The department of microbiology has a long history of involvement in research. Notable researchers who were members of the department in the past include Prof. SN Arsecularatne, Prof. Melvin Pinto, Prof. JSM Peiris and Prof. Vasanthi Thevamesam.
The research interests of the current staff are listed below.
Prof. F. Noordeen Research Interest
Molecular, virological and immune dynamics of dengue virus infection in Sri Lanka.
Serological dynamics in HBV post-vaccination in different sets of healthcare workers in Sri Lanka.
Evaluation of rapid viral diagnostic assays (immune-chromatography based assays) using standard assays as comparators.
Impact of viral pathogens in respiratory diseases of children in Sri Lanka.
Impact of viral pathogens in diarrhoeal diseases of children in Sri Lanka.
Prof. V. Liyanapathirana Research Interest
Main research interests are asymptomatic carriage of antibiotic non-susceptible microorganisms, molecular mechanisms of antimicrobial non susceptibility, Gram positive cocci, changing trends in infectious diseases, and social determinants of antibiotic resistance and microbiological assays in analysing antibacterial activity of natural products
Immunology - Basic Immunology and its role in pathogenesis of infection
Interferon Gamma release assays in the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB): Application of ELISpot technique used for rapid diagnosis of TB in Sri Lanka and its usefulness and validity in the Sri Lankan context.
Diagnostics related to Mycobacterial disease
Medical education methodology and English for special purposes in medical education
