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Annual Scientific Sessions of Faculty of Medical Sciences 2017
2017Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura in collaboration with
Colombo South Teaching Hospital, Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital, Base Hospital Homagama
24th and 25th May 2017 on Golden Rose Hotel, Boralesgamuwa.Theme : " Building Bridges for Better Health"
Chairperson : Prof. Neluka Fernando
OP 1
Upper limb muscle strength and endurance in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Mahaarachchi DP1, Madushantha RR1, Eshani MDP1, Weerasinghe N1, Jayakody NM1, Wijekoon PWMCSB2
1Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
OP 2
Utility of WIfI foot assessment tool in a Sri Lankan setting; an initial experience
Samaraweera DI, Jayasinghe JMDC, Godahewa SS, Gunarathne KPDJK, Cassim MRN, Wijerathne SM
Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo
OP 3
Contact examination in leprosy: a success story
Kahawita IP1, Ganga DAWP1, Amarathilaka KBWG1, Pathberiya RV1, Croos JMSV2, Chandradasa ADPP3
1Base Hospital Homagama, 2Regional Epidemiologist, Colombo District, 3Medical Officer of Health, Kahahtuduwa
OP 4
Prior exposure of graphic editing, video editing and animation software among new medical entrants at Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya
Hettige S, Hettiarachchi WG, Solangaarachchi DIK, Ediriweera EPDS
Centre for Health Informatics, Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya
OP 5
Factors associated with the level of inhibitory control in elderly people living in elderly care institutions in Galle District, Sri Lanka
Gamage MWK1, Hewage DC2, Pathirana KD3
1B.Sc Nursing Degree Programme, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, 2Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 3Deptartment of
Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna
OP 6
Expectations versus reality in chronic venous ulceration; a quality of life assessment study
Samaraweera DI, Jayasinghe JMDC, Godahewa SS, Gunarathne KPDJK, Cassim MRN, Wijerathne SM
Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo
OP 7
In-vitro antimicrobial efficacy of Sri Lankan bee honey against microorganisms causing chronic wounds
De Silva VKDM, Erathna SS, Dissanayake DMBT
Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
OP 8
Development and validation of a reference marker for identification of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria associated with diabetes chronic wound ulcers using PCR
denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis
Dilhari KAA1, Gunasekera TDCP1, Fernando SSN1, Weerasekera DD2, Bulugahapitiya U3, Pathirage S4, Sissons CH5, McBain AJ6, Weerasekera MM1
1Department of Microbiology, 2Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 3Endocrinalogy Unit, Colombo South Teaching Hospital, 4Department of
Bacteriology, Medical Research Institute, Colombo, 5Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, University Otago, New Zealand, 6Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of
Manchester, Manchester, UK
OP 9
Impact of routine laboratory culture media on in-vitro biofilm formation of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus feacalis
Wijesinghe GK1, Dilhari KAA1, Buddhika G2, Gunasekera TDCP1, Fernando SSN1,
Kottegoda N2, Samaranayake LP3, Weerasekera MM1
1Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura 3Health Science Center, Kuwait University, Kuwait
L-Carnosine alleviates cadmium induced disruption of K-Cadherin /Catenin/ Wnt signalling in human renal proximal tubule epithelial cells
Silva N1, Dockrell M2
1Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2The South West Thames Institute for Renal Research, St. Helier Hospital, Carshalton, Surrey, United Kingdom
OP 11
Green synthesis of sliver nanoparticles using different bacteria: Do the synthesized nanoparticles differ in their antimicrobial activity?
Peiris MMK1, Gunasekara TDCP1, Arachchi NDH2, Jayaweera PM2, Fernando SSN1
1Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
OP12
Benefits of having a clinical pharmacist in an out-patient renal clinic in Sri Lanka
Wickramasinghe NDD1, Lynch CB2, Coombes J3, Jayamanne SF1, De Silva ST1
1Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, 2Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Australia, 3University of Queensland, Australia
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Annual Scientific Sessions of Faculty of Medical Sciences 2016
2016Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura in collaboration with Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital
08th April 2016Faculty of Medical Sciences Oration
“The role of herbal extracts and functional foods in the management of chronic disorders"
Prof. Sugandhika Suresh
Professor in Biochemistry
Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, USJPPlenary Lecture
“Management of Urolithiasis, the need for further research and innovation”
Prof. Srinath Chandrasekera
(Citation read by Prof. S. Yasawardene)
Symposium 1- Excellence in Research
Chairpersons: Prof. Sagarika Ekanayake, Dr. Asoka Jayasena
Ethics in research – Prof. Chandanie Wanigatunge
Clinical trials – Prof. Priyadarshani Galappatthy
Bench to bedside – Prof. Hemantha PeirisOral presentations – Session I (OP 1 – OP 6)
Chairpersons: Prof. Sharaine Fernando, Dr. Shalindra Ranasinghe
OP 1
Immunohistochemical detection of Claudin low breast cancer; which subcellular level to be assessed?
Mudduwa LKB1, Peiris HH2, Gunasekara SN1, Liyanage TG1, Abeysiriwardhana DS1
1Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna ,2Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of RuhunaOP 2
Influence of culture medium on in-vitro biofilm formation by Candida species
Wijesinghe GK1, Jayarathna PDTA1, Gunasekera TDCP2, Kottegoda N3, Fernando SSN2, Weerasekera MM2
1Department of Allied Health Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura., 2Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura., 3Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.OP 3
Comparison of psychological wellbeing among undergraduates of University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Liyanage G1, Balasooriya A2, Siriwardhane DN1, Jayah FQ1, Seneviratne LSW1
1Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2Department of Medical Education , Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
OP 4
Lung functions and respiratory symptoms among rice millers in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka
Wickramage SP1, Rajaratne AAJ2, Udupihille M1
1Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine & Allied Sciences, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, , 2Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya
OP 5
TiO2 21 nm nanoparticles as photocatalytic antimicrobial agent against Escherichia coli, Candida albicans and Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus; a comparison
Senarathna ULNH1, Fernando SSN1, Gunasekara TDCP1, Weerasekera MM1, Wickrama WDSA1,Perera MKR1, Arachchi NDH2, Jayaweera PM2
1Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2Department of Chemistry, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
OP 6
A survey on lifestyle restrictions in children with asthma: a comparison with Quality of Life (QoL)
Peiris TVM1, Liyanage ML1, Waduge LT1, Sanjaya M1, Wickramathunge CV1, Liyanage G2, Prathapan S3
1Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura 3 Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri JayewardenepuraSymposium II - Advances in Cardiac Arrhythmias
Chairpersons: Prof. J. Indrakumar, Dr. Naomali Amarasena
Overview of arrhythmias – Dr. Suresh Kottegoda
Non cardiac aetiology of arryhthmias– Dr. Shyama Subasinghe
Cardiac surgeons’ perspective of arrhythmias – Dr. Rajitha Y de SilvaOral Presentations – Session II (OP 7 – OP 12)
Chairpersons: Dr. Indira Wijesiriwardena, Dr. Ramya Pathiraja
OP 7
Assess and compare health related quality of life among elders who live in their own home and elderly care homes
Fernando KDS1, Meegoda MKDL1
1Department of Allied Health Sciences, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
OP 8
Impact of an educational intervention on cancer palliative care among nurses
Meegoda MKDL1, Fernando DMS2, Sivayogan S3, Atulomah NOS4, Marasinghe RB5
1Department of Allied Health Sciences, , Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 3Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 4Babcock University, Nigeria, 5Department of Medical Education, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
OP 9
NT-proBNP concentration as a Criterion for the Diagnosis of Heart Failure Patients in Sri Lanka-Preliminary Study
Dilshani KWW1, Peiris H1, Ranasinghe G2, Perera PPR1
1Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, 2District General Hospital, Kalutara
OP 10
Clinico-pathological factors influencing the recurrence free interval of patients with recurrent breast cancer
Peiris HH1, Mudduwa LKB2, Thalagala NI3, Jayatilake KAPW4, Ekanayake U5, Horadugoda J5
1Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, 2Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, 3Family Health Bureau, Ministry of Health, 4Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ruhuna, 5Oncology Unit, Teaching Hospital, Karapitiya
OP 11
Is minimally invasive surgery safe to treat significant upper urinary tract obstructive uropathy due to urolithiasis – single entre experience
Nandamuni Y1, Manikkage Y1, Hingalagoda C1, Pathirana H1, Seneviratne LN1
1Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital
OP 12
Supine Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (s-PCNL) as an alternative to conventional prone approach
Pathirana H1, Nandamuni Y1, Manikkage Y1, Hingalagoda C1, Seneviratne LN1
1Sri Jayewardenepura General HospitalSymposium III – Controversies in Medicine
Chairpersons: Prof. Saman Gunatilake, Prof. Samudra Kathriarachchi
Creating disease – Prof. Diyanath Samarasinghe
Chronic kidney disease in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka: Have we done
enough?– Prof. Kamani Wanigasuriya
Controversies in management of diabetes –Dr. Uditha BulugahapitiyaSymposium IV - Multidisciplinary Approach in Medicine
Chairpersons: Dr. Ananda Perera, Dr. Aruna Gunapala
Teaming up towards better care for the elderly.– Dr. Dilhara Samaraweera
Palliative care- a timely need –Dr. Udayaganie Ramadasa
Functional reconstruction of the injured hand and upper limb – Dr. Thushan Beneragama -
Annual Scientific Sessions of Faculty of Medical Sciences 2015
2015Scientific Sessions 2015 of Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura was held on 02ndApril 2015 at University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
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Annual Scientific Sessions of Faculty of Medical Sciences 2012
2012Proceedings of Annual Scientific Sessions of Faculty of Medical Sciences
6th and 7th December 2012
