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
Impact of viral pathogens in respiratory diseases of children in Sri Lanka.
Trends and Impact of other respiratory viruses during the pandemic in children and adults.
Coronaviral diversity in bats in animal-human interfaces.
Screening for Hendra viruses including Nipah viruses in fruit bats in selected areas in the Central Province of Sri Lanka.
Molecular epidemiology of SARS CoV-2 and its impact on spread and transmission.
Molecular, virological and immune dynamics of dengue virus infection in Sri Lanka.
Serological evidence for the dynamics of hepatitis A and E virus infections in different communities.
Serological dynamics in HBV post-vaccination in different healthcare workers in Sri Lanka.
Evaluation of rapid viral diagnostic assays using standard assays as comparators.
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 and social determinants of antibiotic resistance.
