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A significant study, "Association Between ABO or Rh Blood Groups and Chikungunya Virus Infection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis," co-authored by our faculty Dr. Rasaratnam Karunaithas, has been published in the journal Medicina. The research investigates the potential link between blood group types and susceptibility to Chikungunya virus infection. Key findings indicate that blood group O is significantly associated with an increased susceptibility to the virus. However, the study emphasizes the need for more rigorous and large-scale investigations to validate these observations due to observed..

Dr. Rasaratnam Karunaithas, a Lecturer in Medical Laboratory Sciences, has been awarded the prestigious 'Award for Patented Innovation' by Mahidol University, Thailand. His groundbreaking research on 'Method for preparing peptide from Garlic that has the ability to inhibit leukemic cells' was granted Thailand Patent No. 22609, highlighting the faculty's commitment to cutting-edge research.The award was presented on March 2, 2025, during the joint celebration of Mahidol University's 56th Royal Naming Day and its 137th Anniversary, acknowledging Dr. Karunaithas's significant contribution to medical science and..

Dr. Sumana Saseevan secured a University Research Grant in 2025, valued at LKR 1,297,500, for the project titled “Exploring the Role of Annexin A3 as an Inflammatory Biomarker for the Diagnosis of Diabetic Nephropathy.”..

Mrs. Losana Kajenthirasenan, Lecturer in Medical Laboratory Sciences, secured the University Grants Commission (UGC)–Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT), Australia, joint PhD scholarship for the year 2024, valued at AUD..

MLS Students Publish Research in Q1 Journal “The 13th batch of Medical Laboratory Sciences students, Isuru Aravinda, Shashini Dharmasiri, and Chathurika Sewwandi, under the supervision of Dr. R. Karunaithas, published a research article titled “Population-Adjusted Cut-Off: A New Approach for Enhancing the Diagnostic Efficacy of Hematological Discrimination Formulae for Screening β-Thalassemia Trait” in the Q1 journal, Clinica Chimica Acta. The study introduces a population-adjusted cut-off approach, a novel initiative to enhance the performance of hematological discrimination formulae (HDF) in screening for β-Thalassemia trait across diverse..

Mrs. Fathima Siromiya Shamil Mafras, Lecturer in Medical Laboratory Sciences, received the Best Poster Presentation Award at the 3rd International Research Symposium organized by the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Ruhuna, held in August 2025. The award was conferred in recognition of the poster titled “Molecular detection and antibiotic sensitivity patterns in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus colonizing pregnant women, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka.” The study highlighted important findings on MRSA colonization and antimicrobial resistance among pregnant women, contributing valuable evidence to maternal health and infection control research in Sri..

Ms. Kobika Thillainathan, Lecturer in Medical Laboratory Sciences, has awarded a fully funded research internship with wet-lab exposure. The award was in recognition of her outstanding performance at an intensive hands-on training programme on protein structure analysis and computational drug discovery, conducted by the Institute of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of Colombo, and led by national and international experts from Sri Lanka, the USA, and..

Dr. Sumana Saseevan, Senior Lecturer in Medical Laboratory Sciences, has published a research article titled “Exploring Urinary Biomarkers for the Diagnosis of Diabetic and Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease: A Promising Pilot Study” in the Indian Journal of Experimental Biology, https://doi.org/10.56042/ijeb.v62i11.5858 (SCIE indexed). The study presents novel non-invasive urinary biomarkers that enable the differential diagnosis of diabetic nephropathy and chronic kidney disease, offering promising insights for improved clinical..

Mrs. Fathima Siromiya Shamil Mafras, Lecturer in Medical Laboratory Sciences, has been selected as a recipient of the Jireh Research Excellence Award 2024. This prestigious award includes a one-time research grant of LKR 100,000. The selection reflects her commitment to research excellence and innovation, bringing recognition to the faculty and the..

Mrs. Piriyanka Aravinth, Lecturer in Medical Laboratory Sciences, has been awarded “The Merit Award for the Oral Presentation” at the 12th Young Scientist Forum symposium 2024 for the presentation titled “Correlation of serum inflammatory marker interleukin-6 and interleukin-8 in patients with lumbar disc..