Evaluation of anti-inflammatory activity of Alpinia calcarata leaf extracts: An in vitro study (OP6)

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

Chandhrakanthan M, Kathirgamanathar S, Handunnetti SM, Premakumara GAS. Evaluation of anti-inflammatory activity of Alpinia calcarata leaf extracts: An in vitro study (OP6). Proceedings of the 7th Annual Scientific Sessions of IBMBB, University of Colombo. 21st May 2015; pp 16

Do antibodies play a role in ROS production by HL 60-derived neutrophils against Leptospira? (OP8)

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

Fernando TRGN, Niloofa R, Karunanayake L, de Silva HJ, Rajapakse S, Premawansa S,  Handunnetti SM. Do antibodies play a role in ROS production by HL 60-derived neutrophils against Leptospira? (OP8). Proceedings of the 7th Annual Scientific Sessions of IBMBB, University of Colombo. 21st May 2015; pp 18

Degree of maternal transfer of antibodies against measles, mumps and Rubella to newborns of pre- and post-vaccination era mothers

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

Nadikala M, Pathirana PPSL, Peiris S, Handunnetti SM, Galagoda GCS. Degree of maternal transfer of antibodies against measles, mumps and Rubella to newborns of pre- and post-vaccination era mothers. Proceedings of The Young Scientists Forum, 23rd January 2015. pp 128-131

Anti-inflammatory volatile constituents from rhizomes and leaves of Alpinia calcarata

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

M Chandhrakanthan, S Kathirgamanathar, SM Handunnetti, GAS Premakumara. Anti-inflammatory volatile constituents from rhizomes and leaves of Alpinia calcarata. Proceedings of the Biennial Research Symposium of the Industrial Technology Institute, 16-17th November 2015

Study on passive transfer of maternal IgG antibodies against measles, mumps and rubella from mothers to infants

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Nadhikala M, Pathirana PPSL, Handunnetti SM, Peiris S, Galagoda GCS
Publication year: 2014

Nadhikala M, Pathirana PPSL, Handunnetti SM, Peiris S, Galagoda GCS. Study on passive transfer of maternal IgG antibodies against measles, mumps and rubella from mothers to infants.  Proceedings of the 34th Annual Session of the IOB-SL, 26th September 2014, Abstract no 2-14, pp 54

Platelet cytotoxicity and serum lactate dehydrogenase levels as prognostic markers for severe dengue infections in Sri Lanka (C1)

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Bandara MNS, Handunnetti SM, Premawansa G, Loeb M, De Silva AD, Premawansa S
Publication year: 2014

Bandara MNS, Handunnetti SM, Premawansa G, Loeb M, De Silva AD, Premawansa S.  Platelet cytotoxicity and serum lactate dehydrogenase levels as prognostic markers for severe dengue infections in Sri Lanka (C1). Proceedings of the 7th Biennial Sessions of the AISSL, 2nd September 2014, pp 29

Maternal transfer of anti-measles antibodies to newborns of vaccinated    and naturally immune mothers

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Nadhikala M, Pathirana PPSL, Peiris S, Handunnetti SM, Galagoda GCS
Publication year: 2014

Nadhikala M, Pathirana PPSL, Peiris S, Handunnetti SM, Galagoda GCS. Maternal transfer of anti-measles antibodies to newborns of vaccinated    and naturally immune mothers. Proceedings of the Annual Scientific sessions, Sri Lankan Society for Microbiology. 24th October, 2014. pp 01

Lymphocyte activation and inhibition of iNOS expression by combined hot water extract of Coriandrum sativum L. and Coscinium fenestratumG

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Harasgama HDAJC, Handunnetti SM, Weearasena OVDSJ, Premakumara S
Publication year: 2014

Harasgama HDAJC, Handunnetti SM, Weearasena OVDSJ, Premakumara S. Lymphocyte activation and inhibition of iNOS expression by combined hot water extract of Coriandrum sativum L. and Coscinium fenestratumG.  2nd International Conference on Ayurveda, Siddha & Traditional Medicine, Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, 16-18th September 2014, pp 117

Low prevalence of IgG antibodies against measles, mumps and rubella in infants between 6-12 months of age in Colombo district, Sri Lanka (C7)

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Nadhikala M, Pathirana PPSL, Handunnetti SM, Peiris, S, Galagoda GCS
Publication year: 2014

Nadhikala M, Pathirana PPSL, Handunnetti SM, Peiris, S, Galagoda GCS. Low prevalence of IgG antibodies against measles, mumps and rubella in infants between 6-12 months of age in Colombo district, Sri Lanka (C7). Proceedings of the 7th Biennial Sessions of the AISSL, 2nd September 2014, pp 35

In vitro Inhibition of rat mast cell degranulation by Sri Lankan medicinal plant extracts (B7)

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Rukshala BAD, Handunnetti SM, de Silva ED
Publication year: 2014

Rukshala BAD, Handunnetti SM, de Silva ED.  In vitro Inhibition of rat mast cell degranulation by Sri Lankan medicinal plant extracts (B7). Proceedings of the 7th Biennial Sessions of the AISSL, 2nd September 2014, pp 28

Evaluation of Leptospirosis diagnostic tests: microscopic agglutination test, IgM based ELISA and immunochromatography test

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Niloofa MJR, Fernando TRGN, De Silva NL, Karunanayake L, De Silva HJ, Premawansa S, Rajapakse S, Handunnetti SM
Publication year: 2014

Niloofa MJR, Fernando TRGN, De Silva NL, Karunanayake L, De Silva HJ, Premawansa S, Rajapakse S, Handunnetti SM. Evaluation of Leptospirosis diagnostic tests: microscopic agglutination test, IgM based ELISA and immunochromatography test. Proceedings of the Immunology Day Symposium 2014, Allergy and Immunology Society of Sri Lanka, 26th February, 2014, pp 07

Evaluation of IgM ELISA for diagnosis of acute leptospirosis using pathogenic Leptospiraantigens

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Niloofa MJR, Karunanayake L, Wikramasinghe AR, De Silva HJ, Premawansa S, Rajapakse S, Handunnetti SM
Publication year: 2014

Niloofa MJR, Karunanayake L, Wikramasinghe AR, De Silva HJ, Premawansa S, Rajapakse S, Handunnetti SM. Evaluation of IgM ELISA for diagnosis of acute leptospirosis using pathogenic Leptospiraantigens. Proceedings of the 34th Annual Session of the IOB-SL, Sri Lanka, 26th September 2014, Abstract no 18, pp 58

Establishment and validation of an in-house IgM ELISA for  diagnosis of acute leptospirosis (B6)

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Niloofa MJR, Karunanayake L, Wikramasinghe AR, De Silva HJ, Premawansa S, Rajapakse S, Handunnetti SM
Publication year: 2014

Niloofa MJR, Karunanayake L, Wikramasinghe AR, De Silva HJ, Premawansa S, Rajapakse S, Handunnetti SM. Establishment and validation of an in-house IgM ELISA for  diagnosis of acute leptospirosis (B6). Proceedings of the 7th Biannual Scientific Session of the AISSL, 2nd September 2014, pp 27

Enhancement of antigen-specific IgG production, CD40 and CD40L expression and inhibition of iNOS expression by combined hot water extract of Coriandrum sativum and Coscinium fenestratum (B3)

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Harasgama HDAJC, Handunnetti SM, Weearasena OVDSJ, Premakumara S
Publication year: 2014

Harasgama HDAJC, Handunnetti SM, Weearasena OVDSJ, Premakumara S. Enhancement of antigen-specific IgG production, CD40 and CD40L expression and inhibition of iNOS expression by combined hot water extract of Coriandrum sativum and Coscinium fenestratum (B3). Proceedings of the 7th Biennial Sessions of the AISSL, 2nd September 2014, pp 24

Biomarkers of oxidative stress in severe leptospirosis (C6)

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Fernando N, Wickramasinghe S, Karunanayake L, De Silva HJ, Premawansa S, Rajapakse S, Handunnetti SM
Publication year: 2014

Fernando N, Wickramasinghe S, Karunanayake L, De Silva HJ, Premawansa S, Rajapakse S, Handunnetti SM, Biomarkers of oxidative stress in severe leptospirosis (C6). Proceedings of the 7th Biennial Sessions of the AISSL, 2nd September 2014, pp 34

A study of the involvement of Reactive Nitrogen Species (RNS) and Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) in dengue infection and their correlations with clinical parameters (C4)

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Mapalagamage MS, Handunnetti SM, Premawansa G, Loeb M, De Silva AD, Premawansa S
Publication year: 2014

Mapalagamage MS, Handunnetti SM, Premawansa G, Loeb M, De Silva AD, Premawansa S.A study of the involvement of Reactive Nitrogen Species (RNS) and Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) in dengue infection and their correlations with clinical parameters (C4). Proceedings of the 7th Biennial Sessions of the AISSL, 2nd September 2014, pp 32

Rapid detection of severe leptospirosis using a simple cost-effective method

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Fernando TRGN, Handunetti SM, Niloofa MJR, Fernando GTG, De Silva NL, Wijerathne PPB, Rodrigo C, Karunanayake L, Wickremesinghe H, Dikmadugoda N, Premawansa G, De Silva HJ, Wickremesinghe AR, Premawansa S, Rajapakse S
Publication year: 2013

Fernando TRGN, Handunetti SM, Niloofa MJR, Fernando GTG, De Silva NL, Wijerathne PPB, Rodrigo C, Karunanayake L, Wickremesinghe H, Dikmadugoda N, Premawansa G, De Silva HJ, Wickremesinghe AR, Premawansa S, Rajapakse S. Rapid detection of severe leptospirosis using a simple cost-effective method. Proceedings of the 46th Annual Academic Sessions of the Ceylon College of Physicians, 12th September 2013; Abstract no. OP16, pp 53

ncreased oxidative stress in severe leptospirosis

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Fernando TRGN, Niloofa MJR , De Silva NL, Fernando GTG, Wijerathne PPB, Rodrigo C,   Wickremesinghe H,   Dikmadugoda N, Premawansa G,  Karunanayake L,  De Silva H J, Rajapakse S, Premawansa S, Handunnetti  SM
Publication year: 2013

Fernando TRGN, Niloofa MJR , De Silva NL, Fernando GTG, Wijerathne PPB, Rodrigo C,   Wickremesinghe H,   Dikmadugoda N, Premawansa G,  Karunanayake L,  De Silva H J, Rajapakse S, Premawansa S, Handunnetti  SM. Increased oxidative stress in severe leptospirosis, Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo, 4th October 2013; pp 177

Low serum nitrite and anti-oxidant capacity in severe leptospirosis in Sri Lanka

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Fernando TRGN, Niloofa MJR, Fernando GTG, De Silva NL, Rodrigo C, Karunanayake L,Wickremesinghe H, Dikmadugoda N, Premawansa G, De Silva HJ, Rajapakse S, Premawansa S, Handunetti SM
Publication year: 2013

Fernando TRGN, Niloofa MJR, Fernando GTG, De Silva NL, Rodrigo C, Karunanayake L,Wickremesinghe H, Dikmadugoda N, Premawansa G, De Silva HJ, Rajapakse S, Premawansa S, Handunetti SM.. Low serum nitrite and anti-oxidant capacity in severe leptospirosis in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 6thAnnual Scientific Sessions of the IBMBB, University of Colombo, 3rd May, 2013; pp 22

Low serum anti-oxidant capacity in severe leptospirosis patients in Sri Lanka

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Fernando TRGN, Niloofa MJR, Fernando GTG, De Silva NL, Rodrigo C, Karunanayake L, Wickremesinghe H, Dikmadugoda N, Premawansa G, Wickremesinghe AR, De Silva HJ, Rajapakse S, Premawansa S, Handunetti SM
Publication year: 2013

Fernando TRGN, Niloofa MJR, Fernando GTG, De Silva NL, Rodrigo C, Karunanayake L, Wickremesinghe H, Dikmadugoda N, Premawansa G, Wickremesinghe AR, De Silva HJ, Rajapakse S, Premawansa S, Handunetti SM. Low serum anti-oxidant capacity in severe leptospirosis patients in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 33rd Annual sessions of the IOB-SL, 27th September 2013; Abstract no. 3-14, pp 65

Laboratory confirmation of Leptospirosis: Comparison between microscopic agglutination test and IgM rapid test Leptocheck WB

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Niloofa MJR, Fernando GTG, Fernando TRGN, Wolttan T, De Silva NL, Rodrigo C, Wickremesinghe H, Dikmadugoda N, Premawansa G, Karunanayake L, De Silva HJ, Premawansa S, Rajapakse S, Handunetti SM
Publication year: 2013

Niloofa MJR, Fernando GTG, Fernando TRGN, Wolttan T, De Silva NL, Rodrigo C, Wickremesinghe H, Dikmadugoda N, Premawansa G, Karunanayake L, De Silva HJ, Premawansa S, Rajapakse S, Handunetti SM. Laboratory confirmation of Leptospirosis: Comparison between microscopic agglutination test and IgM rapid test Leptocheck WB. Proceedings of the 6thAnnual Scientific Sessions of the IBMBB, University of Colombo, 3rd May, 2013; pp 21

Hypoglycemic mechanisms of the Beli- mal drink (water extract of dried flowers of Aegle marmelos)

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

Kumari KDKP, Handunnetti SM, Samarasinghe K and Suresh TS. Hypoglycemic mechanisms of the Beli- mal drink (water extract of dried flowers of Aegle marmelos) (104/A). Proceedings of the 69thAnnual Sessions of the SLAAS, 2013; pp 6

Enhancement of antigen specific Immunoglobulin G and M following in vivo treatment of combined hot water extract of Corianderum sativum L. and Coscinumfenstratum G. in rats

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Edward D, Premakumara GAS, Ratnasooriya WD, Handunnetti SM
Publication year: 2013

Edward D, Premakumara GAS, Ratnasooriya WD, Handunnetti SM. Enhancement of antigen specific Immunoglobulin G and M following in vivo treatment of combined hot water extract of Corianderum sativum L. and Coscinumfenstratum G. in rats (414/D). Proceedings of the 69thAnnual Sessions of the SLAAS, 2013; pp 90

Determination of serum lipid peroxide and NOx level in severe leptospirosis patients in Sri Lanka

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Wolttan T, Fernando GTG, Niloofa MJR, Rodrigo C, Wickremesinghe H, Dikmadugoda N, Karunanayake L, De Silva HJ, Premawansa S, Rajapakse S, Handunetti SM
Publication year: 2013

Wolttan T, Fernando GTG, Niloofa MJR, Rodrigo C, Wickremesinghe H, Dikmadugoda N, Karunanayake L, De Silva HJ, Premawansa S, Rajapakse S, Handunetti SM. Determination of serum lipid peroxide and NOx level in severe leptospirosis patients in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 6th Annual Scientific Sessions of the IBMBB, University of Colombo, 3rd May, 2013; pp 23

Anti-inflammatory activity of Pleurotus ostreatus mushroom in diabetic Wistar rats

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Jayasuriya WJABN, Fernando GH, Wanigatunga CA, Handunnetti SM, Abeytunga T, Suresh S
Publication year: 2013

Jayasuriya WJABN, Fernando GH, Wanigatunga CA, Handunnetti SM, Abeytunga T, Suresh S. Anti-inflammatory activity of Pleurotus ostreatus mushroom in diabetic Wistar rats. (102/A). Proceedings of the 69thAnnual Sessions of the SLAAS, 2013; pp 3

Serum anti-oxidant capacity and NOx levels in leptospirosis patients

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Wickremesinghe SA, Handunnetti SM, Kalugalage TL, Eugene EJ, Gunaratne RI, De Silva HJ, Rajapakse S
Publication year: 2012

Wickremesinghe SA, Handunnetti SM, Kalugalage TL, Eugene EJ, Gunaratne RI, De Silva HJ, Rajapakse S.  Serum anti-oxidant capacity and NOx levels in leptospirosis patients. Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo, 17th August, 2012; pp 236

Immunomodulatory activity of combined hot water extract of Coriandrum sativum L. and Coscnium fenestratum L. in rat model

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Kotalawala SD, Premakumara GAS, Handunnetti SM and Ratnasooriya WD
Publication year: 2012

Kotalawala SD, Premakumara GAS, Handunnetti SM and Ratnasooriya WD. Immunomodulatory activity of combined hot water extract of Coriandrum sativum L. and Coscnium fenestratum L. in rat model. Proceedings of the 6thBiennial Sessions of the AISSL, 15th June, 2012; B4, pp 23

Diagnosis of Leptospirosis: Confirmed vs probable cases of leptospirosis and the importance of testing paired serum samples

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Niloofa MJR, Fernando GTG, Thevarajah W, Rodrigo C, Karunanayake L, De Silva HJ, Premawansa S, Rajapakse S, Handunnetti SM
Publication year: 2012

Niloofa MJR, Fernando GTG, Thevarajah W, Rodrigo C, Karunanayake L, De Silva HJ, Premawansa S, Rajapakse S, Handunnetti SM. Diagnosis of Leptospirosis: Confirmed vs probable cases of leptospirosis and the importance of testing paired serum samples. Proceedings of the MRI Research Day (OP 3), 23rd November 2012, pp 21

Anti inflammatory activity of the Decoction of Munronia pinnata

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Hapuaarachchi SD, Suresh TS, Senarath WTPSK and Handunnetti S
Publication year: 2012

Hapuaarachchi SD, Suresh TS, Senarath WTPSK and Handunnetti S. Anti inflammatory activity of the Decoction of Munronia pinnata. Proceedings of the National Ayurveda Research Conference, 2012; pp 34

A pilot study comparing two rapid immunodiagnostic tests with the microscopic agglutination test (MAT) for detection of leptospira antibodies

Oral Presentations at National Conferences & Symposia
Eugene EJ, Wickremesinghe SA, Kalugalage TL, Rodrigo C, Wickremesinghe H, Dikmadugoda N, Somaratne P, De Silva HJ, Rajapakse S, Handunnetti SM
Publication year: 2012

Eugene EJ, Wickremesinghe SA, Kalugalage TL, Rodrigo C, Wickremesinghe H, Dikmadugoda N, Somaratne P, De Silva HJ, Rajapakse S, Handunnetti SM.  A pilot study comparing two rapid immunodiagnostic tests with the microscopic agglutination test (MAT) for detection of leptospira antibodies. Proceedings of the 6thBiennial Sessions of the AISSL, 15th June, 2012; B1, pp 20