Supervised Projects

  • Determination of anti-rabies vaccination coverage, serological response in canines and assessment of knowledge of people on rabies in selected areas in Sri Lanka

    Dr Ruwini Pimburag, PhD,
    Principal Supervisor
    Thesis submitted on 2ndOct 2017

  • Antidiabetic activity of Canariumzeylanicum, Osbekiaoctandra and Piper beetle and isolation of active principals

    Ms Chamila Liyanaarachchi
    PhD
    Co-Supervisor
    Completed successfully

  • Pattern of immunogenicity in domestic dogs following primary and subsequent booster vaccination against rabies

    Dr Viranga Jayasundara
    PhD
    Principal Supervisor
    Work in progress

  • Experimental analysis of the neural stem cell populations in the hippocampal and lateral ventricle regions of the mouse brain

    Ms Chedliya Ishak Sahabdeen
    MSc in Regenerative Medicine
    Co-Supervisor
    Successfully completed

  • The value of serum and urinary biomarkers for early detection of AKI in rats following envenomation by Daboia, Echis and Hypnale

    Dr Eranga Wijewickrama
    PhD
    Co-Supervisor
    Project in progress.

  • In vitrolithontriptic effect of selected Siddha drugs on urinary calculi occurring in various locations of urinary system with and without different Anupaanam

    Dr Sivarangani Sivagnanam
    MPhil
    Co-Supervisor
    Project in progress.

  • Survey on level of physical activity in physical therapy graduates from University of Colombo

    Ms Vathsala D Walatara
    PGDHD
    Supervisor
    Successfully completed

  • vThe knowledge and usage of CHDRs by mothers with a single child attending teaching hospitals near Colombo

    MNJ Cooray, SA Dahanayake, JPN Darshani
    Community medicine research project of MBBS – 2010
    Principal Supervisor
    Successfully completed

  • Colour blindness among medical students in Faculty of Medicine, Colombo

    Ms GM Jayasena, Ms IIM Kodippili, Ms NC Galappaththi
    Elective research project of MBBS – 2009
    Principal Supervisor
    Successfully completed

  • Risk factor assessment and management of anaemia with rEPO in chronic kidney disease

    Ms WPL Kanchana, Ms HPRS Jayaratne, Ms PVU Muthukumarana
    Elective research project of MBBS – 2007
    Principal Supervisor
    Successfully completed

  • Assessment of rabies control methods in Colombo Municipality area

    Mr SSL de Silva, Mr D M Rubasignhe
    Elective research project of MBBS – 2007
    Principal Supervisor
    Successfully completed

  • A study on knowledge about rabies in people in my area

    Ms KND Weerapperuma
    Elective research project of MBBS – 2005
    Principal Supervisor
    Successfully completed

  • A survey to assess the knowledge regarding rabies in students of two schools in Gampaha district

    Ms WA Wijamuni, Ms SASS Subasinghe
    Elective research project of MBBS – 2007
    Principal Supervisor
    Successfully completed

  • Effectiveness of an 8 week dynamic balance training programme on performance of a selected group of athletes

    Ms Ishara
    BSc Physiotherapy – 2016
    Principal Supervisor
    Completed data collection

  • Comparison of effect of three stretching techniques on hamstring flexibility of young female university students in University of Colombo

    Ms PI Weerasinghe
    BSc Physiotherapy – 2015
    Principal Supervisor
    Obtained a B+ grade

  • A preliminary investigation of the diuretic activity and toxicological effects of Aervalanata

    Ms HMDR Herath
    BSc Pharmacy Special – 2009
    Principal Supervisor
    Obtained A grade for the project

  • Relationship between flexibility and performance of school swimmers in Selected Schools of Colombo district

    Mr H.P.S.P Sisisathunga
    BSc Physiotherapy – 2015
    Principal Supervisor
    Obtained a pass grade

  • The relationship between body fat composition with cardiorespiratory and muscular endurances of BSc physiotherapy students in Allied Health Sciences Unit, University of Colombo

    Ms N M Chandanayake
    BSc Physiotherapy- 2012
    Principal Supervisor
    Obtained a pass grade

  • Comparison of abdominal muscle strength and endurance with Body Mass Index (BMI) and weight status between sedentary and physically active adolescent girls in Devi BalikaVidyalaya, Colombo

    Ms D V WijesenaWalatara
    BSc Physiotherapy- 2009
    Principal Supervisor
    Obtained B+ grade for the project

  • Determination of physicochemical characteristics of tender coconut water

    Ms W K M Wanniachchi
    BSc Pharmacy Special – 2014
    Co-Supervisor
    Obtained A grade for the project

  • Hypoglycaemic and antihyperglycaemic effect of Aporusalindleyana (Kebella) leaves on rats

    Ms B L C Samanmalee
    BSc Pharmacy Special – 2012
    Principal Supervisor
    Obtained A grade for the project

  • Chemical and biological evaluation of tender coconut (Cocosnucifera) water as an intravenous fluid replenisher

    Ms Nadeesha Karunaratne
    BSc Pharmacy Special – 2010
    Co-Supervisor
    Obtained A grade for the project