New publication alert !
We are happy to share with you our latest research article titled ‘Autochthonous Leishmaniasis Caused by Leishmania tropica, Identified by Using Whole Genome Sequencing, Sri Lanka’, published in the Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID) journal, by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/30/9/23-1238_article#. Cutaneous leishmaniasis is atypical in Sri Lanka because Leishmania donovani, which typically…
“My Week in the Parasitology Department”
“During my elective in the Parasitology department at the University of Colombo, I gained invaluable insights into the complex world of parasitic diseases. The hands-on approach, coupled with the guidance of expert faculty, deepened my understanding of diagnostic techniques such as stool smear microscopy and preparing blood thick and thin films. I also developed my…
Dr. Leonard’s visit to PDRU
Dr. Leonard Munstermann, Senior Research Scientist in Epidemiology from Yale Institute for Global Health, visited the PDRU laboratory, from 25th May to 7th June 2019. He conducted field experiments with the Entomological team of the TMRC team. Dr. Munstermann works as the head curator of Entomology in Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History, USA.
Vice Chancellor’s award for research excellence 2020 – Prof. Deepika Fernando, Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo
Professor Sumadhya Deepika Fernando MBBS, MD, PhD is a Senior Professor and a Board Certified Specialist in Parasitology. She joined the Department of Parasitology as a Lecturer in 1995 and rose up in rank to be appointed as Professor on merit in 2008. In addition to that she has held many posts in the Faculty…
Five Professors from Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, among the World’s Top 2% of scientists
Five researchers from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Prof. Senaka Rajapakse, Prof. Saroj Jayasinghe, Prof. Nadira Karunaweera, Prof. Ranil Jayawardena and Prof. Priyanga Ranasinghe, (from left to right) are ranked among World’s Top 2% Scientists in the updated Science-wide author databases of standardized citation indicators published in October 2021. The analysis is…
PROF N.D. KARUNAWEERA WINS CVCD AWARD 2020 FOR THE MOST OUTSTANDING SENIOR RESEARCHER IN HEALTH SCIENCES
WINNER CVCD AWARD 2020 FOR THE MOST OUTSTANDING SENIOR RESEARCHER IN HEALTH SCIENCES INCLUDING MEDICINE, DENTAL SCIENCE, VETERINARY SCIENCE AND OTHER ALLIED SCIENCES Nadira Dharshani Karunaweera is the Chair and Senior Professor of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo and an honorary Visiting Fellow, School of Public Health, Harvard University, USA. Trained as…
