Molecular Microbiology and Human Diseases

Biological Sciences

Molecular Microbiology and Human Diseases

For a disease free nation.

This focus area examines microorganisms in the environment and human health, linking microbial diversity, biotechnology, diagnostics, and disease prevention in nationally relevant health challenges.

Projects

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Genetic Characterisation of Drug-Resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis Isolates from Sri Lankan and Pakistani Tuberculosis Patients and Identification of Associated Biomarkers

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Diversity and Distribution of Thermophilic Microorganisms in Hot Springs of Sri Lanka: A Metagenomics Approach

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Epidemiological Study on Asbestos Related Occupational Health Problems Among Asbestos Industry Workers in Sri Lanka

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Transcriptome Analysis of Mycobacteria in Serum Exosomes of Latent Tuberculosis Patients For Candidate Biomarker Identification

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Enrichment Mechanisms of CKDu-Risk Factors in Ground Waters, Their Uptake Pathways and Potential Remedies

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Identification of Urinary Biomarkers For CKDu and Diabetic and Hypertensive CKD in Sri Lanka

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Determining Cyanotoxin Releasing Mechanisms of Freshwater Cyanobacteria

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Characterisation of Antibiotic Resistomes in Selected Geothermal Springs in Sri Lanka

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Balloon Flights Over Central Sri Lanka to Detect Possible Ingress of Cometary Microorganisms & Particulate Matter

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Prof. Dhammika Magana-Arachchi

Prof. Dhammika Magana-Arachchi

Associate Research Professor

Molecular Microbiology and Human Diseases
Prof. Meththika Vithanage

Prof. Meththika Vithanage

Honorary Visiting Research Professor

Molecular Microbiology and Human Diseases
Prof. Chandra Wickramasinghe

Prof. Chandra Wickramasinghe

Adjunct Professor

Molecular Microbiology and Human Diseases
Samangi De Silva

Samangi De Silva

Research Assistant

Molecular Microbiology and Human Diseases
Hiruni Jayanetti

Hiruni Jayanetti

Research Assistant

Molecular Microbiology and Human Diseases
Lahiru Wickramasinghe

Lahiru Wickramasinghe

Research Assistant

Molecular Microbiology and Human Diseases