Current Projects

Prof. Dinithi Peiris
Analysis of differential gene expression in melanogenesis of Danio reiro exposed to Titanium dioxide nanoparticles

Dr. Samawansha Tennakoon
Investigation of chemical and biological properties (anti-tumourigenic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial effects) of herbal plants.

Dr. Dilakshini Dayananda
Dynamics of dengue virus

Dr. Pamoda W. Jayatunga
In silico investigations of phytochemicals against Alzheimer’s disease

Dr. Kasun M. Thambugala

– Molecular identification of the causative agents of Tinea infection in Sri Lanka.

– Biochemical and molecular profiling of wild edible mushrooms edible in Sri Lanka.

– Molecular phylogeny and taxonomy of plant-inhabiting microfungi.

– Exploration of potential phyllosphere fungi  for mycoremediation of industrial effluent

Dr. Hiruni Harsichandra– Identification of the vectors of brugian filariasis in Sri Lanka
– Investigating the zoonotic potential of brugian filariasis in Sri Lanka
– Exploring the usability of Brugia malayi extra cellular vesicles in diagnosis of brugian filariasis