Prof Gayani Harendra Galhena
Department of Zoology
Publications
Use of ovitrap surveillance to assess dengue outbreak risks in selected dengue endemic areas in Sri Lanka
Publications in Peer Reviewed Journals
Sri Lankan Journal of Biology , Volume 4 , Issue 2, Pages 32-46
Publication year: 2019
- Nirmani, D., Perera K. L. N. S., Galhena, G. H.(2019) Use of ovitrap surveillance to assess dengue outbreak risks in selected dengue endemic areas in Sri Lanka Sri Lankan Journal of Biology 4(2): 32-46. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/sljb.v4i2.39
Unit 6: Genetics
Book Chapters
(In) Advanced level biology (new syllabus), Resource book for teachers. National Institute of Education (under review)
Publication year: 2019
Publications in Peer Reviewed Journals
Publication year: 2019
The scope of EPIC markers in population genetic studies: an example with dengue vectors
Publications in Peer Reviewed Journals
Journal of Vector Borne Diseases (Under review)
Publication year: 2018
- Nirmani MD, Perera K L N, Galhena GH (2018) The scope of EPIC markers in population genetic studies: an example with dengue vectors. Journal of Vector Borne Diseases (Under review)
Surveillance of domestic dogs: Possible animal reservoir hosts of cutaneous leishmaniasis, Sri Lanka
Communications at local Conferences
5th Annual Scientific Sessions of Sri Lanka Association for Laboratory Animal Science (SLALAS), Page 35
Publication year: 2018
PCR based approach for detection of bovine babesiosis in suspected carrier cattle and vector ticks in Sri Lanka. Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Publications in Peer Reviewed Journals
Journal of Agricultural Sciences – Sri Lanka, Volume 13, Issue 1, Pages 55–65
Publication year: 2018
Genetic characterization of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) in Sri Lanka based on sequence polymorphism of COI gene
Publications in Peer Reviewed Journals
Journal of Vector Borne Diseases (Accepted)
Publication year: 2018
- Dharmarathne HAKM, Weerasena J, Perera KLN, Galhena G (2018) Genetic characterization of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) in Sri Lanka based on sequence polymorphism of COI gene. Journal of Vector Borne Diseases (Accepted).
Effect of Macrotyloma uniflorum (Horse gram) on early and mid-pregnancy of rats
Publications in Peer Reviewed Journals
Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Volume 7, Issue 5, Pages 1227-1232
Publication year: 2018
- Wijenayake R, Galhena G, Ratnasooriya WD (2018) Effect of Macrotyloma uniflorum (Horse gram) on early and mid-pregnancy of rats. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 7(5): 1227-1232. DOI: http://www.phytojournal.com/archives/2018/ vol7issue5/PartV/7-5-237-912.pdf
The effect of extensive mosquito migration on dengue control as revealed by phylogeny of dengue vector Aedes aegypti
Communications at International Conferences
World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, International Science Index, Medical and health Sciences, Volume 4, Issue 12, Page 3047
Publication year: 2017
Genetic diversity and population dynamics of dengue vectors Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus in selected localities in Sri Lanka
Proceedings of the 73rd Annual Sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Page 169
Publication year: 2017
Effect of Macrolyloma uniflorum (horse gram) on early and mid-pregnancy of rats
Communications at local Conferences
Proceedings of the 37th Annual Sessions of the Institute of the Biology, Page 43
Publication year: 2017
A study of X-STR markers among selected Sri lankan ethnicities and its applications in kinship analysis
Communications at local Conferences
Proceedings of the 37th Annual sessions of the Institute of Biology, Page 41
Publication year: 2017
A comparison of genetic variability of dengue vectors using microsatellite and EPIC markers
Communications at local Conferences
Proceedings of Annual Research Symposium 2017, University of Colombo
Publication year: 2017
Microsatellite markers reveal high genetic diversity among principal dengue vector Aedes aegypti in Sri Lanka
Communications at local Conferences
Proceedings of the 36th Annual Sessions of the Institute of the Biology, Page 42
Publication year: 2016
Long distance passive migrations may explain the low genetic differentiation in principal dengue vector (Aedes aegypti) in Sri Lanka
Communications at local Conferences
Proceedings of the 36th Annual Sessions of the Institute of the Biology, Page 43
Publication year: 2016
Ae. aegypti population dynamics help evaluation of current vector control measures in Sri lanka
Communications at local Conferences
Proceedings of Annual Research Symposium 2016, University of Colombo, Page 282
Publication year: 2016
Address the public health and food security concerns of babesiosis through molecular detection of Babesia bovis in suspected carrier cattle of selected localities in Sri Lanka
Conference Papers
Publication year: 2016
Vector surveillance suggests an enhanced vector status for Ae. aegypti in the Kandy distrct
Communications at local Conferences
Proceedings of Annual Research Symposium 2015, University of Colombo, Page 112
Publication year: 2015
Use of ovitrap surveillance in assessing dengue outbreak risk in selected areas in Colombo district
Communications at local Conferences
Proceedings of Peradeniya University International Research sessions 2015, University of Peradeniya, Page 229
Publication year: 2015
Oviposition activity of dengue vectors in response to two different organic infusions
Communications at local Conferences
Proceedings of Annual Research Symposium 2015, University of Colombo, Page 113
Publication year: 2015
Microsatellite markers reveal the spatial genetic structure of dengue vector Aedes aegypti in selected areas in Colombo district
Communications at local Conferences
Proceedings of the 35th Annual Sessions of the Institute of the Biology, Page 54
Publication year: 2015
Feasibility of using Exon-Primed Intron-Crossing (EPIC) markers to detect the genetic variation of a dengue vector in Sri Lanka
Communications at local Conferences
Proceedings of the 35th Annual Sessions of the Institute of the Biology, Page 60
Publication year: 2015
Use of molecular markers in investigatin breeding and oviposition behaviour of Aedes albopictus
Communications at local Conferences
2nd International Symposium on Driving Research toward Economy, Page 33
Publication year: 2014
Polymorphism in the epidermal growth factor gene is associated with pre-eclampsia and low birthweight
Publications in Peer Reviewed Journals
The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Research, Volume 40, Issue 5, Pages 1235–1242,
Publication year: 2014
Haplotypes of Heparin Binding Epidermal Growth factor (HBEGF) gene and its association with weight of babies of sinhalese mothers
Communications at local Conferences
University research Symposium, University of Colombo, page 114
Publication year: 2014
Emerging infectious diseases in Sri Lanka. (In) Understanding Biosafety and Quarantine
Amplified fragment length polymorphism genome scan to reveal selection signatures in Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus)
Conference Papers
4th Youth Scientist Forum Symposium conducted by National Science and Technology Commission Pages 69-72
Publication year: 2014
A public resource of genetic variation in Sri Lankans
Communications at local Conferences
University research Symposium, University of Colombo, page 187
Publication year: 2014
Disruption of LyF-1 mediated transcription regulation of HBEGF expression could lead to preeclampsia
Communications at local Conferences
125th Annual Scientific Sessions of Sri Lanka Medical Association; 57 (poster presentation).
Publication year: 2012
In silico analysis of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the HBEGF gene and their allelic profiles in the Sri Lankan population: a comprehensive approach to prioritise SNP markers for candidate gene studies
Publications in Peer Reviewed Journals
Sri Lankan Journal of Bio Medical Informatics, Volume 2, Pages 21-37.
Publication year: 2011