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1 RESEARCH INTERESTS Cutaneous leishmaniasis; Identification of reservoir hosts and vectors and their bionomics. Identification of ticks associated with tick-typhus and their bionomics. Intra-aural tick infestations and identification of ticks causing facial palsy. PUBLICATIONS Theses 1. Weilgama, D.J. (1979). Studies on the biology of Ixodes tasmani Neumann, and its potential as a vector of haematozoa in small mammals. Ph D. Thesis University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia. 2. Weilgama, D.J. (1974). Studies of Boophilids in Sri Lanka. M.V.Sc. Thesis University of Ceylon, Peradeniya. Chapters in Books 3. Weilgama, D.J. ( 2005). Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases in Sri Lanka. In Asian Parasitology Series Monograph Vol. 4. Eds. Akihiko Yano, Ho-Woo Nam, Khairul Annuar A., Jilong Shen, Atsuko Saito & Ikuo Igarashi. The Federation of Asian Parasitologists. pp Weilgama, D.J. (1999). Ectoparasites.. In Water Buffalo in Asia : IV Diseases of the Buffalo. Published by SAREC/NARESA Buffalo Information and Dissemination Programme, Sri Lanka. ISBN pp Weilgama, D.J. (1999). Haemoparasites. In Water Buffalo in Asia : IV. Diseases of the Buffalo. Published by SAREC/NARESA Buffalo Information and Dissemination Programme, Sri Lanka. ISBN pp Weilgama, D.J. (1989). Parasitic Diseases of Buffaloes. In The Sri Lanka Water Buffalo. Science Education series No. 31, NARESA, Colombo, Sri Lanka. pp Weilgama, D.J. (1986). Transmission of Theileria peramelis Mackerras, 1959, by Ixodes tasmani. In Parasite Lives. Ed. Mary Cremin, Colin Dobson & Douglas Moorhouse; University of Queensland Press, St.Lucia, Australia. pp Referreed Journals 8. Sujeevi S.K.Nawaratna, Danister J.Weilgama, Chandana Wijekoon, Manel Dissanayake and Kosala Rajapaksha. (2007). Cutaneous Leishmaniasis, Sri Lanka. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 13, (7), Edussuriya,Bandu P. & Weilgama, D.J.(2003) Tick infestations in humans. Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene, 97, Edirisinghe, J.S. & Weilgama, D.J. (1997). Soil contamination with geohelminth ova in a tea plantation. The Ceylon Medical Journal, 42, (4), Abeygunawardena, I.S., Weilgama, D.J., Horadagoda, N.U. & Jayapadma, H.M.H.L. (1996). Studies on Explanatum (Gigantocotyle) explanatum infection: Prevalence in cattle and buffaloes in Sri Lanka and pathology in natural infection. In The Role of the Buffalo in Rural Development in Asia. Ed. B.M.A.O.Perera, J.A.de S. Siriwardena, N.U.Horadagoda & M.N.M. Ibrahim. NARESA Press, Colombo, Sri Lanka. pp

2 12. Weilgama, D.J. (1996). Observations on Schistosoma nasale Rao.1993 infections in the vertebrate and snail hosts. In The Role of the Buffalo in Rural Development in Asia. Ed. B.M.A.O.Perera, J.A.de S. Siriwardena, N.U.Horadagoda & M.N.M.Ibrahim. NARESA Press, Colombo, Sri Lanka. pp Perera, L.P., Peiris, J.S.M., Weilgama, D.J., Calisher, C.H. & Shope, R.E. (1996). Nairobi Sheep Disease virus isolated from Haemaphysalis intermedia ticks collected in Sri Lanka. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology, 90, (1), Bahirathan, M., Weilgama, D.J., Wijesundera, M.K.de S. & Miller, J.E. (1995). Prevalence and abundance of Eimerian oocysts in buffalo calves on a farm in Sri Lanka. Buffalo Journal, 2, Rupasinghe, V., Weilgama, D.J. & Wickramasinghe, R. (1995). Coccidiosis: A major cause of mortality of poultry in Sri Lanka. Tropical Agricultural Research, 7, Bahirathan, M., Weilgama, D.J. & Wijesundera, M.K.de S. (1995). Intestinal Coccidia (Eimeria) identified from buffalo calves in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal, 42 (1), Weilgama, D.J. & Fernando, F. (1994)*. Efficacy of three new acaricides on an Op-resistant strain of Boophilus annulatus (sensu lato) in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal, 41,(11), 5-9. Received Perumal Pillai Award for the best article 18. De Silva, N.R., Medagedara, D., Buthpitiya, A.G. & Weilgama, D.J. (1992). Wound myiasis due to Chrysomyia bezziana: a case report. Kandy Medical Journal, 1 (2), Jorgenson, W.K.,Weilgama, D.J., Navaratne, M., & Dalgliesh, R.J. (1992). Prevalence of Babesia bovis and Anaplasma marginale at selected localities in Sri Lanka. Tropical Animal Health & Production, 24, Weilgama, D.J. (1990). Use of gamma radiation in the production of vaccines against cattle tick fever. Nuclear News, Bulletin of the Atomic Energy Authority of Sri Lanka, 2, (1), Weilgama, D.J. (1989). Immunisation against bovine babesiosis using irradiated Babesia bigemina and B.bovis. In Proceedings of Commonwealth Regional Seminar on Immunobiologicals,Bangalore, India. 22. Weilgama, D.J., Jorgenson, W.K., Navaratne, M. & Weerasinghe, H.M.C. (1989). Comparison between Sri Lankan and Australian strain of Babesia bovis in the vaccination of imported cattle in Sri Lanka. Tropical Animal Health & Production, 21, Bahirathan, M., Weilgama, D.J. & Wijesundera, M.K.de S. (1988). Coccidial infection in buffalo calves. Buffalo Bulletin, 7, Weilgama, D.J., Perera, P.S.G., Weerasinghe, C. & Perera, J.M.R. (1988). Irradiated vaccines against against bovine babesiosis. In Nuclear Techniques in the study of Parasitic Diseases of Farm Animals. FAO/IAEA, Vienna, Austria. pp Bahirathan, M., Weilgama, D.J. & Wijesundera, M.K.de S. (1987). Identification of three more species of Eimeria and oocysts of Cryptosporidium from calves in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal, 35, Halim, S.R. & Weilgama, D.J. (1986). Ixodid ticks on reptiles and observations on oviposition and eclosion patterns of Amblyomma clypleolatum in Sri Lanka. Tabiyi Olum, Scientific Journal of Kabul University, Afghanistan, 7, (5-6), 23. (with English abstract). 27. Halim, S.R., Weilgama, D.J. & Perera, P.S.G. (1986). Studies on the parasitic stages of Haemaphysalis intermedia Warburton & Nuttall,1929, (Acarina:Ixodidae). Tabiyi Olum, Scientific Journal of Kabul University, Afghanistan, 7, (5-6), 23. (with English abstract). 28. Bahirathan, M., Weilgama, D.J. & Wijesundera, M.de S. (1986). Intestinal Coccidia (Eimeria) identified from goats and pigs in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal, 34, 1-8.

3 29. Weilgama, D.J., Weerasinghe, H.M.C. & Perera, P.S.G. (1986). Premunisation of calves against babesiosis using irradiated Babesia bigemina. In LivestockProduction and Diseases in the Tropics. Ed. M.R.Jainudeen, M.Mahyuddin & J.E.Huhn; University of Pertanian Malaysia, Malaysia. pp Halim, S.R., Weilgama, D.J., Perera, P.S.G. & Fernando, S.T. (1983)*. Ixodidae of goats in the dry zone of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal, 31, * Received Perumal Pillai Award for the best article 31. Weilgama, D.J. (1983). Irradiated vaccines against babesiosis. Asian Livestock, 8, (12), Weilgama,D.J., Perera, P.S.G., Weerasinghe, C. & Vipulasiri, A.A. (1981). Ear mange in rabbits. Ceylon Veterinary Journal, 29, Weilgama, D.J. & Perera, P.S.G. (1981). Efficacy of febantel (Rintal) on gastro-intestinal nematodes of goats in Sri Lanka. Ceylon Veterinary Journal, 29, Weilgama, D.J. (1980). Cyclical development of trypanosomes in the tick and their transmission. In Haemoprotozoan Diseases of Domestic Animals.Ed. O.P.Gautum, R.D.Sharma & S.Dhar; Haryana Agricultural University, Hissar, India. 35. Weilgama, D.J. (1980). Susceptibility of Boophilus annulatus (sensu lato) in Sri Lanka to certain acaricides. Ceylon Veterinary Journal, 28, Weilgama, D.J., Jayasekara, M.U. & Hussain, M. (1975). Haematological changes and temperature reactions following premunisation in three breeds of cattle. Ceylon Veterinary Journal, 23, Weilgama, D.J. (1974). Babesiosis in cattle. Animal Production and Health Bulletin of Dept. Agriculture, Sri Lanka, 8,(3), Ranatunga, P. & Weilgama,D.J. (1972). Efficacy of Trichlorphon and Ruelene Pour -On on Oestrus ovis in sheep and goats in Ceylon. Ceylon Veterinary Journal, 20,(1&2), Weilgama, D.J. & Seneviratna, P. (1970). Studies on Boophilids in Ceylon. Ceylon Veterinary Journal, 18, (2), Weilgama, D.J., Seneviratna, P. & Wanduragala, H.H.M.L. (1969) Coccidiosis of cattle in Ceylon. Ceylon Veterinary Journal, 17,(4), In Proceedings of Meetings, Seminars, Conferences 1. Nawaratna, K.M.G.S.S.K, Dissanayake, M., Wijekoon, C.J. & Weilgama,D.J. (2003) Cutaneous leishmaniasis : Additional evidence for endemicity. Proceedings Peradeniya University Research Sessions, pp Nawaratna, K.M.G.S.S.K., Rajapaksha, W.R.A.J.S. & Weilgama, D.J. (2003). Use of a PCR based technique for diagnosis of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Sri Lanka. Proceedings Peradeniya University Research Sessions, pp Weilgama, D.J. & Rajapaksa, R.P.V.J. (2000). Common parasitic diseases in cattle and buffaloes treatment and control. Proceedings 3 rd Asian Buffalo Congress,30 th March 2000, Kandalama. 4. Wijesundera, M.de S., Edirisinghe, J.S. & Weilgama, D.J. (1999). Intestinal parasitoses in urban communities in Kandy at risk of zoonotic infection from macaque monkeys. In Proc. 21 st Ann. Academic Sessions of Kandy Society of Medicine, th Feb., Kandy. pp. 33

4 5. Edirisinghe, J.S., Weilgama, D.J. & Wijesundera, M.de S. (1999). Soil contamination with parasitic helminth ova in two primate inhabited areas in and around the city of Kandy. In Proc. 21 st Ann. Academic Sessions of Kandy Society of Medicine, th Feb., Kandy. 6. Weilgama, D.J., Edirisinghe, J.S. & Wijesundera, M.de S. (1999). Human health risks related to intestinal parasites from macaques in Udawattekele. In Proc. 21 st Ann. Academic Sessions of Kandy Society of Medicine, th Feb., Kandy. pp Rupasinghe, V.,Weilgama,D.J., Wickramasinghe,R. and Attanayake, A.I. (1997). Evaluation of anticoccidial drugs used in poulty. Paper presented at 49 th Ann. Sess. Sri Lanka Veterinary Association, (abstract) Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal, 44, Gunawardena, P.D.S.M., Wijesundera, M.De S. & Weilgama, D.J. (1996). Evaluation of the ovitrap technique for monitoring Aedes mosquito breeding in Sri Lanka. Paper presented at the 3 rd International Medical Congress, 22 27th Aug. 1996, Kandy, Sri Lanka. (abstract) Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 91, Edirisinghe, J.S., Weilgama, D.J. & Ariyaratne, C.S. (1995). Prevalence of soil- transmitted helminthiases among the plantation workers and its relationship to the degree of faecal pollution of the soil in and around the home gardens. In Proc. Ann. Research Sessions, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, pp Weilgama, D.J., Rupasinghe, V. & Wickramasinghe, R. (1993). Studies on the pathogenicity of three different isolates of Eimeria tenella. Paper presented at 46 th Ann. Sess. of Sri Lanka Veterinary Association (abstract) Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal, 41, Abeygunawardena, I.S., Weilgama, D.J., Seneviratne, S.M. & Dharmawardena, I.V.P (1993). Incidence of Explanatum (Gigantocotyle) explanatum infection in cattle and buffaloes in Sri Lanka. Paper presented at 46 th Ann. Sess. Sri Lanka Veterinary Association (abstract) Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal, 41, Weilgama, D.J. (1992). Studies on vectorial capacity of Sri Lankan Anopheles subpictus and A. vagus in respect of Plasmodium vivax and P. falciparum under laboratory conditions. In Proc. Annual Research Sessions, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, pp Rupasinghe, V., Wickremasinghe, R. & Weilgama, D.J. (1992). Monitoring of coccidial oocyst counts in poultry litter. Paper presented at Ann.Sess. of Sri Lanka Veterinary Association Weilgama, D.J. (1992). Development of a vaccine for prevention of babesiosis in cattle. In Proc.of Jubilee Celebrations of the Veterinary Research Institute, Peradeniya, pp Taira, N. & Weilgama, D.J. (1992). Trematodes in ruminants in Sri Lanka especially Paramphistomes and their snail intermediate hosts. Paper Presented at International Society for Medical and Applied Malacology, Italy. 15. Weilgama, D.J., & Fernando, F. (1992). Efficacy of three new acaricides on organophosphorus- resistant strain of Boophilus annulatus (sensu lato) ticks. Paper presented at 45 th Ann. Sess. of Sri Lanka Veterinar Association. (abstract) Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal, 40, Wickremasinghe, R., Weilgama, D.J., Wickramatunge, S.D., Rupasinghe, V. & Attanayake, A. (1991). A survey on coccidiosis in poultry. Paper presented at 44 th Ann. Sess. of Sri Lanka Veterinary Association. (abstract) Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal, 39, Dalgliesh, R.J., Weilgama, D.J., Jorgenson, W.K., de Vos, A.J., Navaratne, M., Perera, P.S.G. & Weerasinghe, C. (1990). Frozen vaccines against bovine babesiosis and anaplasmosis Research and applications in Australia and Sri Lanka. In Proc: Pan Commonwealth Veterinary Conference, Zimbabwe, th September, Weilgama, D.J., Bahirathan, M. & Perera, P.S.G. (1989). Studies on some protozoan infections of buffaloes in Sri Lanka. In Proc: Symposium on Buffalo Research in Sri Lanka. 7 10th March 1989, Kandy.

5 19. Weilgama, D.J. & Perera, P.S.G. (1987). Theileriosis of buffaloes in Sri Lanka. In Proc. NARESA/SAREC Seminar, February 1987, Peradeniya. 20. Bahirathan, M., Weilgama, D.J. & Wijesundera, M.K. de S. (1987). Coccidial infection in buffalo calves. Paper presented at 41 st Ann. Sess.of Sri Lanka. Veterinary Association.(abstract) Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal, 36, Bahirathan, M., Weilgama, D.J. & Wijesundera, M.K.de S. (1987). Some species of coccidia (Eimeria) identified from rabbits, pigs, goats, cattle and buffaloes. In Proc: Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo. 22. Jorgensen, W.K., Weilgama, D.J., Navaratne, M., Weerasinghe, H.M.C. & Perera, P.S.G. (1987). Observations on the prevalence of Babesia and Anaplasma infections in some Govt. Livestock Farms in Sri Lanka. Paper presented at 41 st Ann. Sess. of Sri Lanka Veterinary Association. (abstract) Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal, 36, Weilgama, D.J., Nambuge, D. & Attanayake, A. (1987). Observations on the incidence of helminths among Bos indicus calves in a large farm in Sri Lanka. Paper presented at 41 st Ann. Sess.of Sri Lanka Vetrerinary Association. (abstract) Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal, 36, Weilgama, D.J.& Jorgensen, W.K. (1987). Comparison between Australian and Sri Lankan strains of Babesia bovis in the immunisation of susceptible cattle imported into Sri Lanka. In Proc.30 th Australian Society for Parasitology Conference, 29 Sept-2 Oct 1987, Armidale, Australia.pp, Dalgliesh, R.J., Callow, L.L., de Vos, A.J., Jorgensen, W.K., Kumaratilleke, L.M. & Weilgama,D.J. (1987). The application of Australian experience with bovine babesiosis and anaplasmosis to their control in Sri Lanka. In Proc. 30 th Australian Society for Parasitology Conference, 29 Sept- 2 Oct 1987, Armidale, Australia. pp., Perera, L.P., Peiris, J.S.M., Weilgama, D.J. & Arunagiri, C.K. (1986). Arboviruses in Sri Lanka.III. Tickborne arboviruses. In Proc. Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Colombo. 27. Weilgama, D.J., Perera, P.S.G., Easha Nanayakkara & Deepani Nambuge(1985) Observations on Theileriosis among cattle and buffaloes in Sri Lanka. Paper presented at 39 th Ann. Sess. of Sri Lanka Veterinary Association. (abstract) Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal, 34, Weilgama, D.J., Weerasinghe, H.M.C., Perera, P.S.G. & Malini Navaratne (1985). Premunisation of calves using 60 Co irradiated Babesia bigemina. Paper presented at 39 th Ann. Sess. of Sri Lanka Veterinary Association. (abstract) Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal, 34, Weilgama, D.J., Perera, P.S.G. & Weerasinghe, C. (1985). Premunisation of calves using irradiated Babesia bigemina parasites. In Proc. 2 nd IAEA Meeting on Use of Nuclear Techniques in Parasitology, April 1985, Rabat, Morocco. 30. Weilgama, D.J., Nanayakkara, E., Weerasinghe, H.M.C. & Perera, P.S.G. (1984). Studies on Theileriosis of cattle: Chemotherapy. In Proc. Workshop for grantees, Medical & Veterinary Sciences, NARESA, Colombo. 31. Weilgama, D.J., Perera, P.S.G. & Weerasinghe, C. (1983). Observations on the use of irradiated vaccines in the control of tick-fever in Sri Lanka. In Proc. 1 st IAEA Meeting on Use of Nuclear Techniques in Parasitology. Nairobi, Kenya. 32. Fernando, S.T., Gunawardena, V.K., Weilgama, D.J., Tennakoon, B. & Wickrematilleka, G.M. (1982). Immunological responses of buffaloes to Toxocara vitulorum. In Proc. 3 rd IAEA Meeting on Buffalo Research, Malaysia. 33. Weilgama, D.J. (1981). Parastic diseases of livestock. Paper presented at Ann. Sess. of Sri Lanka Veterinary Association. (abstract) Sri Lanka Veterinary. Journal, 29 (1-4) 25.De Alwis, M.C.L., Wanasinghe, D.D &

6 Weilgama, D.J. ( 1982). Diseases affecting milk production. Paper presented at 36 th Ann. Sess. of Sri Lanka Veterinary Association.(abstract) Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal. 30 (2), Fernando, S.T., Gunawardena, V.K., Weilgama, D.J., Tennakoon, B. & Wickrematilleka, G.M. (1981). Life cycle and migratory behaviour of Toxocara vitulorum in buffaloes and some observations of the immunological response of the hosts. In Proc. 2 nd IAEA Meeting of Buffalo Research, Thailand. 35. Weilgama, D.J. (1980). Ecto and haemoprotozoan parasites of the water buffalo in Sri Lanka. In Water Buffalo Research in Sri Lanka. SAREC publication, Sweden R3,1982, pp Weilgama, D.J., De Alwis, M.C.L. & Shanmugalingam, K. (1980). An outbreak of Tropical Canine Pancytopaenia (Canine Ehrlichiosis) in Sri Lanka. Paper presented at 34 th Ann. Sess. of Sri Lanka Veterinary Association. (abstract) Ceylon Veterinary Journal, 28, Weilgama, D.J. (1973). Control of cattle ticks and their resistance to insecticides. Paper presented at 27 th Ann. Sess. of Ceylon Veterinary Association, 8 th July 1973, Kandy. Invited Presentations 38. Weilgama, D.J. (1993). Helminthiasis of small ruminants. Paper presented at the seminar on Small ruminant Diseases held at the Institute of Continuing Education, Dept. of animal Production & Health16 th July 1993, Peradeniya. 39. Weilgama, D.J. (1987). Bovine babesiosis (Tick-fever)- the diasease and its control. Paper presented at Research colloquium, Institute of Fundamental studies, 1 st July 1987, Kandy. 40. Weilgama, D.J. (1986). Parasitic diseases of Household Pets. Paper presented at SLVA/SLAAS seminar on Diseases of Household Pets, SLAAS, 28 th July 1986, Colombo. Orations: Professor S.T.Fernando Memorial Oration. Fifty years ( ) of Veterinary Parasitology in Sri Lanka ; Noteworthy Achievements. Sri Lanka Veterinary Association 56 th Annual Convention, Hotel Tourmaline Kandy, 15 th May 2004

7 EMPLOYMENT RECORD Merit Professor of Parasitology Dept. of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya. (Oct 2000 to date ) Senior Lecturer Grade 1, Dept. of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine,University of Peradeniya. (Oct 1990 to Sept. 2000) Veterinary Research Officer & Head, Division of Parasitology, Veterinary Research Institute, Peradeniya (March 1976 to Sept.1990) Veterinary Surgeon, Veterinary Research Institute, Peradeniya (July 1970 to March 1976) CONTRIBUTIONS AT NATIONAL LEVEL Registrar, Veterinary Council of Sri Lanka to Secretary, Veterinary Formulary Committee of Sri Lanka to 1992 Member, Sri Lanka Veterinary Drug Control Authority to 1995 President, Association of Veterinary Research Officers. 1984/85 and 1987/88 Vice President, Sri Lanka Veterinary Association. 1985/86 Member, Technical Evaluation Committee for procurement of Veterinary Equipment and Pharmaceuticals, Dept.of Animal Production & Health, 1982 to1988. Member, Committee on Animal Health to formulate National Food & Energy Strategy,1982. Teaching experience Teaching Parasitology to the following University of Peradeniya 3 rd MBBS students, Faculty of Medicine. 2 nd BVSc students, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine & Animal Science, Master of Veterinary Science Course, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, & Animal Science Assistant Medical Practitioners at Diploma level, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Laboratory Technologists, Post Graduate Institute of Medicine, Colombo. Diploma in Medical Microbiology, at postgraduate level, Doctor of Medicine, University of Kelaniya B.Sc. (Zoology Special) students,

8 Universiti Putra, Malaysia Visiting Lecturer, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 1997 to Supervision of Post Graduate students: University of Peradeniya A survey of the gastro-intestinal nematodes of cattle and goats in the Municipal abattoir, Kandy, Sri Lanka. M.Sivasithampareason. Awarded Master of Veterinary Science Studies on the Ixodidae of goats in the dry zone of Sri Lanka with special reference to Haemaphysalis intermedia. S.R.Halim, FAO Scholar from Afghanistan. Awarded Master of Veterinary Science Intestinal Coccidial infections of livestock in Sri Lanka. M.Bahirathan. Awarded Master of Philosophy,1988. Coccidiosis of chickens in Sri Lanka; Incidence, litter contamination and anticoccidial sensitivity. Ms. Vasantha Rupasinghe. Awarded Master of Philosophy, Validation of Aedes larval surveillance against Aedes ovitrap surveillance in Monitoring Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus) and Aedes albopictus populations in a Colombo suburb. P.G.D.M.Gunawardena Awarded Doctor of Medicine (Medical Microbiology), Studies on cutaneous leishmaniasis in Sri Lanka : Clinical presentation, diagnosis, molecular characterization and screening for possible vectors.k.m.g.s.s.k.nawaratna, Awarded Master of Philosophy, Comparative in-vivo toxicity of the venoms of South Asian Hump-nosed pit vipers (Genus: Hypnale) N.K.A. Silva, Awarded Master of Philosophy, 2012 Dissertations examined. Ph.D. dissertations. Characterization of Eperythrozoon ovis isolated from sheep and goats in Malaysia submitted to Universiti Putra Malaysia Md. Ershaduzzaman Effects of Boophilus microplus larval infestation in Kedah-Kelantan cattle and their Bos taurus crosses submitted to Universiti Putra Malaysia A.Ameen Mahamood Antigenic analyses of Toxocara vitulorum (Nematoda) and infection in buffaloes submitted to Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka V.W.S.M.Vasanthathilaka Immunopathological studies of Toxocara vitulorum in buffalo calves and rodents submitted to Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of Peradeniya M.A.Masoodi. M.Phil. dissertations. Immunological response of ruminants to Eperythroxoon ovis infection submitted to Universiti Putra, Malaysia, Shanker Ganesh Kanabathy, 2003.

9 Natural and experimental coccidial infection in the Malaysian Red Jungle fowl (Gallus gallus spadiceus) submitted to Universiti Putra Malaysia Lee Chu Chong. An evaluation of chemical methods and associated problems in immobilisation of Asiatic Elephants submitted to Post Graduate Institute of Agriculture, University of Peradeniya N.Atapattu. Some aspects of in-vitro cultivation of filarial parasite, Setaria digitata and its energy metabolism submitted to Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya N Chandana M.D. dissertations. Study on Phlebotomine sandflies in selected areas of Sri Lanka submitted to PGIM, University of Colombo, S.A.S.C.Senanayake. Editorial work. Handbook on Registration Procedure for Higher Degrees, Faculty of Medicine, University of Peradeniya, 2006 Member, Panel of Co-Editors, Peradeniya University Research Sessions, Proceedings and Abstracts, PURSE 2003 Member, Panel of Co-Editors, Peradeniya University Research Sessions, Proceedings and Abstracts, PURSE 2000 Member, Editorial Committee, Sri Lanka Veterinary Journal, 1981 to 1987, and from 1993 to Member, Editorial Committee, Bulletin of the Dept. of Animal Production and Health1980 to 1990 RESEARCH GRANTS AWARDED Local 1. National Science Foundation, Sri Lanka Research grant Molecular characterisation of Leishmania infecting rodents and canids and their relationship to infections in man. (2003) 2. University of Peradeniya research grant Studies on the vectorial capacity of Sri Lankan Anopheles subpictus and An. vagus in respect of Plasmodium vivax and P.falciparum under laboratory conditions. ( ). 3. NARESA grant Studies on nematodes among Bos indicus calves in the dry zone of Sri Lanka, ( ). 4. NARESA grant Studies on theileriosis among cattle in Sri Lanka ( ). International 1. Grant from Swedish Agency for Research Cooperation with Developing Countries (SAREC) for the project Impact of parasitism on Bos indicus cattle and on local buffaloes ( ). 2. Grant from the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) for a collaborative research project with the Animal Research Institute, Yeerongpilly, Brisbane, Australia, Studies on ticks and tick-borne diseases among ruminants in Sri Lanka ( ).

10 3. Grant from Swedish Agency for Research Cooperation with Developing Countries (SAREC) for the project Studies on theileriosis among buffaloes in Sri Lanka ( ). 4. Grant from International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna (IAEA), for the project Irradiated vaccines against bovine babesiosis ( ). 5. Grant from Tropical Agricultural Research Centre, Japan for a collaborative research project with National Institute of Animal Health, Ibaraki, Japan, Observations on paramphistomes in cattle and buffaloes in Sri Lanka. ( ).