Professor in Microbiology
Ph.D – University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
M.Sc – University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
BDS (Hons) Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Biography
Professor in Microbiology, University of Peradeniya
Research Awards, Grants & Patents:
Presidential Award for Scientific Research
Research Interests
Development of Anti-infective agents
Identification of Pro-bioticmicrobial agents
Ongoing Research Projects
Research Enrolment and Opportunities
Publications
Karanda (Pongamia pinnata) cream for the control of superficial infections caused by Candida albicans, Candida sake, Candida guilliermondii, Candida dubliniensis and Pichia ohmeri.
Discovery of anti-fungal activity of Catechins and Theaflavins (black tea components) against Candida albicans, Candida parapsilosis, Candida tropicalis, Candida krusei and Candida glabrata
Jayashankar, S., Panagoda, G. J**., Amarathunge, E. A. P. D., Perera, K. and Rajapakse, P. S. A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study on the effect of a herbal toothpaste on gingival bleeding, oral hygiene and microbial variables. Ceylon Medical Journal. 56:5-9: 2011.
Sitheeque, M. A. M., Panagoda, G. J**., Yau, J., Amarakoon. A. M. T., Udagama, U. R. N. & Samaranayake, L. P. Antifungal Activity of Black Tea Polyphenols (Catechins and Theaflavins) against Candida species. Chemotherapy.55:189-196:2009.
Kanatiwela, K.D., Abayasekara, C.L., Adikaram, N.K.B., Parahitiyawa. N. B., Senanayake, M. R. D. M. and Panagoda, G.J***. Anti-candidal activity and effect on relative cell surface hydrophobicity of Pongamia pinnata. African Journal of Microbiology Research. 7(23):2948-2956:2013.
