Strain-specific and strain-transcending immune responses against Plasmodium vivax merozoite surface protein-1p42 in Sri Lanka

Local research communications
Dias S, Wickramarachchi W T A and Udagama-Randeniya P
14th International Congress of Immunology, Kobe Japan. pp.i32
Publication year: 2010

Dias S, Wickramarachchi W T A and Udagama-Randeniya P (2010). Strain-specific and strain-transcending immune responses against Plasmodium vivax merozoite surface protein-1p42 in Sri Lanka. 14th International Congress of Immunology, Kobe Japan. pp.i32

Strain specific and strain transcending antibody responses directed against Plasmodium vivaxDuffy Binding Protein II (PvDBPII) in Sri Lanka

Local research communications
Premaratne P H and Udagama-Randeniya P V
Allergy & Immunology Society of Sri Lanka, 5th Biennial Scientific Sessions, pp 15 (won second prize for presentations in Basic Immunology)
Publication year: 2010

Premaratne P H and Udagama-Randeniya P V (2010). Strain specific and strain transcending antibody responses directed against Plasmodium vivaxDuffy Binding Protein II (PvDBPII) in Sri Lanka. Allergy & Immunology Society of Sri Lanka, 5th Biennial Scientific Sessions, pp 15 (won second prize for presentations in Basic Immunology)

Preliminary study on reactive oxygen species (ROS) as a marker of male infertility for Sri Lankan males

Local research communications
Amarasekara A D D S,Fernando C,Wijerathna S,Udagama-Randeniya P V
43rd Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka College of obstetricians and Gynecologists, August 2010. Page 51
Publication year: 2010

Amarasekara A D D S,Fernando C,Wijerathna S,Udagama-Randeniya P V (2010). Preliminary study on reactive oxygen species (ROS) as a marker of male infertility for Sri Lankan males. 43rd Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka College of obstetricians and Gynecologists, August 2010. Page 51.

Preliminary study on reactive oxygen species (ROS) as a marker of infertility for Sri Lankan males

Local research communications
Amarasekara A D D S, Wijerathna S, Fernando C and Udagama-Randeniya P V
Allergy & Immunology Society of Sri Lanka, 5th Biennial Scientific Sessions, pp 27. (won best poster prize)
Publication year: 2010

Amarasekara A D D S, Wijerathna S, Fernando C and Udagama-Randeniya P V (2010). Preliminary study on reactive oxygen species (ROS) as a marker of infertility for Sri Lankan males. Allergy & Immunology Society of Sri Lanka, 5th Biennial Scientific Sessions, pp 27. (won best poster prize)

Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) inseminal fluid and it’s role in male infertility: a pilot study in Sri Lankan men

Local research communications
Obeysekara M, Fernando C, Wijerathna S, Udagama-Randeniya P V
43rd Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka College of obstetricians and Gynecologists, August 2010. Page 50
Publication year: 2010

Obeysekara M,Fernando C,Wijerathna S, Udagama-Randeniya P V (2010). Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) inseminal fluid and it’s role in male infertility: a pilot study in Sri Lankan men. 43rd Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka College of obstetricians and Gynecologists, August 2010. Page 50.

Comparison of antibody responses to asexual stage vaccine candidate antigens of Plasmodium vivax merozoite surface protein-1(MSP-1) and Apical Membrane Antigen-1(PvAMA-1)in Sri Lanka

Local research communications
Dias S, Wickramarachchi W T A  and Udagama-Randeniya P
Allergy & Immunology Society of Sri Lanka, 5th Biennial Scientific Sessions, pp 14 (won first prize for presentations in Basic Immunology)
Publication year: 2010

Dias S, Wickramarachchi W T A  and Udagama-Randeniya P (2010). Comparison of antibody responses to asexual stage vaccine candidate antigens of Plasmodium vivax merozoite surface protein-1(MSP-1) and Apical Membrane Antigen-1(PvAMA-1)in Sri Lanka. Allergy & Immunology Society of Sri Lanka, 5th Biennial Scientific Sessions, pp 14 (won first prize for presentations in Basic Immunology)

An Investigation of the antimalarial activitiy of Artemisia vulgaris leaf extract in a rodent model

Local research communications
Kodippili K S W, Ratnasooriya W D, Premakumara G A S, Udagama-Randeniya, P V
30th Annual sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. Pp 12
Publication year: 2010

Kodippili K S W, Ratnasooriya W D, Premakumara G A S, Udagama-Randeniya, P V (2010). An Investigation of the antimalarial activitiy of Artemisia vulgaris leaf extract in a rodent model. Proceedings of the 30th Annual sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. Pp 12.

An Investigation of the antimalarial activitiy of Artemisia vulgaris leaf extract in a rodent model

Local research communications
Kodippili K S W, Ratnasooriya W D, Premakumara G A S, Udagama-Randeniya, P V
Proceedings of the 30th Annual sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. Pp 12
Publication year: 2010

Kodippili K S W, Ratnasooriya W D, Premakumara G A S, Udagama-Randeniya, P V (2010). An Investigation of the antimalarial activitiy of Artemisia vulgaris leaf extract in a rodent model. Proceedings of the 30th Annual sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. Pp 12.

A pilot study on the impacts of selected heavy metals on the immune system and reproductive biology of Euphlyctis hexadactylus (Ranidae: Naninae) under natural conditions

Local research communications
Madushani, W A N, Wickramasinghe, D D and Udagama-Randeniya, P V
Proceedings of the 30th Annual sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. Pp 19
Publication year: 2010

Madushani, W A N, Wickramasinghe, D D and Udagama-Randeniya, P V (2010). A pilot study on the impacts of selected heavy metals on the immune system and reproductive biology of Euphlyctis hexadactylus (Ranidae: Naninae) under natural conditions. Proceedings of the 30th Annual sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. Pp 19.

The genetic diversity of P. vivax merozoite surface protein-1 p42 (PvMSP-1p42) in Sri Lanka

Local research communications
Dias S and Udagama-Randeniya P V
Proceedings of the 29th Annual sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. pp 23
Publication year: 2009

Dias S and Udagama-Randeniya P V (2009). The genetic diversity of P. vivax merozoite surface protein-1 p42 (PvMSP-1p42) in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 29th Annual sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. pp 23.

Reactivity ofsynthetic peptides of the Plasmodium vivax Apical Membrane Antigen-1(PvAMA-1) domain II with natural antibodies in sera of P. vivax patients from Sri Lanka

Local research communications
Dias S, Somarathna M, Manamperi M and Udagama-Randeniya P
Allergy & Immunology Society of Sri Lanka, 4th Biennial Scientific Sessions, pp 24
Publication year: 2009

Dias S, Somarathna M, Manamperi M and Udagama-Randeniya P(2009).Reactivity ofsynthetic peptides of the Plasmodium vivax Apical Membrane Antigen-1(PvAMA-1) domain II with natural antibodies in sera of P. vivax patients from Sri Lanka. Allergy & Immunology Society of Sri Lanka, 4th Biennial Scientific Sessions, pp24.

Preliminary study on the association of HLA-DRB1 subtypes with disease manifestation and susceptibility in rheumatoid arthritis patients in Sri Lanka

Local research communications
De Silva C and Udagama-Randeniya P 
Allergy & Immunology Society of Sri Lanka, 4th Biennial Scientific Sessions, pp 26
Publication year: 2009

De Silva C and Udagama-Randeniya P (2009). Preliminary study on the association of HLA-DRB1 subtypes with disease manifestation and susceptibility in rheumatoid arthritis patients in Sri Lanka. Allergy & Immunology Society of Sri Lanka, 4th Biennial Scientific Sessions, pp 26.

Genetic diversity in the Plasmodium vivax C-terminal 42 kDa region     of merozoite surface protein-1(PvMSP-1p42) in Sri Lanka

Local research communications
Dias S and Udagama-Randeniya P
65th Annual sessions of Sri Lanka Association of Advancement of Science, December 2009
Publication year: 2009

Dias S and Udagama-Randeniya P (2009). Genetic diversity in the Plasmodium vivax C-terminal 42 kDa region     of merozoite surface protein-1(PvMSP-1p42) in Sri Lanka65th Annual sessions of Sri Lanka Association of Advancement of Science, December 2009.

Evaluation of anti-rheumatoid arthritic activity of a novel herbal decoction using the collagen induced arthritis model

Local research communications
Dharmasena N B, Samaratunge U, Ratnasooriya W D and Udagama-Randeniya P V
Allergy & Immunology Society of Sri Lanka, 4th Biennial Scientific Sessions, pp 22
Publication year: 2009

Dharmasena N B, Samaratunge U, Ratnasooriya W D and Udagama-Randeniya P V (2009).Evaluation of anti-rheumatoid arthritic activity of a novel herbal decoction using the collagen induced arthritis model.Allergy & Immunology Society of Sri Lanka, 4th Biennial Scientific Sessions, pp22

Some entomological aspects and physico-chemicalcharacteristics of the breeding habitats of Aedes aegyptiand Aedes albopictus in a dengue high risk area in the Colombo district, Sri Lanka

Local research communications
Dharshika K Y P,Weerasinghe I S and Udagama-Randeniya P V
64th Annual sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science
Publication year: 2008

Dharshika K Y P,Weerasinghe I S and Udagama-Randeniya P V (2008). Some entomological aspects and physico-chemicalcharacteristics of the breeding habitats of Aedes aegyptiand Aedes albopictus in a dengue high risk area in the Colombo district, Sri Lanka.Proceedings of the 64th Annual sessions of the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science.

Sequence analysis of the apical membrane antigen -1 of Plasmodium vivax in Sri Lankan isolates

Local research communications
Dias S, Gunasekera A M and Udagama-Randeniya P V
28th Annual sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. pp 42
Publication year: 2008

Dias S, Gunasekera A M and Udagama-Randeniya P V (2008). Sequence analysis of the apical membrane antigen -1 of Plasmodium vivax in Sri Lankan isolates. Proceedings of the 28th Annual sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka. pp 42.

Molecular ecology of vivax malaria: genetic diversity of a malaria vaccine candidate antigen, Apical Membrane Antigen -1, in Sri Lanka

Local research communications
Dias S, Wickramarachchi T, Munasinghe Gunasekera A and Udagama-Randeniya P V
National Annual Scientific Sessions of the Ecological Medicine Study Group
Publication year: 2008

Dias S, Wickramarachchi T, Munasinghe Gunasekera A and Udagama-Randeniya P V (2008). Molecular ecology of vivax malaria: genetic diversity of a malaria vaccine candidate antigen, Apical Membrane Antigen -1, in Sri Lanka. National Annual Scientific Sessions of the Ecological Medicine Study Group.

Immune response to Plasmodium vivax in malaria endemic and non-endemic areas in Sri Lanka

Local research communications
Premaratne P H, Wickramarachchi W T A, Illeperuma R J and Udagama-Randeniya P V
National Annual Scientific Sessions of the Ecological Medicine Study Group
Publication year: 2008

Premaratne P H, Wickramarachchi W T A, Illeperuma R J and Udagama-Randeniya P V (2008). Immune response toPlasmodium vivax in malaria endemic and non-endemic areas in Sri Lanka. National Annual Scientific Sessions of the Ecological Medicine Study Group.

Ectoparsites and intestinal parasites of imported fresh water ornamental fishes in Sri Lanka

Local research communications
Nafla N F and Udagama-Randeniya P V
Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo, pp 127
Publication year: 2008

Nafla N F and Udagama-Randeniya P V (2008). Ectoparsites and intestinal parasites of imported fresh water ornamental fishes in Sri Lanka. Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo, pp 127.

Determination of serum IgA and rheumatoid factor IgA-RF in association with clinical manifestations in a population of rheumatoid arthritis patients in Sri Lanka

Local research communications
Goonetilleke S, De Silva V, Rajapaksa G, Wijerathne L S, and Udagama-Randeniya P V
Third Annual Scientific Sessions of the Institute of Biochemistry,Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, University of Colombo, pp 20
Publication year: 2008

Goonetilleke S, De Silva V, Rajapaksa G, Wijerathne L S, and Udagama-Randeniya P V (2008). Determination of serum IgA and rheumatoid factor IgA-RF in association with clinical manifestations in a population of rheumatoid arthritis patients in Sri Lanka.Third Annual Scientific Sessions of the Institute of Biochemistry,Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, University of Colombo, pp 20.

Analysis of genetic polymorphism of Plasmodium vivax Duffy Binding Protein ligand domain of Sri Lankan isolates

Local research communications
Premaratne P H, Aravinda R, Manamperi A and Udagama-Randeniya P V
64th Annual sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science
Publication year: 2008

Premaratne P H, Aravinda R, Manamperi A and Udagama-Randeniya P V (2008). Analysis of genetic polymorphism of Plasmodium vivax Duffy Binding Protein ligand domain of Sri Lankan isolates. Proceedings of the 64th Annual sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science.

A preliminary study to assess the C-reactive protein and rheumatoid factor profile of a population of rheumatoid arthritis patients in Sri Lanka

Local research communications
Rajapakse R P G K , Aravinda R B, Wijesinghe H, Wijayarathne L S and Udagama-Randeniya P V
Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo, Pp 129
Publication year: 2008

Rajapakse R P G K , Aravinda R B, Wijesinghe H, Wijayarathne L S and Udagama-Randeniya P V (2008). A preliminary study to assess the C-reactive protein and rheumatoid factor profile of a population of rheumatoid arthritis patients in Sri Lanka. Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo, Pp 129.

Patterns of anti-PVRIIIgG and IgG isotypes to Plasmodium vivax Duffy Binding Protein in Sri Lanka

Local research communications
Premaratne P H,Dias K V G S, Handunnetti S M, Yazdani S, Chitins C and Udagama-Randeniya P V
Proceedings of the 63 rd Annual sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, pp 13
Publication year: 2007

Premaratne P H,Dias K V G S, Handunnetti S M, Yazdani S, Chitins C and Udagama-Randeniya P V (2007). Patterns of anti-PVRIIIgG and IgG isotypes to Plasmodium vivax Duffy Binding Protein in Sri Lanka.Proceedings of the 63 rd Annual sessions of Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, pp 13

Parasitic association of endemic Mus mayori(Sri Lankan spiny rat) in Kanneliya rain forest, Sri Lanka

Local research communications
Pamoda B Ratnaweera, Mayuri R Wijesinghe and Preethi V Udagama-Randeniya
63rd  Annual sessions of Sri Lanka Association of Advancement of Science, pp 81
Publication year: 2007

Pamoda B Ratnaweera, Mayuri R Wijesinghe and Preethi V Udagama-Randeniya. Parasitic association of endemic Mus mayori(Sri Lankan spiny rat) in Kanneliya rain forest, Sri Lanka (2007).Proceedings of the 63rd  Annual sessions of Sri Lanka Association of Advancement of Science, pp 81.

Natural antibody responses to Plasmodium vivax Merozoite Surface Protein -1 and 4 in Sri Lanka

Local research communications
Dissanayake M U, Dias K V G S, Premaratne P H, Wickramarachchi W T A, Handunnetti, S M, Longacre S and Udagama-Randeniya P V
Second Annual Scientific Sessions of the Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, University of Colombo, pp 18
Publication year: 2007

Dissanayake M U, Dias K V G S, Premaratne P H, Wickramarachchi W T A, Handunnetti, S M, Longacre S and Udagama-Randeniya P V (2007). Natural antibody responses to Plasmodium vivax Merozoite Surface Protein -1 and 4 in Sri Lanka. Second Annual Scientific Sessions of the Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, University of Colombo, pp 18.

Investigation of antimalarial activity of black tea brew of Camellia sinensis in mice

Local research communications
W D Ratnasooriya, C Jayasinghe and P V Udagama-Randeniya
27th Annual sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka.     pp 39
Publication year: 2007

W D Ratnasooriya, C Jayasinghe and P V Udagama-Randeniya. Investigation ofantimalarial activity of black tea brew of Camellia sinensis in mice. Proceedings of the 27th Annual sessions of Institute of Biology, Sri Lanka.     pp 39.

Immunoepidemiology of Plasmodium vivax Merozoite Surface Protein-4 (PvMSP-4) in Sri Lanka

Local research communications
Dissanayake M U, Dias K V G S, Premaratne P H, Longacre S and Udagama-Randeniya P V
Second Annual Scientific Sessions of the Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, University of Colombo, pp 17
Publication year: 2007

Dissanayake M U, Dias K V G S, Premaratne P H, Longacre S and Udagama-Randeniya P V (2007). Immunoepidemiology of Plasmodium vivax Merozoite Surface Protein-4 (PvMSP-4) in Sri Lanka. Second Annual Scientific Sessions of the Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, University of Colombo, pp 17.

Ecto and intestinal parasites of wild dwelling Rattusrattusin Sri Lanka

Local research communications
Ratnaweera P B, Wijesinghe M R and Udagama-Randeniya P V
Thirteenth International Forestry and Environment Symposium, Sri Lanka, pp 63
Publication year: 2007

Ratnaweera P B, Wijesinghe M R and Udagama-Randeniya P V (2008). Ecto and intestinal parasites of wild dwelling Rattusrattusin Sri Lanka. Thirteenth International Forestry and Environment Symposium, Sri Lanka, pp 63

Determination of Rheumatoid factor profiles and its association clinical manifestations and socio economic factors of rheumatoid arthritis patients in Sri Lanka

Local research communications
De Silva V,Rajapaksa G, Wijerathne L S, and Udagama-Randeniya P V
63rd Annual sessions of Sri Lanka Association of Advancement of Science, pp 17
Publication year: 2007

De Silva V,Rajapaksa G, Wijerathne L S, and Udagama-Randeniya P V (2007). Determination of Rheumatoid factor profiles and its association clinical manifestations and socio economic factors of rheumatoid arthritis patients in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 63rd Annual sessions of Sri Lanka Association of Advancement of Science, pp 17.

Specificity of the antibody response to conformational and linear epitopes of Plasmodium vivaxDuffy Binding Protein in Sri Lanka

Local research communications
Premaratne, P H, Dias, K V G S, Wicramarachchi, W T A, Perera, K L R L, Bandara S,Handunetti, S M, Yazdani, S, Chitnis, C and Udagama-Randeniya, P V
3 rd Academic Sessions, Allergy and Immunology Society of Sri Lanka
Publication year: 2006

Premaratne, P H, Dias, K V G S, Wicramarachchi, W T A, Perera, K L R L, Bandara S,Handunetti, S M, Yazdani, S, Chitnis, C and Udagama-Randeniya, P V (2006). Specificity of the antibody response to conformational and linear epitopes of Plasmodium vivaxDuffy Binding Protein in Sri Lanka. 3 rd
Academic Sessions, Allergy and Immunology Society of Sri Lanka.