{"id":122,"date":"2021-10-12T07:58:34","date_gmt":"2021-10-12T07:58:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/molgen\/?page_id=122"},"modified":"2021-10-12T17:15:02","modified_gmt":"2021-10-12T17:15:02","slug":"our-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/molgen\/our-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Our Team"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Lab Director<\/h2>\n
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\"dr-nissanka\"<\/td>\n\n

Snr.Prof. B.G.D.N.K. De Silva<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

B.Sc. (USJP), Ph.D. (USJP)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

nissanka@sci.sjp.ac.lk<\/em><\/a>
\nnissankakolitha@gmail.com<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Research Interests:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Development of molecular assays for the identification of malaria vectors and sand flies, Population genetic structure analysis and phylogenetic studies of malaria vectors, Dengue vectors, and sand flies, Insecticide resistant studies of disease vectors, Transmission dynamics of Dengue and Leishmaniasis.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Research Scientists<\/h2>\n
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\"dr-pamoda\"<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Dr. Pamoda W. Jayathunga<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

B.Sc. (UOC), A. I. Chem. C., M.Phil. (USJP) Ph.D. (ECU – Australia)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

pamodajayatunga@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Research Interests: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Nutraceuticals against Alzheimer\u2019s disease, Epigenetic modifications by nutraceuticals. Effect of nutraceuticals on mitochondrial dysfunction in Alzheimer\u2019s disease, cancer etc.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"dr-sachini\"<\/td>\n\n

Dr. Sachini Fernando<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

B.Sc. (USJP), Ph.D. (USJP)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

sacdinu@gmail.com
\n<\/a>sachini@sci.sjp.ac.lk<\/a><\/p>\n

Research Interests: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Population genetics of disease vectors, Molecular mechanisms of insecticide resistance of disease vectors and molecular techniques for epidemiology and evolution of vector born diseases.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"dr-hiruni\"<\/td>\n\n

Dr. Hiruni Harischandra<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

B.Sc. (ISU), Ph.D. (ISU)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

hirunih@sci.sjp.ac.lk<\/a><\/p>\n

Research Interests:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

To investigate the host-parasite interactions of parasitic nematodes, to understand vectors of zoonotic parasites and to find innovative solutions for current issues.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"dr-dilakshini\"<\/td>\n\n

Dr. Dilakshini Dayananda<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

B.Sc. (UOC),\u00a0Ph.D. (USJP) <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

dilakshini@sci.sjp.ac.lk
\n<\/a>dilakshini@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Research Interests:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

To investigate the genetic diversity of the dengue virus to understand the disease virulence, recurrence and the spread of the disease.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Postgraduate Researchers<\/h2>\n
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\"methsala\"<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Ms. Methsala Wedage<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

B.Sc. (USJP)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

methsala@sci.sjp.ac.lk
\n<\/a>methmadurangi@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Research Interests: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Studying the taxonomical status and population genetic structure of the leishmaniasis vector Phlebotomus argentipes <\/em>in Sri Lanka.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"dileka\"<\/td>\n\n

Ms. Dilekha Hegoda<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

B.Sc. (USJP)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

lakmini@sci.sjp.ac.lk
\n<\/a>lakmini.hegoda@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Research Interests: <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Studies on population genetic variation and insecticide resistance of Dengue vectors Sri Lanka<\/span><\/p>\n

\"google-scholar\" <\/a>\"research-gate\"<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"nirmalarathna\"<\/td>\n\n

Ms. Sachini Nimalarathna<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

B.Sc. (RUSL)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

sachiniupeka4@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Research Interests:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Studying Zoonotic filariaisis in Sri Lanka and identification of the vectors of these parasites to guide more targeted vector control to eradicate these diseases from Sri Lanka.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"pawani\"<\/td>\n\n

Ms. Pawani Abeysiriwardhana<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

B.Sc. (University of Ruhuna)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

pawani.anuradha@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Research Interests:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Interested in studying the insecticide resistant and genetic variation of Dengue vectors, use of herbal repellents for effective vector control, status of CKDu in Sri Lanka and animal behavior.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Undergraduate Honors Students<\/h2>\n
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\"Ms.

Ms. L Sandaleka Muthukumarana<\/p><\/div><\/td>\n

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\"Ms.

Ms. RA Samanthika Rathnayake<\/p><\/div><\/td>\n

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\"Mr.

Mr. Haritha Abhisheka<\/p><\/div><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Lab\u00a0Alumni<\/h2>\n
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Former Postgraduate Researchers:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"dr-iresha\"<\/td>\n\n

Dr. Iresha N. Harischandra<\/strong><\/h3>\n

B.Sc. (UOC), Ph.D. (USJP)<\/strong><\/p>\n

iresha@sci.sjp.ac.lk<\/a>
\nireshanh@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Research Interests:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Research Interest: Population genetics, Conservation genetics, Evolutionary and Population genomics of wild animals.<\/p>\n

\"google-scholar\" <\/a>\"research-gate\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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Former Undergraduate Honors Students:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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  • GH Dissanayake (2019-2020)<\/li>\n
  • MNS Sanu (2019-2020)<\/li>\n
  • WAK Harshani (2019-2020)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    • JHMS Dileeshani Jayapathma (2017-2018)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      • Anushka Mendis (2016-2017)<\/li>\n
      • Geethika Kavindi Chandrasiri (2016-2017)<\/li>\n
      • Nimanthi Abeyrathna (2016-2017)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        • Manushika Prasadini (2015-2016)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          • Ishara Wijesiriwardene (2014-2015)<\/li>\n
          • Tharanga Jayakodi (2014-2015)<\/li>\n
          • Thilini Madhushika (2014-2015)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            • Hasini Shanika (2013-2014)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              • Hasini Jayathilaka (2012-2013)<\/li>\n
              • Dulani RK Pathirage (2012-2013)<\/li>\n
              • Lakmini Jayathunga (2012-2013)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                • Dimuthu Ponnamperuma (2011-2012)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                  • Madhawi Hewadikaram (2010-2011)<\/li>\n
                  • Dulani Liyanage (2010-2011)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                      Lab Director   Snr.Prof. B.G.D.N.K. De Silva B.Sc. (USJP), Ph.D. (USJP) nissanka@sci.sjp.ac.lk nissankakolitha@gmail.com Research Interests: Development of molecular assays for the identification of malaria vectors and sand flies, Population genetic structure analysis and...<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_ti_tpc_template_sync":false,"_ti_tpc_template_id":"","footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/molgen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/122"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/molgen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/molgen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/molgen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/molgen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=122"}],"version-history":[{"count":24,"href":"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/molgen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/122\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":183,"href":"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/molgen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/122\/revisions\/183"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/science.sjp.ac.lk\/molgen\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=122"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}