Multilocus Sequence Typing of Leptospira from clinical isolates in Sri Lanka

Poster Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Karunanayake Lilani, Vimal Raj R, Anwesh M, Muruganandam N, Perera R, Niloofa R, Fernando N, Handunnetti S. Premawansa S, Rajapakse S., Vijayachari P
Publication year: 2017

Karunanayake Lilani, Vimal Raj R, Anwesh M, Muruganandam N, Perera R, Niloofa R, Fernando N, Handunnetti S. Premawansa S, Rajapakse S., Vijayachari P.  Multilocus Sequence Typing of Leptospira from clinical isolates in Sri Lanka. 10th International Leptospirosis Society Scientific Meeting, Palmerston, New Zealand, 27th Nov-1stDec 2017; pp 55

Do human serum factors protect endothelial cells against pathogenic Leptospira?

Poster Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Narmada Fernando, Shiroma Handunnetti, Lilani Karunanayake, Sunil Premawansa, Senaka Rajapakse
Publication year: 2017

Narmada Fernando, Shiroma Handunnetti, Lilani Karunanayake, Sunil Premawansa, Senaka Rajapakse. Do human serum factors protect endothelial cells against pathogenic Leptospira? 10th International Leptospirosis Society Scientific Meeting, Palmerston, New Zealand, 27th Nov-1stDec 2017; pp 245

Antibiotic Susceptibility of Clinical Isolates of Human Leptospirosis in Sri Lanka

Poster Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Karunanayake Lilani, Rajapaksha RRN, Perera KCR, Fernando N, Niloofa R, Handunnetti S, Premawansa S, Rajapakse S
Publication year: 2017

Karunanayake Lilani, Rajapaksha RRN, Perera KCR, Fernando N, Niloofa R, Handunnetti S, Premawansa S, Rajapakse S. Antibiotic Susceptibility of Clinical Isolates of Human Leptospirosis in Sri Lanka. 10th International Leptospirosis Society Scientific Meeting, Palmerstone, New Zealand, 27th Nov-1stDec 2017

Altered Reactive Nitrogen Species production, NF-κB expression in phagocytes and severity of severe leptospirosis infections

Poster Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Shiroma Handunnetti, Narmada Fernando, Sanjika Milhani, Daniya Edward, Lilani Karunanayake, Sunil Premawansa, Senaka Rajapakse
Publication year: 2017

Shiroma Handunnetti, Narmada Fernando, Sanjika Milhani, Daniya Edward, Lilani Karunanayake, Sunil Premawansa, Senaka Rajapakse. Altered Reactive Nitrogen Species production, NF-κB expression in phagocytes and severity of severe leptospirosis infections, 10th International Leptospirosis Society Scientific Meeting, Palmerston, New Zealand, 27th Nov-1stDec 2017; pp 247

The role of neutrophils in the interaction between pathogenic Leptospira and vascular endothelial cells

Poster Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Shiroma Handunnetti, Narmada Fernando, Senaka Rajapakse, H Janaka de Silva, Sunil Premawansa
Publication year: 2015

Shiroma Handunnetti, Narmada Fernando, Senaka Rajapakse, H Janaka de Silva, Sunil Premawansa, The role of neutrophils in the interaction between pathogenic Leptospira and vascular endothelial cells, 9th International Leptospirosis Society Scientific Meeting, 7-10th October 2015, Semarang, Indonesia; pp 101

Defining coagulation dysfunctionin patients with leptospirosis

Poster Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Rasa Threeswaran, Lallindra Gooneratne, Shiroma Handunnetti, Roopen Arya, Senaka Rajapakse
Publication year: 2015

Rasa Threeswaran, Lallindra Gooneratne, Shiroma Handunnetti, Roopen Arya, Senaka Rajapakse. Defining coagulation dysfunctionin patients with leptospirosis (ABS-3413). Proceedings of the International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH 2015), Toronto 20-25th June 2015

Preliminary results of activity guided fractionation of the ethanolic extract of dried flowers of Aegle marmelos

Poster Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Kumari KDKP, Samarasinghe, Handunnetti SM, and Suresh TS
Publication year: 2014

Kumari KDKP, Samarasinghe, Handunnetti SM, and Suresh TS. Preliminary results of activity guided fractionation of the ethanolic extract of dried flowers of Aegle marmelos (Beli mal). 1st Ruhuna International Science and Technology Conference, University of Ruhuna Matara Sri Lanka, January 2014; pp 140

Inhbition of iNOS expression and enhancement of CD4 and CD40L expression by combined hot water extract of Coriandrum sativum L. and Coscinium fenestratum G

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

Harasgama HDAJC, Handunnetti SM, Weearasena OVDSJ, Premakumara S. Inhbition of iNOS expression and enhancement of CD4 and CD40L expression by combined hot water extract of Coriandrum sativum L. and Coscinium fenestratum G (PP 18). ICFMLS, IBMBB, University of Colombo, 11-12th September 2014, pp 56

In vitro genotoxicity evaluation of Walidda antidysenterica by comet assay

Poster Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Baragamaarachchi RY, Weearasena OVDSJ, Handunnetti SM, Samarasekara R
Publication year: 2014

Baragamaarachchi RY, Weearasena OVDSJ, Handunnetti SM, Samarasekara R. In vitro genotoxicity evaluation of Walidda antidysenterica by comet assay (PP 14). 2nd ICFMLS, IBMBB, University of Colombo, 11-12th September 2014, pp 54

Evaluation of toxicity and effect on the glycogen content of liver after long term administration of water extract of dried flowers of A. marmelos in rats

Poster Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Kumari KDKP, Samarasinghe, Handunnetti SM and Suresh TS
Publication year: 2014

Kumari KDKP, Samarasinghe, Handunnetti SM and Suresh TS. Evaluation of toxicity and effect on the glycogen content of liver after long term administration of water extract of dried flowers of A. marmelos in rats. International Conference on Multi-disciplinary Approaches, Faculty of Graduate Studies University of Sri Jayawardenepura Nugegoda, Sri Lanka, 2014; pp 37

Association between antibody-mediated platelet destruction and the severity of dengue infections in Sri Lanka

Poster Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Bandara M, Handunnetti SM, Premawansa G, De Silva AD, Premawansa S
Publication year: 2014

Bandara M, Handunnetti SM, Premawansa G, De Silva AD, Premawansa S. Association between antibody-mediated platelet destruction and the severity of dengue infections in Sri Lanka (PP 05). 2nd International Conference on Frontiers in Molecular Life Sciences (ICFMLS), Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (IBMBB), University of Colombo11-12th September 2014, pp 50

Antioxidant activity and total pPolyphenolic content of weedy herb Commelina diffusa

Poster Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Perera HDSM, Samarasekera R, Handunnetti SM, Weerasena OVDSJ
Publication year: 2014

Perera HDSM, Samarasekera R, Handunnetti SM, Weerasena OVDSJ. Antioxidant activity and total pPolyphenolic content of weedy herb Commelina diffusa (PP 15). 2nd ICFMLS, IBMBB, University of Colombo, 11-12th September 2014, pp 55

Acetylcholinesterase inhibitory and anti-oxidant activities of leaves of Toona ciliata

Poster Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Samaradivakara SP, Samarasekera R, Handunnetti SM, Weerasena OVDSJ
Publication year: 2014

Samaradivakara SP, Samarasekera R, Handunnetti SM, Weerasena OVDSJ. Acetylcholinesterase inhibitory and anti-oxidant activities of leaves of Toona ciliata (PP 16). 2nd ICFMLS, IBMBB, University of Colombo, 11-12th September 2014, pp 55

High plasma TNF-a/IL-10 ratios are associated with severe P. falciparum malaria in Sri Lanka

Poster Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Handunnetti S*, Perera M, Hearth N, Pathirana S, Mendis K, and Premawansa S
Publication year: 2013

Handunnetti S*, Perera M, Hearth N, Pathirana S, Mendis K, and Premawansa S. 2013. High plasma TNF-a/IL-10 ratios are associated with severe P. falciparum malaria in Sri Lanka (P3023). The Journal of Immunology, 2013, 190 (1001), 55. pp. 12. (http:// www.jimmunol.org/cgi/content/meeting_abstract/190/1MeetingAbstracts/55.12) [*Only the Abstract was published

The effect of the water extract of dried flowers of Aegle marmelos on production of nitric oxide by rat peritoneal cells.

Poster Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Kumari KDKP, Handunnetti SM, Suresh TS and Samarasinghe K
Publication year: 2012

Kumari KDKP, Handunnetti SM, Suresh TS and Samarasinghe K. The effect of the water extract of dried flowers of Aegle marmelos on production of nitric oxide by rat peritoneal cells. 4th International Conference on Medicinal Plants and Herbal Products. John Hopkins University Montgomery Country Campus Rockville, MD, USA, September 2012; pp 31

A pilot study on comparison of rapid immunodiagnostic for confirmation of leptospirosis

Poster Presentations at International 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 on comparison of rapid immunodiagnostic for confirmation of leptospirosis. Proceedings of the 125th Anniversary (of The Sri Lanka Medical Association) International Medical Congress, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 4th July, 2012; PP162, pp 149

Immunomodulatory activity of combined hot water extract of Coriandrum sativum L., and Coscnium fenestratum L., in rats

Poster Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Kotalawala SD, Premakumara GAS, Handunnetti SM and Ratnasooriya WD
Publication year: 2011

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 rats. Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Medicinal Plants and Herbal Medicines, 19th-21st December, 2011, Colombo, Sri Lanka; pp 81

Inhibition of nitric oxide production by Anisomeles indica, Caesalpinia bonduc and Toddalia asiatica extracts

Poster Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Nanayakkara HLC, Kariyawasam KWJC, Kumara RR, De Silva ED, Ratnasooriya WD and Handunnetti SM
Publication year: 2009

Nanayakkara HLC, Kariyawasam KWJC, Kumara RR, De Silva ED, Ratnasooriya WD and Handunnetti SM. Inhibition of nitric oxide production by Anisomeles indica, Caesalpinia bonduc and Toddalia asiatica extracts. Proceedings of the International Conference on Frontiers in Molecular Life Sciences, IBMBB, University of Colombo,16th -18th September, 2009; pp 38

In vitro anti-inflammatory activity of Vitex negundo

Poster Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Kariyawasam KWJC, Nanayakkara HLC, Kumara RR, De Silva ED, Ratnasooriya WD andHandunnetti SM
Publication year: 2009

Kariyawasam KWJC, Nanayakkara HLC, Kumara RR, De Silva ED, Ratnasooriya WD andHandunnetti SM. In vitro anti-inflammatory activity of Vitex negundo. Proceedings of the International Conference on Frontiers in Molecular Life Sciences, IBMBB, University of Colombo, 16-18th Sep, 2009; pp 37

Immunoepidemiology of PvRII, a putative vaccine candidate representing Plasmodium vivax Duffy Binding Protein, in Sri Lanka

Poster Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Premaratne PH, Dias KVGS, Handunnetti SM, Yazdani S, Chitins C and Udagama-Randeniya PV
Publication year: 2007

Premaratne PH, Dias KVGS, Handunnetti SM, Yazdani S, Chitins C and Udagama-Randeniya PV. Immunoepidemiology of PvRII, a putative vaccine candidate representing Plasmodium vivax Duffy Binding Protein, in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 56th of the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Philadelphia, USA, November 2007, pp 55

Analysis of single nucleotide polymorphisms at the Plasmodium vivax apical membrane antigen 1 (PVAMA 1) locus among Sri Lankan isolates

Poster Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Gunasekara ADM, Wicramarachchi T, Ganguli I, Perera L, Premaratne PH, Dissanayake DMAA Udagama- Randeniya P, Handunnetti SM, Wirth DF
Publication year: 2005

Gunasekara ADM, Wicramarachchi T, Ganguli I, Perera L, Premaratne PH, Dissanayake DMAA Udagama- Randeniya P, Handunnetti SM, Wirth DF, Analysis of single nucleotide polymorphisms at the Plasmodium vivax apical membrane antigen 1 (PVAMA 1) locus among Sri Lankan isolates, American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 54th  Annual meeting, Washington, DC, USA, 11- 15 December 2005, pp 282

Protection in toque monkeys immunized with merozoite surface protein-1 p19 in alum

Poster Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Amaratunga C, Nandasiri K, Weerasinghe S, Manamperi A, Holm I, Longacre S, and Handunnetti SM
Publication year: 2000

Amaratunga C, Nandasiri K, Weerasinghe S, Manamperi A, Holm I, Longacre S, and Handunnetti SM. Protection in toque monkeys immunized with merozoite surface protein-1 p19 in alum. New Challenges in Tropical Medicine and Parasitology, Oxford, 2000; pp 128

Allelic variation in a leading Plasmodium vivax malaria vaccine candidate, merozoite surface protein 1

Poster Presentations at International Conferences & Symposia
Manamperi A, Holm I, Perera L, Handunnetti SM, and Longacre S
Publication year: 2000

Manamperi A, Holm I, Perera L, Handunnetti SM, and Longacre S. Allelic variation in a leading Plasmodium vivax malaria vaccine candidate, merozoite surface protein 1. New Challenges in Tropical Medicine and Parasitology, Oxford, 2000; pp 71