Diagnostic specificity,sensitivity and cross reactivity of In house established indirect ELISA for detection of Weligama Coconut Leaf Wilt Disease associated Phytoplasm

Local research communications
Kanatiwela, C, Wijesekra, R, Udagama, PV
Proceedings of the 69th Annual sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (2013), Pp 105
Publication year: 2013

Kanatiwela, C, Wijesekra, R, Udagama, PV(2013). Diagnostic specificity,sensitivity and cross reactivity of In house established indirect ELISA for detection of Weligama Coconut Leaf Wilt Disease associated Phytoplasm. Proceedings of the 69th Annual sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (2013), Pp 105

Development and Testing of Indirect ELISAs for the Detection of IgG Antibody to High-risk Human Papilloma Virus Types 16 and 18 in Oral and Pharyngeal Cancer Patients in Sri Lanka

Local research communications
Gunasekera SK, Perera KA, Udagama PV
Proceedings of the 33rd Annual sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. Pp 60
Publication year: 2013

Gunasekera SK, Perera KA, Udagama PV(2013). Development and Testing of Indirect ELISAs for the Detection of IgG Antibody to High-risk Human Papilloma Virus Types 16 and 18 in Oral and Pharyngeal Cancer Patients in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 33rd Annual sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. Pp 60.

Developing a service-learning model-An effective educational tool in higher education for Sri Lanka

Local research communications
Udagama, PV, Vithanapathirana, M, Wijayanama
Proceedings of the 69th Annual sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Pp 183
Publication year: 2013

Udagama, PV, Vithanapathirana, M, Wijayanama(2013), C. Developing a service-learning model-An effective educational tool in higher education for Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 69th Annual sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Pp 183

Application of miniaturized human STRs (Mini-STRs) in DNA based identification of a formalin fixed foetus: A case report

Local research communications
Goonawadhana, NDS, Fernandopulle, ND, Udagama, PV, Illeperuma, RJ
Proceeding of the Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo, Pp 187
Publication year: 2013

Goonawadhana, NDS, Fernandopulle, ND, Udagama, PV, Illeperuma, RJ (2013). Application of miniaturized human STRs (Mini-STRs) in DNA based identification of a formalin fixed foetus: A case report. Proceeding of the Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo, Pp 187

A simple, cost effective and sensitive Immuno-dot blot assay for detection of Weligama Coconut Leaf Wilt Disease associated phytoplasma

Local research communications
Kanatiwela, C, Wijesekra, R, Udagama, PV
Proceeding of the Annual Reseach Symposium, University of Colombo, Pp 188
Publication year: 2013

Kanatiwela, C, Wijesekra, R, Udagama, PV(2013).A simple, cost effective and sensitive Immuno-dot blot assay for detection of Weligama Coconut Leaf Wilt Disease associated phytoplasma. Proceeding of the Annual Reseach Symposium, University of Colombo, Pp 188

A simple, cost effective and sensitive Immuno-dot blot assay for detection of Weligama Coconut Leaf Wilt Disease associated phytoplasma

Local research communications
Kanatiwela, C, Wijesekra, R, Udagama, PV
Proceeding of the Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo, Pp 188
Publication year: 2013

Kanatiwela, C, Wijesekra, R, Udagama, PV(2013).A simple, cost effective and sensitive Immuno-dot blot assay for detection of Weligama Coconut Leaf Wilt Disease associated phytoplasma. Proceeding of the Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo, Pp 188

A Comparison of Gastrointestinal Parasites of Large Mammals in the Wasgamuwa National Park with Their Captive Counterpart at the Zoological Gardens, Sri Lanka

Local research communications
Hewavithana DK, Wijesinghe MR, Udagama PV
Proceedings of the 33rd Annual sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka.Pp 57
Publication year: 2013

Hewavithana DK, Wijesinghe MR, Udagama PV(2013). A Comparison of Gastrointestinal Parasites of Large Mammals in the Wasgamuwa National Park with Their Captive Counterpart at the Zoological Gardens, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 33rd Annual sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka.Pp 57

A Comparison of Gastrointestinal Parasites of Large Mammals in the Wasgamuwa National Park with Their Captive Counterpart at the Zoological Gardens, Sri Lanka

Local research communications
Hewavithana DK, Wijesinghe MR, Udagama PV
Proceedings of the 33rd Annual sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka.Pp 57
Publication year: 2013

Hewavithana DK, Wijesinghe MR, Udagama PV(2013). A Comparison of Gastrointestinal Parasites of Large Mammals in the Wasgamuwa National Park with Their Captive Counterpart at the Zoological Gardens, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 33rd Annual sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka.Pp 57

Validation of Indirect Enzyme Linked Immunosorbant Assay (ELISA) developed against Weligama coconut leaf wilt disease (WCLWD) causing phytoplasma

Local research communications
Kanatiwela C, Amarasekara S, Wijesekera R and Udagama P V
Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo,Pp 289-293
Publication year: 2012

Kanatiwela C, Amarasekara S, Wijesekera R and Udagama P V (2012).Validation of Indirect Enzyme Linked Immunosorbant Assay (ELISA) developed against Weligama coconut leaf wilt disease (WCLWD) causing phytoplasma. Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo,Pp 289-293.

Validation of Enzyme Linked Immunosorbant Assay (ELISA) for the detection of Weligama Coconut Leaf Wilt Disease (WCLWD)

Local research communications
Kanatiwela C, Amarasekara D S, WijesekaraR, Udagama P V
Proceedings of The Young Scientists Forum Symposium 2012, Pp 26
Publication year: 2012

Kanatiwela C, Amarasekara D S, WijesekaraR, Udagama P V(2012). Validation of Enzyme Linked Immunosorbant Assay (ELISA) for the detection of Weligama Coconut Leaf Wilt Disease (WCLWD).Proceedings of The Young Scientists Forum Symposium 2012, Pp 26. (awarded a merit certificate for the oral presentation).

Predicting the conformational epitope regions of potential asexual erythrocytic stage vaccine candidate antigens of Plasmodium vivax using bioinformatics tools

Local research communications
Amarasinghe S, Kathriarachchi H and Udagama P
Allergy & Immunology Society of Sri Lanka, 6th Biennial Scientific Sessions, pp 21
Publication year: 2012

Amarasinghe S, Kathriarachchi H and Udagama P (2012). Predicting the conformational epitope regions of potential asexual erythrocytic stage vaccine candidate antigens of Plasmodium vivax using bioinformatics tools. Allergy & Immunology Society of Sri Lanka, 6th Biennial Scientific Sessions, pp 21

Phagocytosis as a biomarker to detect environment pollution by heavy metals using an amphibian model Euphlyctis hexadactylus (Ranidae): A pilot study

Local research communications
Priyadarshani S, Wickramasinghe D D, and Udagama, P V
Allergy & Immunology Society of Sri Lanka, 6th Biennial Scientific Sessions, pp 40
Publication year: 2012

Priyadarshani S, Wickramasinghe D D, and Udagama, P V (2012). Phagocytosis as a biomarker to detect environment pollution by heavy metals using an amphibian model Euphlyctis hexadactylus (Ranidae): A pilot study. Allergy & Immunology Society of Sri Lanka, 6th Biennial Scientific Sessions, pp 40.

Phagocytosis as a biomarker to detect aquatic heavy metal pollutionin Euphlyctis hexadactylus (Ranidae): An in depth in vitro study

Local research communications
Priyadarshani S, Wickramasinghe D D, and Udagama, P V
17th International Forestry and Environment Symposium, Pp 44
Publication year: 2012

Priyadarshani S, Wickramasinghe D D, and Udagama, P V (2012). Phagocytosis as a biomarker to detect aquatic heavy metal pollutionin Euphlyctis hexadactylus (Ranidae): An in depth in vitro study. 17th International Forestry and Environment Symposium, Pp 44.

Mapping and polymorphism of B and T cell epitopes on asexual erythrocytic stage malaria vaccine candidate antigens in Sri Lanka

Local research communications
Dias S, Premaratne P H and Udagama P V
Proceedings of The Young Scientists Forum Symposium 2011, Pp 08. (awarded a merit certificate for the oral presentation)
Publication year: 2012

Dias S, Premaratne P H and Udagama P V (2012). Mapping and polymorphism of B and T cell epitopes on asexual erythrocytic stage malaria vaccine candidate antigens in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of The Young Scientists Forum Symposium 2011, Pp 08. (awarded a merit certificate for the oral presentation).

In vivo correlate of protection against Plasmodium vivax Duffy Binding Protein II in Sri Lanka

Local research communications
Premaratne P H, Shakri A R, Chitnis C E and Udagama P V
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Symposium
Publication year: 2012

Premaratne P H, Shakri A R, Chitnis C E and Udagama P V (2012). In vivo correlate of protection against Plasmodium vivax Duffy Binding Protein II in Sri Lanka. General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University Symposium.

Genetic diversity of the Plasmodium vivax circumsporozoite protein (Pvscp) in Sri Lanka

Local research communications
Dias S, Wickramarachchi T, Sahabandu I, Escalante A A and Udagama PV
Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo, Pp 276-278
Publication year: 2012

Dias S, Wickramarachchi T, Sahabandu I, Escalante A A and Udagama PV (2012). Genetic diversity of the Plasmodium vivax circumsporozoite protein (Pvscp) in Sri Lanka. Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo, Pp 276-278.

Effect of ethanolic leaf extract of Artemisia vulgaris on thrombocyte related pathology associated with Plasmodium berghei rodent malaria

Local research communications
Bamunuarachchi B A G S, Ratnasooriya W D, Premakumara G A S and Udagama, P V
Allergy & Immunology Society of Sri Lanka, 6th Biennial Scientific Sessions, pp 25
Publication year: 2012

Bamunuarachchi B A G S, Ratnasooriya W D, Premakumara G A S and Udagama, P V (2012). Effect of ethanolic leaf extract of Artemisia vulgaris on thrombocyte related pathology associated with Plasmodium berghei rodent malaria. Allergy & Immunology Society of Sri Lanka, 6th Biennial Scientific Sessions, pp 25.

Effect of Artemisia vulgaris ethanolic leaf extracton end-stage disease associated with Plasmodium berghei rodent malaria

Local research communications
Bamunuarachchi B A G S, Ratnasooriya W D, Premakumara G A S and Udagama, P V
Pandit G P Wickramarachchi Memorial International Research Symposium, Pp 45
Publication year: 2012

Bamunuarachchi B A G S, Ratnasooriya W D, Premakumara G A S and Udagama, P V (2012). Effect of Artemisia vulgaris ethanolic leaf extracton end-stage disease associated with Plasmodium berghei rodent malaria. Pandit G P Wickramarachchi Memorial International Research Symposium, Pp 45

Detection of Weligama coconut leaf wilt disease by indirect ELISA

Local research communications
Kanatiwela C, Sundaralingam T, Wijesekera R and Udagama, P
Allergy & Immunology Society of Sri Lanka, 6th Biennial Scientific Sessions, pp 22
Publication year: 2012

Kanatiwela C, Sundaralingam T, Wijesekera R and Udagama, P (2012). Detection of Weligama coconut leaf wilt disease by indirect ELISA. Allergy & Immunology Society of Sri Lanka, 6th Biennial Scientific Sessions, pp 22.

Anti-pyretic and Antinociceptive Activities of Artemisia vulgaris Ethanolic Leaf Extract in a Murine Model

Local research communications
Bamunuarachchi B A G S, Premakumara G A S, Udagama P V, Ratnasooriya W D
Proceedings of The Young Scientists Forum Symposium 2012, Pp 20
Publication year: 2012

Bamunuarachchi B A G S, Premakumara G A S,Udagama P V,Ratnasooriya W D (2012). Anti-pyretic and Antinociceptive Activities of Artemisia vulgaris Ethanolic Leaf Extract in a Murine Model. Proceedings of The Young Scientists Forum Symposium 2012, Pp 20.

Study of antimalarial activity of Artemisia vulgaris leaf extract using the Plasmodium bergeimurine model

Local research communications
Bamunuarachchi B A G S, Ratnasooriya W D, Premakumara G A S and Udagama-Randeniya, P V
Proceedings of the 31st Annual sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. Pp 50
Publication year: 2011

Bamunuarachchi B A G S, Ratnasooriya W D, Premakumara G A S and Udagama-Randeniya, P V (2011). Study of antimalarial activity of Artemisia vulgaris leaf extract using the Plasmodium bergeimurine model. Proceedings of the 31st Annual sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. Pp 50.

Some pharmacological effects of Carica papaya leaf concentrate in rats

Local research communications
GammulleA S, Ratnasooriya W D, Jayakody J R A C, Fernando C and Udagama-Randeniya P V
Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Medical Plants and Herbal Products, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Pp S9
Publication year: 2011

GammulleA S, Ratnasooriya W D, Jayakody J R A C, Fernando C and Udagama-Randeniya P V (2011). Some pharmacological effects of Carica papaya leaf concentrate in rats. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Medical Plants and Herbal Products, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Pp S9

Purification of phytoplasma associated with the Weligama coconut leaf disease for production of diagnostic polyclonal antibodies

Local research communications
Kanatiwela C, Shanmuganathan N, Weerakoon D, Premawansa S, Wijesekera R and Udagama-Randeniya, P V
Proceedings of the 31st Annual sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. Pp 36
Publication year: 2011

Kanatiwela C, Shanmuganathan N, Weerakoon D, Premawansa S, Wijesekera R and Udagama-Randeniya, P V (2011). Purification of phytoplasma associated with the Weligama coconut leaf disease for production of diagnostic polyclonal antibodies. Proceedings of the 31st Annual sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. Pp 36.

Phagocytosis as a biomarker of immnotoxicity in response to selected heavy metalsin Euphlyctis hexadactylus (Ranidae): A pilot study

Local research communications
Priyadarshani S, Wickramasinghe D D, de Silva D N and Udagama-Randeniya, P V
Proceedings of the 31st Annual sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. Pp 34
Publication year: 2011

Priyadarshani S, Wickramasinghe D D, de Silva D N and Udagama-Randeniya, P V (2011). Phagocytosis as a biomarker of immnotoxicity in response to selected heavy metalsin Euphlyctis hexadactylus (Ranidae): A pilot study. Proceedings of the 31st Annual sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. Pp 34.

Parasites of mammals housed in the National Zoological Gardens, Sri Lanka

Local research communications
Dangampola N I, Jayasekera L A J P K, Perera I C and and Udagama-Randeniya P V
Proceedings of the 31st Annual sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. Pp 52
Publication year: 2011

Dangampola N I, Jayasekera L A J P K, Perera I C and and Udagama-Randeniya P V (2011). Parasites of mammals housed in the National Zoological Gardens, Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 31st Annual sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. Pp 52.

Effect of Carica papaya leaves on rat platelet count and RBC permeability

Local research communications
Gammulle A S, Ratnasooriya W D, Nagananthini S and Udagama-Randeniya P V
Proceedings of the 31st Annual sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. Pp 48
Publication year: 2011

Gammulle A S, Ratnasooriya W D, Nagananthini S and Udagama-Randeniya P V (2011). Effect of Carica papaya leaves on rat platelet count and RBC permeability. Proceedings of the 31st Annual sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. Pp 48.

Effect of Carica papaya leaf concentrate on rat platelet count

Local research communications
Gammulle A S, Ratnasooriya W D, and Randeniya P V
Fourth Annual Scientific Sessions of the Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Pp 40
Publication year: 2011

Gammulle A S, Ratnasooriya W D, and Randeniya P V (2011). Effect of Carica papaya leaf concentrate on rat platelet count. Fourth Annual Scientific Sessions of the Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Pp 40.

Antimalarial activity of Artemisia vulgaris ethanolicleaf extractin a Plasmodium bergeimurine malaria model

Local research communications
Bamunuarachchi B A G S, Ratnasooriya W D, Premakumara G A S and Udagama-Randeniya, P V
Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Medical Plants and Herbal Products, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Pp 82
Publication year: 2011

Bamunuarachchi B A G S, Ratnasooriya W D, Premakumara G A S and Udagama-Randeniya, P V (2011). Antimalarial activity of Artemisia vulgaris ethanolicleaf extractin a Plasmodium bergeimurine malaria model. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Medical Plants and Herbal Products, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Pp 82

Use of amphibians as environmental markers for ecoimmunotoxicological studies in Sri Lanka:A preliminary study

Local research communications
Madushani, W A N, Wickramasinghe, D D and Udagama-Randeniya, P V
15th International Forestry and Environment Symposium, Pp 64
Publication year: 2010

Madushani, W A N, Wickramasinghe, D D and Udagama-Randeniya, P V (2010).Use of amphibians as environmental markers for ecoimmunotoxicological studies in Sri Lanka:A preliminary study. 15th International Forestry and Environment Symposium, Pp 64.

Study of macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) in seminal fluid as a marker of male infertility in Sri Lanka: a preliminary investigation

Local research communications
Obeysekera M P, Wijerathna S, Fernando C and Udagama-Randeniya P V
Allergy & Immunology Society of Sri Lanka, 5th Biennial Scientific Sessions, pp 24
Publication year: 2010

Obeysekera M P, Wijerathna S, Fernando C and Udagama-Randeniya P V (2010). Study of macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) in seminal fluid as a marker of male infertility in Sri Lanka: a preliminary investigation. Allergy & Immunology Society of Sri Lanka, 5th Biennial Scientific Sessions, pp 24.