne haemorrhagic fevers. 16-18th April 2015; pp 14

Cytotoxic and genotoxic potential of Walidda antidysenterica on human lymphocytes- A herb used in Sri Lankan traditional medicine

Oral Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Baragamaarachchi RY, Weearasena OVDSJ, Handunnetti SM, Samarasekara R
Publication year: 2015

Baragamaarachchi RY, Weearasena OVDSJ, Handunnetti SM, Samarasekara R. Cytotoxic and genotoxic potential of Walidda antidysenterica on human lymphocytes- A herb used in Sri Lankan traditional medicine. 4th Global Summit on Toxicology, August 24-26, 2015 Philadelphia, USA, J Clin Toxicol, 2015, 5:3 http://dx.doi.org/10.4172/2161-0495.S1.015

Clinico-epidemiological characteristics, treatment and outcomes of patients with confirmed leptopsirosis in a Sri Lankan healthcare setting

Oral Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Rajapakse S, Weeratunga PN, Rodrigo C, Sriharan S, Niloofa MJR, Fernando N, de silva HJ, Karunanayake L, Premawansa S, Handunnetti S
Publication year: 2015

Rajapakse S, Weeratunga PN, Rodrigo C, Sriharan S, Niloofa MJR, Fernando N, de silva HJ, Karunanayake L, Premawansa S, Handunnetti S. Clinico-epidemiological characteristics, treatment and outcomes of patients with confirmed leptopsirosis in a Sri Lankan healthcare setting. (OP009). 128th Anniversary (SLMA) International Medical Congress, 6-8th July 2015, pp 120-121

Clinical and laboratory associations of severityin a Sri Lankan cohort of patients with serologically confirmed Leptospirosis - a prospective study

Oral Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Rajapakse S, Weeratuna PN, Rodrigo C, Sriharan S, Niloofa MJR, Fernando N, de silva HJ, Karunanayake L, Premawansa S, Handunnetti S
Publication year: 2015

Rajapakse S, Weeratuna PN, Rodrigo C, Sriharan S, Niloofa MJR, Fernando N, de silva HJ, Karunanayake L, Premawansa S, Handunnetti S. Clinical and laboratory associations of severityin a Sri Lankan cohort of patients with serologically confirmed Leptospirosis – a prospective study (OP007). 128th Anniversary (SLMA) International Medical Congress, 6-8th July 2015, pp 119-120

Changes in serum nitrite and nitrate in dengue and dengue haemarrhagic fever

Oral Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Maheshi Mapalgamage, Handunnetti SM, Premawansa G, Sharmila Thilainathan, De Silva AD, Premawansa S
Publication year: 2015

Maheshi Mapalgamage, Handunnetti SM, Premawansa G, Sharmila Thilainathan, De Silva AD, Premawansa S Changes in serum nitrite and nitrate in dengue and dengue haemarrhagic fever, iPURSE 2015, University of Peradeniya, 5-6TH November 2015, pp 228

Alpinia calcarata rhizome extracts: Prospective inhibitors of inflammatory mediators

Oral Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
M Chandhrakanthan, S Kathirgamanathar, SM Handunnetti, GAS Premakumara
Publication year: 2015

M Chandhrakanthan, S Kathirgamanathar, SM Handunnetti, GAS Premakumara. Alpinia calcarata rhizome extracts: Prospective inhibitors of inflammatory mediators. Proceedings of 8th International Research Conference- Kotelawala Defense University (2015)

A diagnostic model for Leptospirosis for use in resource limited settings

Oral Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Rajapakse S, Weeratunga PN, Rodrigo C, Sriharan S, Niloofa MJR, Fernando N, de silva HJ, Karunanayake L, Premawansa S, Handunnetti S
Publication year: 2015

Rajapakse S, Weeratunga PN, Rodrigo C, Sriharan S, Niloofa MJR, Fernando N, de silva HJ, Karunanayake L, Premawansa S, Handunnetti S. A diagnostic model for Leptospirosis for use in resource limited settings (OP008). 128th Anniversary (SLMA) International Medical Congress, 6-8th July 2015; pp 120. (won the Karunadasa Rajasuriya award for Tropical Medicine)

Oxidative damage of lipids and proteins in Leptospirosis

Oral Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Narmada Fernando, Niloofa MJR, Sachith Maduranga, Chathuraka Rodrigo, Lilani Karunanayake, Janaka De Silva, Senaka Rajapakse, Sunil Premawansa, Shiroma Handunnetti
Publication year: 2014

Narmada Fernando, Niloofa MJR, Sachith Maduranga, Chathuraka Rodrigo, Lilani Karunanayake, Janaka De Silva, Senaka Rajapakse, Sunil Premawansa, Shiroma Handunnetti. Oxidative damage of lipids and proteins in Leptospirosis OP 07). 2nd ICFMLS, IBMBB, University of Colombo, 11-12th September 2014, pp 38

nhibition of Nitric oxide production in Carrageenan induced rat peritoneal cells in vitro by Sri Lankan medicinal plant extracts

Oral Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Rukshala BAD, Handunnetti SM, De Silve ED
Publication year: 2014

Rukshala BAD, Handunnetti SM, De Silve ED, Inhibition of Nitric oxide production in Carrageenan induced rat peritoneal cells in vitro by Sri Lankan medicinal plant extracts OP 10). 2nd ICFMLS, IBMBB, University of Colombo, 11-12th September 2014, pp 40

Immunomodulatory activity of Link Samahan, a herbal formulation in Sri Lankan market

Oral Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Ranaweera BVLR, Handunnetti SM, Weerasena OVDSJ
Publication year: 2014

Ranaweera BVLR, Handunnetti SM, Weerasena OVDSJ. Immunomodulatory activity of Link Samahan, a herbal formulation in Sri Lankan market OP 09). 2nd ICFMLS, IBMBB, University of Colombo, 11-12th September 2014, pp 39

High serum lipid peroxide and low anti-oxidant capacity in leptospirosis

Oral Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Narmada Fernando, Niloofa MJR, Sachith Maduranga, Lilani Karunanayake, Janaka De Silva, Senaka Rajapakse, Sunil Premawansa, Shiroma Handunnetti
Publication year: 2014

Narmada Fernando, Niloofa MJR, Sachith Maduranga, Lilani Karunanayake, Janaka De Silva, Senaka Rajapakse, Sunil Premawansa, Shiroma Handunnetti. High serum lipid peroxide and low anti-oxidant capacity in leptospirosis, One Health International Conference, University of Peradeniya, 6th September 2014, pp 20

Evaluation of two rapid immunodiagnostic tests, an IgM ELISA and an immunochromatography test compared to microscopic agglutination test

Oral Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Niloofa MJR, Fernando TRGN, De Silva NL, Karunanayake L, Wickremesinghe H, Dikmadugoda N, Premawansa G, Wikramasinghe AR, De Silva HJ, Premawansa S, Rajapakse S, Handunnetti SM
Publication year: 2014

Niloofa MJR, Fernando TRGN, De Silva NL, Karunanayake L, Wickremesinghe H, Dikmadugoda N, Premawansa G, Wikramasinghe AR, De Silva HJ, Premawansa S, Rajapakse S, Handunnetti SM. Evaluation of two rapid immunodiagnostic tests, an IgM ELISA and an immunochromatography test compared to microscopic agglutination test (OP 06). 2nd International Conference on Frontiers in Molecular Life Sciences (ICFMLS), IBMBB, University of Colombo, 11-12th September 2014, pp 38

Effect of acetone extracts of culinary mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus on carrageenan induced phagocytic cell infiltration and nitric oxide production by rat peritoneal cells

Oral Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Jayasuriya WJABN, Handunnetti S, Wanigatunga A, Fernando GH, Abetunga TU and Suresh TS
Publication year: 2014

Jayasuriya WJABN, Handunnetti S, Wanigatunga A, Fernando GH, Abetunga TU and Suresh TS. Effect of acetone extracts of culinary mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus on carrageenan induced phagocytic cell infiltration and nitric oxide production by rat peritoneal cells. The 5th International Conference on Natural products for Health and Beauty, Phuket-Thailand, May 2014; pp 136

Volatile compounds from the Ethanolic Extract of Dried flowers of Aegle marmelos (Beli mal)

Oral Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Kumari KDKP, Handunnetti SM, Samarasinghe K and Suresh TS
Publication year: 2013

Kumari KDKP, Handunnetti SM, Samarasinghe K and Suresh TS. Volatile compounds from the Ethanolic Extract of Dried flowers of Aegle marmelos (Beli mal). 1st International conference on Unani, Ayurveda, Siddha and Traditional Medicine. Institute of Indigenous Medicine University of Colombo, December 2013; pp 107

The stimulatory effect of the water extract of dried flowers of Aegle marmelos in healthy humans

Oral Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Kumari KDKP, Samarasinghe, Handunnetti SM and Suresh TS
Publication year: 2013

Kumari KDKP, Samarasinghe, Handunnetti SM and Suresh TS. The stimulatory effect of the water extract of dried flowers of Aegle marmelos in healthy humans. Third Euro-India International Conference on Holistic Medicine. Kerala India, September 2013; pp 85-86

Protective effect of methano/ dichloromethane extract of Artocarpus nobilis on rat mast cell degranulation in vitro

Oral Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Rukshala BAD, Handunnetti SM, De Silve E D
Publication year: 2013

Rukshala BAD, Handunnetti SM, De Silve E D. Protective effect of methano/ dichloromethane extract of Artocarpus nobilis on rat mast cell degranulation in vitro. World Congress on Pharmaceutical Science & Chemical Technology (1st Anniversary Celebration of International Society for Nature & Health Care Inc, USA).  Colombo, Sri Lanka. December 2013:  pp 41

Organoleptic properties of different preparations of the water extract of dried flowers of A. marmelos (Belimal drink) and black tea in volunteer subjects

Oral Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Kumari KDKP, HandunnettiS, SamarasingheK and SureshTS
Publication year: 2013

Kumari KDKP, HandunnettiS, SamarasingheK and SureshTS. Organoleptic properties of different preparations of the water extract of dried flowers of A. marmelos (Belimal drink) and black tea in volunteer subjects. World Congress on Pharmaceutical Science & Chemical Technology (1st Anniversary Celebration of International Society for Nature & Health Care Inc, USA). Colombo, Sri Lanka. December 2013: pp 38-39

Effect of the water extract of dried flowers of Aegle marmelos on fasting serum glucose concentrations and glucose tolerance of healthy volunteers

Oral Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Kumari KDKP, Handunnetti SM, Suresh TS and Samarasinghe K
Publication year: 2013

Kumari KDKP, Handunnetti SM, Suresh TS and Samarasinghe K. Effect of the water extract of dried flowers of Aegle marmelos on fasting serum glucose concentrations and glucose tolerance of healthy volunteers. International Conference on Pharamacognosy, Phytochemistry and Natural Products. Hydrabad, India. October 2013: pp 61

Comparison of the antioxidant activity of the water extract of dried flowers of A. marmelos with Black and Green tea

Oral Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Kumari KDKP, Handunnetti S, Samarasinghe K and Suresh TS
Publication year: 2013

Kumari KDKP, Handunnetti S, Samarasinghe K and Suresh TS. Comparison of the antioxidant activity of the water extract of dried flowers of A. marmelos with Black and Green tea. World Congress on Pharmaceutical Science & Chemical Technology (1st Anniversary Celebration of International Society for Nature & Health Care Inc, USA) Colombo, December 2013; pp 38

Anti- histamine ans Membrane stabilization activity and the effect on infiltration of rat peritoneal cells of the water extract of dried flowers of Aegle marmelos

Oral Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Kumari KDKP, Handunnetti SM, Samarasinghe K and Suresh TS
Publication year: 2013

Kumari KDKP, Handunnetti SM, Samarasinghe K and Suresh TS. Anti- histamine ans Membrane stabilization activity and the effect on infiltration of rat peritoneal cells of the water extract of dried flowers of Aegle marmelos. KDU International Research Symposium. Kothalawala Defense University Sri Lanka, 2013; pp 45

Trichosanthes cucumerina Linn: As a potential anti-inflammatory agent

Oral Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Arawwawala LDAM, Thabrew MI, Arambawela LSR and Handunnetti SM
Publication year: 2012

Arawwawala LDAM, Thabrew MI, Arambawela LSR and Handunnetti SM. Trichosanthes cucumerina Linn: As a potential anti-inflammatory agent. Proceedings of the International Conference on Chemical Sciences, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 21st June, 2012: NP12, pp 24

Antioxidant and toxicity studies of some selected Sri Lankan medicinal plant extracts with potential cosmetic applications

Oral Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Rukshala BAD, Badathurage M, Handunnetti SM and De Silva DE
Publication year: 2012

Rukshala BAD, Badathurage M, Handunnetti SM and De Silva DE. Antioxidant and toxicity studies of some selected Sri Lankan medicinal plant extracts with potential cosmetic applications. Proceedings of the International Conference on Chemical Sciences, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 21st June, 2012: NP13, pp 25