Preliminary study on identification of autosomal recessive p47phox mutations in patients with chronic granulomatous disease in Sri Lanka. (OP05)

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Mifra FN,  de Silva AD, de Silva NR, Handunnetti SM, Dassanayake D
Publication year: 2017

Mifra FN,  de Silva AD, de Silva NR, Handunnetti SM, Dassanayake D. Preliminary study on identification of autosomal recessive p47phox mutations in patients with chronic granulomatous disease in Sri Lanka. (OP05). Proceedings of the 9th Annual Scientific Sessions of IBMBB, University of Colombo. 07th July 2017, pp: 16

Preliminary study on allergenic pollen records from airborne samples in selected locations of urban and semi-urban areas in Western Province of Sri Lanka

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Ishaka GKD, Premawansa S, Prematilake TR, De Silva R, Handunnetti SM, Fernando A, Premawansa G.
Publication year: 2017

Ishaka GKD, Premawansa S, Prematilake TR, De Silva R, Handunnetti SM, Fernando A, Premawansa G. Preliminary study on allergenic pollen records from airborne samples in selected locations of urban and semi-urban areas in Western Province of Sri Lanka. (OP07). Proceedings of the 9th Annual Scientific Sessions of IBMBB, University of Colombo. 07th July 2017, pp: 18

Phytochemical profile and in vitro anti-inflammatory activity of aqueous leaf extract of Sri Lankan variety of Psidium guajava L. (OP17)

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Kariawasam KWJC, Pathirana RN, Ratnasooriya W, Handunnetti SM, Abeysekera WPKM
Publication year: 2017

Kariawasam KWJC, Pathirana RN, Ratnasooriya W, Handunnetti SM, Abeysekera WPKM. Phytochemical profile and in vitro anti-inflammatory activity of aqueous leaf extract of Sri Lankan variety of Psidium guajava L. (OP17). Proceedings of the 9th Annual Scientific Sessions of IBMBB, University of Colombo. 07th July 2017, pp: 28

Optimization of the day of sampling for expression of T cell dependent B cell activation

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Ranaweera BVLR, Edward D, Abeysekara AM , Weerasena OVDSJ, Handunnetti SM
Publication year: 2017

Ranaweera BVLR, Edward D, Abeysekara AM , Weerasena OVDSJ, Handunnetti SM. Optimization of the day of sampling for expression of T cell dependent B cell activation. (OP10). Proceedings of the 9th Annual Scientific Sessions of Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & Biotechnology (IBMBB), University of Colombo. 07th July 2017, pp: 21

Low total serum nitrite and nitrate levels on admission in dengue patients as prognostic markers for developing dengue hemorrhagic fever.

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Mapalagamage M, Handunnetti SM, Premawansa G, Thillainathan S, Fernando T, Kanapathippillai K,  De Silva AD, Premawansa S
Publication year: 2017

Mapalagamage M, Handunnetti SM, Premawansa G, Thillainathan S, Fernando T, Kanapathippillai K,  De Silva AD, Premawansa S. Low total serum nitrite and nitrate levels on admission in dengue patients as prognostic markers for developing dengue hemorrhagic fever. (OP11). Proceedings of the 9th Annual Scientific Sessions of IBMBB, University of Colombo. 07th July 2017, pp: 22

Inhibition of nitric oxide production in mouse macrophages (RAW264.7) by Artocarpus nobilis Thw. (OP12)

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Rukshala BAD, Handunnetti SM, de Silva ED
Publication year: 2017

Rukshala BAD, Handunnetti SM, de Silva ED. Inhibition of nitric oxide production in mouse macrophages (RAW264.7) by Artocarpus nobilis Thw. (OP12). Proceedings of the 9th Annual Scientific Sessions of IBMBB, University of Colombo. 07th July 2017, pp: 23.

Identification  of allergenic venom components of Apis dorsata Fabricius and comparison of those with Apis mellifera Linnaeus

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Gunasekara DLPE, Handunnetti S, Premawansa S, Witharana EWRA, Dassanayake WMDK, Rathnayake IP, Senevirathne  SL, Dias RKS,  Premakumara GAS de Silva R
Publication year: 2017

Gunasekara DLPE, Handunnetti S, Premawansa S, Witharana EWRA, Dassanayake WMDK, Rathnayake IP, Senevirathne  SL, Dias RKS,  Premakumara GAS de Silva R. Identification  of allergenic venom components of Apis dorsata Fabricius and comparison of those with Apis mellifera Linnaeus. (OP09). Proceedings of the 9th Annual Scientific Sessions of IBMBB, University of Colombo. 07th July 2017, pp: 20

Diagnosing a disease of farmers - Leptospirosis

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Niloofa R, Premawansa S,  Rajapakse S, Handunnetti SM
Publication year: 2017

Niloofa R, Premawansa S,  Rajapakse S, Handunnetti SM. Diagnosing a disease of farmers – Leptospirosis. (OP08). Proceedings of the 9th Annual Scientific Sessions of IBMBB, University of Colombo. 07th July 2017, pp: 19

Applicability of malaria Rapid Diagnostic Tests in diagnosing non-falciparum malaria infections in Sri Lanka under zero-indigenous malaria setting

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Handunnetti SM, van Schravendijk M‑R, Pasloske BL, Kapilananda GMG, Perera KLRL, Mendis KN, and Howard RJWM Kumudu TdeAW Gunasekera, Risintha G Premaratne, OVDS Jagathpriya Weerasena, Shiroma M Handunnetti, Sunil Premawansa, S Deepika Fernando
Publication year: 2017

WM Kumudu TdeAW Gunasekera, Risintha G Premaratne, OVDS Jagathpriya Weerasena, Shiroma M Handunnetti, Sunil Premawansa, S Deepika Fernando.  Applicability of malaria Rapid Diagnostic Tests in diagnosing non-falciparum malaria infections in Sri Lanka under zero-indigenous malaria setting. 73rd Annual Scientific Sessions of SLAAS. 2017

Sri Lankan CVID population displays a higher prevalence of TNFRSF13B gene variation. (OP-C5)

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Sathkumara HD, De Silva AD, Handunnetti SM, De Silva, NR
Publication year: 2016

Sathkumara HD, De Silva AD, Handunnetti SM, De Silva, NR. Sri Lankan CVID population displays a higher prevalence of TNFRSF13B gene variation. (OP-C5). Proceedings of the 8th Biennial Sessions of the AISSL, 15th July 2016, pp 34

Serovar diversity of pathogenic Leptospira infecting patients in Western Province, Sri Lanka. (OP-B3)

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Niloofa R, Karunanayake L, Premawansa S, Rajapakse S, Handunnetti SM.
Publication year: 2016

Niloofa R, Karunanayake L, Premawansa S, Rajapakse S, Handunnetti SM. Serovar diversity of pathogenic Leptospira infecting patients in Western Province, Sri Lanka. (OP-B3). Proceedings of the 8th Biennial Sessions of the AISSL, 15th July 2016, pp 25

Mutational analysis of B cell activating factor receptor (BAFF-R) and inducible co-stimulator (ICOS) in patients with common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) in Sri Lanka. (OP-B4)

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Gayathri K, Weeraman CPK, Sathkumara HD, Handunnetti S, De Silva AD, de Silva R
Publication year: 2016

Gayathri K, Weeraman CPK, Sathkumara HD, Handunnetti S, De Silva AD, de Silva R. Mutational analysis of B cell activating factor receptor (BAFF-R) and inducible co-stimulator (ICOS) in patients with common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) in Sri Lanka. (OP-B4). Proceedings of the 8th Biennial Sessions of the AISSL, 15th July 2016, pp 26

Male infants are protected for a longer period than female infants by maternally transferred antibodies against measles in Sri Lanka. (OP-C2)

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Nadhikala M, Pathirana PPSL, Periris S, Handunnetti SM, Galgada GCS
Publication year: 2016

Nadhikala M, Pathirana PPSL, Periris S, Handunnetti SM, Galgada GCS. Male infants are protected for a longer period than female infants by maternally transferred antibodies against measles in Sri Lanka. (OP-C2). Proceedings of the 8th Biennial Sessions of the AISSL, 15th July 2016, pp 31

Involvement of serum antioxidants and lipid peroxides in severe dengue infection

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Mapalagamage M, Handunnetti S, Premawansa G, Fernando GTG, De Silva D, Premawansa S
Publication year: 2016

Mapalagamage M, Handunnetti S, Premawansa G, Fernando GTG, De Silva D, Premawansa S. Involvement of serum antioxidants and lipid peroxides in severe dengue infection. (OP-B1). Proceedings of the 8th Biennial Sessions of the AISSL, 15th July 2016, pp 23

Increased serum nitrite levels and low serum IgM levels in severe dengue (dengue haemarrhagic fever) patients

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Mapalagamage MS, Handunnetti SM, Premawansa G, Karunayokiny K, De Silva AD, Premawansa S
Publication year: 2016

Mapalagamage MS, Handunnetti SM, Premawansa G, Karunayokiny K, De Silva AD, Premawansa S. Increased serum nitrite levels and low serum IgM levels in severe dengue (dengue haemarrhagic fever) patients. Proceedings of the 71st Annual Sessions of the SLAAS, 2015, pp 06

Effects of pathogenic Leptospira on functions and viability of vascular endothelial cells and kidney epithelial cells. (OP9)

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Fernando N, Handunnetti SM, Rajapakse S, de Silva HJ, Premawansa S
Publication year: 2016

Fernando N, Handunnetti SM, Rajapakse S, de Silva HJ, Premawansa S. Effects of pathogenic Leptospira on functions and viability of vascular endothelial cells and kidney epithelial cells. (OP9). Proceedings of the 8th Annual Scientific Sessions of IBMBB, University of Colombo. 27th May 2016, pp 20

Diagnostic accuracies of six different immunoassays compared to the gold standard tests, real-time quantitative PCR and isolation of pathogenic Leptospira. (OP8)

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Niloofa MJR, Karunanayake L, De Silva HJ, Premawansa S, Rajapakse S, Handunnetti SM
Publication year: 2016

Niloofa MJR, Karunanayake L, De Silva HJ, Premawansa S, Rajapakse S, Handunnetti SM. Diagnostic accuracies of six different immunoassays compared to the gold standard tests, real-time quantitative PCR and isolation of pathogenic Leptospira. (OP8). Proceedings of the 8th Annual Scientific Sessions of IBMBB, University of Colombo. 27th May 2016, pp: 19

Contribution of different types of antioxidants to dengue hemorrhagic fever patients in Sri Lanka. (OP11)

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Mapalagamage MS, Handunnetti SM, De Silva A, Premawansa G, Premawansa S
Publication year: 2016

Mapalagamage MS, Handunnetti SM, De Silva A, Premawansa G, Premawansa S. Contribution of different types of antioxidants to dengue hemorrhagic fever patients in Sri Lanka. (OP11). Proceedings of the 8th Annual Scientific Sessions of IBMBB, University of Colombo. 27th May 2016, pp: 22

Comparison of HPLC profiles of venom of Apis dorsata Fabricius (Giant Asian honey bee) and Apis mellifera Linnaeus (Western honey bee). (OP7)

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Gunasekara DLPE, Handunnetti SM, Premawansa S, Dias RKS, Witharana EWRA, Dasanayake WMDK, Premakumara GAS and De Silva NR
Publication year: 2016

Gunasekara DLPE, Handunnetti SM, Premawansa S, Dias RKS, Witharana EWRA, Dasanayake WMDK, Premakumara GAS and De Silva NR. Comparison of HPLC profiles of venom of Apis dorsata Fabricius (Giant Asian honey bee) and Apis mellifera Linnaeus (Western honey bee). (OP7). Proceedings of the 8th Annual Scientific Sessions of IBMBB, University of Colombo. 27th May 2016, pp: 18

Comparison of cross-reactivity of IgE antibodies with native and recombinant PLA2 (rApi m 1) of Apis mellifera Linnacus and PLA2 of Apis dorsata Fabricius. (OP-C7)

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Gunasekara DLPE, Handunnetti SM, Premawansa S, Witharana EWRA, Dasanayake WMDK, Suranjith L Seneviratne, Dias RKS, Premakumara GA , De Silva NR
Publication year: 2016

Gunasekara DLPE, Handunnetti SM, Premawansa S, Witharana EWRA, Dasanayake WMDK, Suranjith L Seneviratne, Dias RKS, Premakumara GA , De Silva NR.Comparison of cross-reactivity of IgE antibodies with native and recombinant PLA2 (rApi m 1) of Apis mellifera Linnacus and PLA2 of Apis dorsata Fabricius. (OP-C7). Proceedings of the 8th Biennial Sessions of the AISSL, 15th July 2016, pp 36

Community based sero-prevalence of human leptospirosis infection in the Colombo District. (OP10)

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Balaji K, Karunanayake L, Handunnetti SM, Fernando SD , Rajapakse S
Publication year: 2016

Balaji K, Karunanayake L, Handunnetti SM, Fernando SD , Rajapakse S. Community based sero-prevalence of human leptospirosis infection in the Colombo District. (OP10). Proceedings of the 8th Annual Scientific Sessions of IBMBB, University of Colombo. 27th May 2016, pp: 21

C3 Characterization of allergenic venom constituents of medically important ant species in Sri Lanka and determination of venom cross-reactivity with Western ant species. (OP-C3)

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
De Silva BD, Handunnetti SM, Premawansa S, Dias RKS, Seneviratne SL, de Silva R
Publication year: 2016

De Silva BD, Handunnetti SM, Premawansa S, Dias RKS, Seneviratne SL, de Silva R. C3 Characterization of allergenic venom constituents of medically important ant species in Sri Lanka and determination of venom cross-reactivity with Western ant species. (OP-C3). Proceedings of the 8th Biennial Sessions of the AISSL, 15th July 2016, pp 32

assive transfer of anti -measles, -mumps and –rubella antibodies from mother to newborn in Sri Lanka. (OP-C1)

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Nadhikala M, Pathirana PPSL, Periris S, Handunnetti SM, Galgada GCS
Publication year: 2016

Nadhikala M, Pathirana PPSL, Periris S, Handunnetti SM, Galgada GCS.  Passive transfer of anti -measles, -mumps and –rubella antibodies from mother to newborn in Sri Lanka. (OP-C1).  Proceedings of the 8th Biennial Sessions of the AISSL, 15th July 2016, pp 30

Role of antibody response in disease severity of leptospirosis (OP11)

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

Roshan Niloofa, Narmada Fernando, Lilani Karunanayake, H Janaka de Silva, Sunil Premawansa, Senala Rajapakse, Shiroma Handunnetti. Role of antibody response in disease severity of leptospirosis (OP11). Proceedings of the 7th Annual Scientific Sessions of Institute of IBMBB, University of Colombo. 21st May 2015; pp 21

Pathogenic Leptospira sppinduce higher superoxide anion production by HL 60-derived neutrophils

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Fernando TRGN, Niloofa MJR, de Silva HJ, Rajapakse S, Premawansa S, Handunnetti SM
Publication year: 2015

Fernando TRGN, Niloofa MJR, de Silva HJ, Rajapakse S, Premawansa S, Handunnetti SM, Pathogenic Leptospira sppinduce higher superoxide anion production by HL 60-derived neutrophils. Proceedings of the 71st Annual Sessions of the SLAAS, 2015, pp 52

Passive transfer and decay of maternally transferred IgG antibodies against measles, mumps and rubella in infants in Colombo district, Sri Lanka (OP12)

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Nadhikala M, Pathirana PPSL, Handunnetti SM, Galagoda GCS
Publication year: 2015

Nadhikala M, Pathirana PPSL, Handunnetti SM, Galagoda GCS. Passive transfer and decay of maternally transferred IgG antibodies against measles, mumps and rubella in infants in Colombo district, Sri Lanka (OP12). Proceedings of the 7th Annual Scientific Sessions of IBMBB, University of Colombo. 21st May 2015; pp 22

In vitro anti-inflammatory activity of methanol/dichloromethane extract of Vernonia zeylanica (L.) Less (OP5)

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Rukshala BAD, Handunnetti SM, de Silva ED
Publication year: 2015

Rukshala BAD, Handunnetti SM, de Silva ED. In vitro anti-inflammatory activity of methanol/dichloromethane extract of Vernonia zeylanica (L.) Less (OP5). Proceedings of the 7th Annual Scientific Sessions of IBMBB, University of Colombo. 21st May 2015; pp 15

In vitro anti arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase activity of selected Sri Lankan medicinal plants

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Perera HDSM, Samarasekera R, Handunnetti S, Weerasena OVDSJ
Publication year: 2015

Perera HDSM, Samarasekera R, Handunnetti S, Weerasena OVDSJ. In vitro anti arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase activity of selected Sri Lankan medicinal plants. Proceedings of the Biennial Research Symposium of the Industrial Technology Institute, 16-17th November 2015

In vitro anti 5-lipoxygenase, anti-hyaluronisade and anti-oxidant properties of ethanolic leaf extract of Diospyros ebenum

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Perera HDSM, Samarasekera R, Handunnetti S, Weerasena OVDSJ
Publication year: 2015

Perera HDSM, Samarasekera R, Handunnetti S, Weerasena OVDSJ. In vitro anti 5-lipoxygenase, anti-hyaluronisade and anti-oxidant properties of ethanolic leaf extract of Diospyros ebenum. Proceedings of the 35th Annual Session of the IOB-SL, Sri Lanka, 25th September 2015, Abstract no 3-12, pp 61

Extracts of Alpiniacalcarata (Lessor Galanga) inhibits production of inflammatory mediator-nitric oxide in RAW 264.7 murine macrophages

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Chandrakanthan M, Kathiragamanthar S, Handunnetti SM and Premakumar GAS
Publication year: 2015

Chandrakanthan M, Kathiragamanthar S, Handunnetti SM and Premakumar GAS. Extracts of Alpiniacalcarata (Lessor Galanga) inhibits production of inflammatory mediator-nitric oxide in RAW 264.7 murine macrophages. Proceedings of The Young Scientists Forum, 23rd January 2015. pp 27-40