Research

Professor I. Ilayperuma

1. Characteristics of sperm surface antigens in the guinea pig.
2. Molecular characterization of sperm surface antigens.
3. Detailed characterization of the peri-acrosomal sperm plasma membrane proteins.
4. Molecular genetics studies on cleft lip & palate.
5. Human anthropometrical studies.
6. Cadaveric studies on gross anatomical variations.

Dr. P.G.C.L. Nanayakkara

1. Oral cancer and Precancerous Lesions.
2. Cadaveric studies.
3. Chronic Kidney disease of unknown aetiology (CKDu)

Dr. M.B. Samarawickrama

1. Cadaveric research.
2. Effects of formaldehyde on medical students health.
3. Research on General Surgical topics.

Dr. P.M. Rodrigo

1. Cadavery studies.
2. Bone density and factors affecting bone mineral density in pre-menoposal females in Southern Sri Lanka
3. Osteoporosis.

Dr. E.I. Waidyarathne

1. Helicobacter pylori and upper gastrointestinal disease. Diagnosis of Helicobactor pylori infection and screening sensitivity and specificity of diagnostic tests.

Dr. L.B.L. Prabodha

1. Evaluation of clinical features and identification of 22q11 micro-deletion in patients with cleft palate.
2. Study on prevalence of genetic disorders in Sri Lanka.
3. Study on stress among medical students.
4. Cadavery studies.

Dr. L.W.G.R. Alwis

1. Anthropometry and body composition.
2. Bone growth, BMD, hip structures.
3. Age related trends in bone strength.
4. Physical activity

Dr. S.K.Y.I. Kodikara

1. Research related to radiology.
2. Special attention to renal & neuroradiology.