Ms. Abirame Prashanthan

Research Interests

• Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
• Reproductive Health and Infertility
• Women’s Health
• Histopathology and Haematology

Research Publications

Full paper publications in Indexed Journal Articles

1. Delanerolle, G., Sivakumar, A., Toh, T.-H., Aggarwal, I., Pathiraja, V., Eleje, G. U., Benetti-Pinto, C., Mitra, P. K., Tweneboah-Koduah, F., Afful-Minta, N., Ikwuka, D. C., Mudalige, T., Talaulikar, V., Palanisamy, R., Rathnayake, N., Hinchliff, S., Briggs, P., Jie, S., Taylor, J., Potocnik, K., Saraswat, L., Kemp, H. F., Bouchareb, Y., Panay, N., Phiri, P., Elneil, S., & Shi, J. Q. (2026). An exploration of carbon emissions linked to research study delivery (MARIE project). Discover Sustainability, 7, 385. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-026-02710-2
2. Delanerolle, G., Elneil, S., Sivakumar, A., Kurmi, O., Pathiraja, V., Ikwuka, D., Nguyen, N. T., Rathnayake, N., Phiri, P., & Eleje, G. U. (2025). Reproductive politics and women’s empowerment: How does geopolitics control women? Frontiers in Global Women’s Health, 6, 1666773. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgwh.2025.1666773
3. Delanerolle, G., Pathiraja, V., Mudalige, T., Rathnayake, N., Sivakumar, A., Prashadini, W. N., Al Riyami, N. M., Al-kharusi, L., Haddadi, M., Tweneboah-Koduah, F., Kurmi, O., Eleje, G. U., Phiri, P., Romanzi, L., & Elneil, S. (2025). Bladder prolapse (cystocele) among African, Asian, and Middle Eastern women: A clinical and socio-cultural perspective. Frontiers in Global Women’s Health, 6, 1696375. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgwh.2025.1696375
4. Delanerolle, G., Pathiraja, V., Elneil, S., Kurmi, O., Talaulikar, V., Briggs, P., Saraswat, L., Kemp, H. F., Bouchareb, Y., Laguna Benetti-Pinto, C., Mudalige, T., Rathnayake, N., Sivakumar, A., Tweneboah-Koduah, F., Afful-Mintah, N., Al-Riyami, N., Al-Kharusi, L., Shi, J. Q., Eleje, G. U., Ikwuka, D., Mitra, P., Mbwele, B., Kareem, R., Irfan, M., & Phiri, P. (2026). Breaking the silence and building strength: Rethinking menopause care through exercise and cultural insight. Frontiers in Global Women’s Health, 7, 1683735. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgwh.2026.1683735

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

1. Sivakumar, A., Pathiraja, V., Mudalige, T., Peiris, M. S. K., Rathnayake, N., Phiri, P., Kurmi, O., Elneil, S., & Delanerolle, G. (2025). Infertility does not discriminate—but access to care does: Breaking the silence on infertility: A call for equality in low-middle-income countries. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15031169
2. Sivalingarajah, R., Kopalasuntharan, M., Thirunavukarasu, K., Abirame, S., & Kavirajan, T. (2024). Association between anthropometric indices and infertility among subfertile women: Insights from a single-centre cross-sectional study from Northern Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 46(2), 36–43. https://doi.org/10.4038/sljog.v46i2.8156
3. Jay, V., Raguraman, S., Balagobi, B., Sivakumar, A., Ramesh, N., et al. (2024). Human sperm counting efficacy of the Shukratara chamber versus the Makler chamber. Austin Andrology, 7(1), 1031.
4. Raguraman, S., Balagobi, B., Abirame, S., Fishel, L., & Jeyendran, R. S. (2023). Recommendation to diagnose male factor infertility based on routine semen analysis results. Jaffna Medical Journal, 35(2). https://doi.org/10.4038/jmj.v35i2.190
5. Balagobi, B., Gobinath, S., Rajasooriyar, C., Jenil, A., Theepan, J. M. M., Gowribahan, T., Shathana, P., & Abirame, S. (2023). With the rising trend of prostate cancer, where does Northern Sri Lanka stand? A cohort study from a tertiary care centre. Journal of Surgery, 41(2), 21–25. https://doi.org/10.4038/sljs.v41i2.9056

Conference Presentations

1. Sivalingarajah, R., Sivakumar, A., & Sajeeba, V. (2024, September). Obstetric outcomes of women with very advanced maternal age following assisted reproductive technology. Paper presented at the Sri Lanka College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Annual Academic Sessions 2024, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
2. Sivalingarajah, R., Sivakumar, A., Ramesh, N., & Sukirthan, T. (2024, August). Exploration of subfertility treatment modalities and outcomes: A single-centre experience at Teaching Hospital Jaffna. Paper presented at the Jaffna Medical Association Congress 2024, Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
3. Sivalingarajah, R., Sivakumar, A., Ramesh, N., & Sukirthan, T. (2024, August). Advancement of assisted reproductive technology and its outcomes in Jaffna District: A single-centre experience. Paper presented at the Jaffna Medical Association Congress 2024, Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
4. Kumarage, U., Amarasiri, M., Paranagama, M. P., Dhanapala, C., Sivakumar, A., Kumarasinghe, K. H. A. D. S. C., & Banneheka, B. M. H. S. K. (2024, August). Molecular identification of Candida albicans from patients with oral candidiasis and analysis of their sensitivity to a polyherbal oral healthcare formula. Paper presented at the Peradeniya University International Research Symposium and Exposition (iPURSE 2024), University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka.
5. Balagobi, B., Gobinath, S., Rajasooriyar, C., Amirthanathan, A. J., Paramanathan, S., Sivakumar, A., Kanagalingam, H., & Priyatharsan, K. (2023, September). With the rising trend of prostate cancer, where does Northern Sri Lanka stand? Conference paper.
6. Thirumaran, E., Thavaththurai, M., Sukirthan, T., et al. (2026). Pattern of seminal fluid parameters among subfertile men in Northern Sri Lanka. Conference paper.