Association between human papillomavirus infections and lung cancers in Sri Lanka

Local research communications
Hewawasam S L, Constantine R, Perera K A and Udagama P V
36th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka.Pp 44
Publication year: 2016

Hewawasam S L, Constantine R, Perera K A and Udagama P V (2016). Association between human papillomavirus infections and lung cancers in Sri Lanka. 36th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka.Pp 44.

Acute inflammatory and cancer chemopreventive activity of Haliclona (Soestella) sp crude extract: A novel Sri Lankan marine sponge species

Local research communications
Gunathilake VK and Udagama P V
Allergy &Immunology Society of Sri Lanka, 8th Biennial Scientific Sessions. Pp 27
Publication year: 2016

Gunathilake VK and Udagama P V(2016). Acute inflammatory and cancer chemopreventive activity of Haliclona (Soestella) sp crude extract: A novel Sri Lankan marine sponge species. Allergy &Immunology Society of Sri Lanka, 8th Biennial Scientific Sessions.Pp27. (wonsecondprize for presentations in Basic Immunology)

The mature leaf concentrate of Sri Lankan Wild type Carica papaya stimulates in vitro proliferation and phagocytosis of rat immune cells

Local research communications
Jayasinghe C D,Ratnasooriya WD and Udagama PV
Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium 2015, University of Colombo, Pp 113
Publication year: 2015

Jayasinghe C D,Ratnasooriya WD and Udagama PV (2015). The mature leaf concentrate of Sri Lankan Wild type Carica papaya stimulates in vitro proliferation and phagocytosis of rat immune cells. Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium 2015, University of Colombo, Pp113

Population diversity of Weligama coconut leaf wilt phytoplasma strains in Weligama, Sri Lanka

Local research communications
Kanatiwela – de Silva C and Udagama PV
Proceedings       of the annual research symposium 2015, University of Colombo. Pp117
Publication year: 2015

Kanatiwela – de Silva C and Udagama PV(2015). Population diversity of Weligama coconut leaf wilt phytoplasma strains in Weligama, Sri Lanka. Proceedings       of the annual research symposium 2015, University of Colombo. Pp117.

Molecular detection of human papillomavirus infections among oral and oropharyngeal cancer patients in Sri Lanka

Local research communications
Muraleetharan S, Gunasekera S, Perera R, Perera K and Udgama PV
8th International Research Conference, Kotalawala Defense University, Sri Lanka.Pp 192
Publication year: 2015

Muraleetharan S, Gunasekera S, Perera R, Perera K and Udgama PV (2015). Molecular detection of human papillomavirus infections among oral and oropharyngeal cancer patients in Sri Lanka. 8th International Research Conference, Kotalawala Defense University, Sri Lanka.Pp 192

Modulation of in vitro phagocytic activity, cell proliferation and cytokine production in the Wistar rat model by a Sri Lankan Haliclona(Soestella) sp sponge crude extract

Local research communications
Gunathilake V K, Ratnasooriya W D and Udagama PV
Proceedings of the 35th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology,Pp 29
Publication year: 2015

Gunathilake V K, Ratnasooriya W D and Udagama PV (2015). Modulation of in vitro phagocytic activity, cell proliferation and cytokine production in the Wistar rat model by a Sri Lankan Haliclona(Soestella) sp sponge crude extract. Proceedings of the 35th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology,Pp 29

Influence of anthropogenic perturbation on energy trade-offs of the rock pigeon (Columba livia)

Local research communications
Mathiaparanam K J, Seneviratne SS and Udagama PV
8th International Research Conference, Kotalawala Defense University, Sri Lanka.Pp 174
Publication year: 2015

Mathiaparanam K J, Seneviratne SS and Udagama PV (2015). Influence of anthropogenic perturbation on energy trade-offs of the rock pigeon (Columba livia). 8th International Research Conference, Kotalawala Defense University, Sri Lanka.Pp 174

In vivo antioxidant activity of Sri Lankan wild type Carica papaya L. mature leaf concentrate in a rat model

Local research communications
Jayasinghe C D, Jayawardhane NDCKK and Udagama PV
Proceedings of the 35th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology,Pp 27
Publication year: 2015

Jayasinghe C D, Jayawardhane NDCKK and Udagama PV. (2015). In vivo antioxidant activity of Sri Lankan wild type Carica papaya L. mature leaf concentrate in a rat model. Proceedings of the 35th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology,Pp 27

In vitro procoagulant and thrombolytic activities of Sri Lankan Wild type Carica papaya L. mature leaf concentrate against blood coagulation cascade

Local research communications
Jayasinghe CD, Ratnassoriya WD and Udagama PV.
Proceedings of the 2nd scientific sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Laboratory Animal Science. Pp 49
Publication year: 2015

Jayasinghe CD, Ratnassoriya WD and Udagama PV. (2015). In vitro procoagulant and thrombolytic activitiesof Sri Lankan Wild type Carica papaya L. mature leaf concentrate against blood coagulation cascade. Proceedings of the 2nd scientific sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for Laboratory Animal Science. Pp49        (Won award for best presentation)

Euphlyctis hexadactylus: Toxicity and mutagenicity of a selected heavy metal mixture revealed by the Allium cepa bioassay

Local research communications
Jayawardena U A,Wickramasinghe D D,Ratnasooriya W D andUdagama PV
Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo, 2015, Pp114
Publication year: 2015

Jayawardena U A,Wickramasinghe D D,Ratnasooriya W D andUdagama PV (2015). Euphlyctis hexadactylus: Toxicity and mutagenicity of a selected heavy metal mixture revealed by the Allium cepa bioassay. Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo, 2015, Pp114.

Characterization of novel mini STR loci to aid the analysis of degraded DNA evidence in Sri Lankan forensic case work

Local research communications
Goonawardhana NDS, Jayasekara GSKW, Elanahai V, Udagama PV, Ileperuma RJ and Fernandopulle ND
8th International Research Conference,Kotalawala Defense University, Sri Lanka.Pp 156
Publication year: 2015

Goonawardhana NDS, Jayasekara GSKW, Elanahai V, Udagama PV, Ileperuma RJ and Fernandopulle ND. (2015) Characterization of novel mini STR loci to aid the analysis of degraded DNA evidence in Sri Lankan forensic case work. 8th International Research Conference,Kotalawala Defense University, Sri Lanka.Pp 156.

Anti inflammatory activity of Haliclona (Soestella) sp marine sponge crude extract in murine models: inhibition of pro inflammatory cytokines and leukocyte migration

Local research communications
Gunathilake V K, Ratnasooriya W D and Udagama P V
Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium , University of Colomb, 2015 Pp 112
Publication year: 2015

Gunathilake V K, Ratnasooriya W D and Udagama P V (2015). Anti inflammatory activity of Haliclona (Soestella) sp marine sponge crude extract in murine models: inhibition of pro inflammatory cytokines and leukocyte migration. Proceedings of the Annual Research Symposium , University of Colomb, 2015Pp 112.

Virtual RFLP analyses, ELISA cross reactivity and phylogenetic positioning of Weligama Coconut Leaf Wilt phytoplasma

Local research communications
Kanatiwela-de Silva C, Wijesekara R and Udagama P V
Allergy & Immunology Society of Sri Lanka, 7th Biennial Scientific Sessions. Pp 22
Publication year: 2014

Kanatiwela-de Silva C, Wijesekara R and Udagama P V (2014). Virtual RFLP analyses, ELISA cross reactivity and phylogenetic positioning of Weligama Coconut Leaf Wilt phytoplasma. Allergy & Immunology Society of Sri Lanka, 7th Biennial Scientific Sessions. Pp 22 (won first prize for presentations in Basic Immunology)

Rapid and sensitive detection of sugarcane white leaf and sugarcane grassy shootdiseases by loop mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay

Local research communications
Kanatiwela – de Silva C, Dickinson M and Udagama PV
Proceedings of the annual research symposium 2014, University of Colombo. Pp 216
Publication year: 2014

Kanatiwela – de Silva C, Dickinson M and Udagama PV Rapid and sensitive detection of sugarcane white leaf and sugarcane grassy shootdiseases by loop mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay. Proceedings of the annual researchsymposium 2014, University of Colombo. Pp 216

Phylogenetic evaluation of phytoplasma causing Sugarcane White Leaf and Sugarcane Grassy Shoot Diseases in Sri Lanka

Local research communications
Kanatiwela-de Silva C, and Udagama P V
Proceedings of the 70th Annual sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science. Pp 121
Publication year: 2014

Kanatiwela-de Silva C, and Udagama P V. (2014).Phylogenetic evaluation of phytoplasma causing Sugarcane White Leaf and Sugarcane Grassy Shoot Diseases in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 70th Annual sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science. Pp 121.

Neopetrosia sp, a marine sponge from Sri Lanka with immunomodulatory activities

Local research communications
Gunathilake VK, Ratnasooriya WD, De Voogd NJ and Udagama P
Higher Education for the Twenty First Century Symposium. Pp 107
Publication year: 2014

Gunathilake VK, Ratnasooriya WD, De Voogd NJ and Udagama P. (2014). Neopetrosia sp, a marine sponge from Sri Lanka with immunomodulatory activities. Higher Education for the Twenty First Century Symposium. Pp 107

In vitro anti oxidant activity of Sri Lankan wild type Caricapapaya L. mature leaf concentrate

Local research communications
Jayasinghe CD, Ratnassoriya WD and Udagama PV
Proceedings of the 70th Annual sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science. Pp 33
Publication year: 2014

Jayasinghe CD, Ratnassoriya WD and Udagama PV. (2014) In vitro anti oxidant activity of Sri Lankan wild type Caricapapaya L. mature leaf concentrate. Accepted for the Proceedings of the 70th Annual sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science. Pp 33

In vitro and in vivo Haemostatic activity of Sri Lankan Wild type Carica papaya L. mature leaf concentrate

Local research communications
Jayasinghe CD, Ratnassoriya WD and Udagama PV
Proceedings of the annual research symposium 2014. University of Colombo, Pp 218
Publication year: 2014

Jayasinghe CD, Ratnassoriya WD and Udagama PV. (2014). In vitro and in vivo Haemostatic activity of Sri Lankan Wild type Carica papaya L. mature leaf concentrate. Proceedings of the annual research symposium 2014. University of Colombo, Pp 218

Immunomodulation of IL-6, IL-10, IFN–γ and TNF-α levels associated with heavy metal exposure in Euphylictis hexadactylus (Anura: Ranidae)

Local research communications
Jayawardena U, Wickramasinghe D, Ratnasooriya WD,Udagama P.
Allergy &Immunology Society of Sri Lanka, 7th Biennial Scientific Sessions. Pp 25
Publication year: 2014

Jayawardena U, Wickramasinghe D, Ratnasooriya WD,Udagama P. (2014). Immunomodulation of IL-6, IL-10, IFN–γ and TNF-α levels associated with heavy metal exposure in Euphylictis hexadactylus (Anura: Ranidae). Allergy &Immunology Society of Sri Lanka, 7th Biennial Scientific Sessions.Pp 25. (won second prize for presentations in Basic Immunology)

Histopathological quantification of heavy metal mediated tissue damages detected in Euphlyctis hexadactylus (Anura: Ranidae) in an urban polluted wetland in Sri Lanka

Local research communications
Jayawarena UA,Wickremasinghe DD, Ratnasooriya WD and Udagama PV
Higher Education for the Twenty First Century Symposium, Pp 106
Publication year: 2014

Jayawarena UA,Wickremasinghe DD, Ratnasooriya WD and Udagama PV (2014).Histopathological quantification of heavy metal mediated tissue damages detected in Euphlyctis hexadactylus (Anura: Ranidae) in an urban polluted wetland in Sri Lanka. Higher Education for the Twenty First Century Symposium, Pp 106.

DNA marker based phylogeny for improved resolution of phytoplasma taxonomy

Local research communications
Nirmani MD, Kanatiwela – de Silva C, Kathriarachchi HS and Udagama PV.
Proceedings of the 70th Annual sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science. Pp123
Publication year: 2014

Nirmani MD, Kanatiwela – de Silva C, Kathriarachchi HS and Udagama PV. (2014). DNA marker based phylogeny for improved resolution of phytoplasma taxonomy. Proceedings of the 70th Annual sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science. Pp123

Diversity and abundance of gastrointestinal parasites in large mammals in the Wasgamuwa National Park, Sri Lanka

Local research communications
Bamunuarachchi B A G S, Premakumara G A S, Ratnasooriya W D and Udagama P V
Sri Lanka Association for Laboratory Animal Science, Vol 1; Pp 47
Publication year: 2014

Bamunuarachchi B A G S, Premakumara G A S, Ratnasooriya W D and Udagama P V (2014). Artemisia vulgarisLethanolic leaf extract increase platelet and WBC in a rat Model. Sri Lanka Association for Laboratory Animal Science, Vol 1; Pp 47 (won the Dr Sharmini Jayasekera awrd for the best oral communication, judged by an international panel oflaboratory animal scientists).

Phylogenetic Relationship of the Weligama Coconut Disease Associated Phytoplasma Based on the secA Gene

Local research communications
Kanatiwela C, Dickinson M, Wijesekara, Udagama PV
Proceedings of the 33rd Annual sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. Pp 58
Publication year: 2013

Kanatiwela C, Dickinson M, Wijesekara, Udagama PV(2013). Phylogenetic Relationship of the Weligama Coconut Disease Associated Phytoplasma Based on the secA Gene. . Proceedings of the 33rd Annual sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. Pp 58

Impact of parasite load on host health status & immune defences: Investigations using the Fulvous fruit bat (Rousettus leschenaultia)

Local research communications
Ratnayake HU, Weerakoon DK, Yapa WB, Udagama PV
Proceedings of the 69th Annual sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (2013), Pp 87
Publication year: 2013

Ratnayake HU, Weerakoon DK, Yapa WB, Udagama PV(2013). Impact of parasite load on host health status & immune defences: Investigations using the Fulvous fruit bat (Rousettus leschenaultia).Proceedings of the 69th Annual sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (2013), Pp 87

Immunomodulatory Activity of Two Sri Lankan Demospongiae Marine Sponges Species from Katthankudy, Batticaloa

Local research communications
Gunathilaka VK, Ratnasooriya WD, Udagama PV
Proceedings of the 33rd Annual sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. Pp 61
Publication year: 2013

Gunathilaka VK, Ratnasooriya WD, Udagama PV(2013). Immunomodulatory Activity of Two Sri Lankan Demospongiae Marine Sponges Species from Katthankudy, Batticaloa. (2013)Proceedings of the 33rd Annual sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. Pp 61

Immunomodulatory Activity of Two Sri Lankan Demospongiae Marine Sponges Species from Katthankudy, Batticaloa

Local research communications
Gunathilaka VK, Ratnasooriya WD, Udagama PV
Proceedings of the 33rd Annual sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. Pp 61
Publication year: 2013

Gunathilaka VK, Ratnasooriya WD, Udagama PV(2013). Immunomodulatory Activty of Two Sri Lankan Demospongiae Marine Sponges Species from Katthankudy, Batticaloa. (2013)Proceedings of the 33rd Annual sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. Pp 61.

Immunomodulatory activity of Sri Lanka Demospongiae Marine sponge species (Class Demospongiea): A Pilot Study

Local research communications
Gunathilake, VK, Ratnasooriya, WD, Udagama PV
Proceedings of the 69th Annual sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Pp 89
Publication year: 2013

Gunathilake, VK, Ratnasooriya, WD, Udagama PV(2013). Immunomodulatory activity of Sri Lanka Demospongiae Marine sponge species (Class Demospongiea): A Pilot Study. Proceedings of the 69th Annual sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Pp 89

Heavy metal induced toxicity of the Indian green frog, Euphlyctis hexadactylus (Ranidae), in the Bellanwila-Attidiya sanctuary

Local research communications
Jayawardena UA, Wickramasinghe, DD, Ratnasooriya, WD, Udagama PV
Proceeding of the Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo, Pp 190
Publication year: 2013

Jayawardena UA, Wickramasinghe, DD, Ratnasooriya, WD, Udagama PV(2013). Heavy metal induced toxicity of the Indian green frog, Euphlyctis hexadactylus (Ranidae), in the Bellanwila-Attidiya sanctuary.Proceeding of the Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo, Pp 190

Free radical scavenging effect of a few selected Sri Lankan marine sponges (Demospongiae)

Local research communications
Gunathilake, VK, Ratnasooriya, WD, Udagama PV
Proceeding of the Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo, Pp 191
Publication year: 2013

Gunathilake, VK, Ratnasooriya, WD, Udagama PV(2013). Free radical scavenging effect of a few selected Sri Lankan marine sponges (Demospongiae). Proceeding of the Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo, Pp 191

Ectoparasites of the Single Species Colony of Rousettus leschenaultia (Fulvous Fruit Bat) in Maha Induruwa, Sri Lanka

Local research communications
Ratnayake HU, Weerakoon DK, Yapa WB, Udagama PV
Proceedings of the 33rd Annual sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. Pp 59
Publication year: 2013

Ratnayake HU, Weerakoon DK, Yapa WB, Udagama PV(2013). Ectoparasites of the Single Species Colony of Rousettus leschenaultia (Fulvous Fruit Bat) in Maha Induruwa, Sri Lanka. (2013). Proceedings of the 33rd Annual sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. Pp 59.