Research Grants
- Novel and innovative strategies to control Anopheles stephensi and other malaria vectors for prevention of re-introduction of malaria in Sri Lanka. National Research Council (NRC 18-057). April 2018 to date.
- Dengue infection in a cohort of Sri Lankan patients- Development of diagnostic and risk prediction models for use in clinical setting. University of Colombo (AP/3/2/2017/CG/25). March 2017 to date.
- Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) for diagnosis of dengue. Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Canada. October 2017- 31st May 2018.
- A sero-epidemiological study to provide supportive evidence to establish malaria elimination in Sri Lanka. National Research Council (NRC 16-031). July 2016 to date.
- Monitoring management response following the detection of malaria cases during the phase of malaria elimination in Sri Lanka. National Science Foundation (RG/2014/HS/03). July 2014 – June 2018.
- Clinico-epidemiological and serological characteristics of human leptospirosis infection in the district of Colombo, Sri Lanka. University of Colombo (AP/3/2/2014/RG/14). April 2014- Nov 2018.
- Evaluation of the coverage and effective use of Long Lasting impregnated bed nets distributed to selected areas of the Anuradhapura district. Department of Public Health, University of Oxford. May - July 2014.
- Current surveillance practices in selected government hospitals in order to assess the potential for missed malaria cases in a previously high-endemic region in Sri Lanka. Department of Public Health, University of Oxford. May – July 2014.
- Security forces personnel: a high risk group for reintroduction of malaria to Sri Lanka. Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB and Malaria (GFATM). April - September 2013.
- Quality assessment of microscopy for malaria diagnosis. Department of Public Health, University of Oxford. May – July 2012.
- Role of HLA alleles in susceptibility and protection from localized cutaneous leishmaniasis in Sri Lanka. National Research Council (NRC 7/12). Jan 2011- Jan 2014.
- Assessment of awareness levels on malaria in a selected community strata in the Mannar district. Department of Public Health, University of Oxford. May – July 2011.
- The role of the private sector in the malaria elimination programme in the Mannar district: a descriptive study. Department of Public Health, University of Oxford. May – July 2011.
- Prevalence of malaria parasites in displaced populations who have returned or resettled in the post-conflict districts of Kilinochchi, Mullativu and Mannar in Sri Lanka. Asia Pacific Malaria Elimination Network(APMEN). May 2011- May 2012.
- The role of private practitioners in the strengthening of malaria surveillance in Sri Lanka. Department of Public Health, University of Oxford. May – July 2010.
- Antibody testing of a sample of clinically diagnosed and laboratory confirmed malaria patients to assess the accuracy of diagnosis. GFATM. Sept 2010 - Sept 2012.
- Prevalence of malaria parasites in selected epidemiological situations in Sri Lanka. GFATM. Aug 2008- Feb 2009.
- Performance of a new staining technique for detection of Trichomonas vaginalis. IRQUE. August 2007 - August 2009.
- The usage of anthelminthics among general practitioners and mothers in the community in the district of Colombo. World Health Organisation (NTD-LS35/mg06). Jan 2006 - Dec 2006.
- A candidate gene association study of genetic susceptibility to cutaneous leishmaniasis. University Grants Commission (RPC/2005/2i/02/CMB). Jan 2006 - Nov 2008.
- Toxocariasis and bronchial asthma. IRQUE. May 2006 - Dec 2007.
- A knowledge, attitude, practices survey on Long Lasting Impregnated Bed Nets. GFATM. Aug 2006 - Dec 2007.
- A study of immune gene polymorphisms that determine antibody production to malaria antigens. Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics, Oxford, UK. 2005- 2009.
- Plasmodium vivax relapse pattern in Sri Lanka following 5-day treatment with primaquin. National Science Foundation (RG/2004/M/10). August 2004 - June 2008.
- The Rapid Whole Blood Immunochromatographic Assay (RDT) for the Diagnosis of P.falciparum and P. vivax malaria. National Science Foundation (RG/2001/M/09). Sept 2001 - Sept 2002.
- The health and nutritional status of school children in two rural areas of Sri Lanka. University of Colombo (AP/3/2/98/M/25). May 1998 - May 2000.
- The impact of malaria on the cognitive performance and physical development of school children in a malaria endemic area of Sri Lanka. UNDP/World Bank/WHO Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases (970315). Dec 1996 - Oct 2001.
