Center for Cancer Research was established in July 2015 under the patronage of the Vice Chancellor of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Prof. Sampath Amaratunge and the Dean Faculty of Medical Sciences, Prof. Surangi Yasawardene.
The aim of this project is to initiate, facilitate and support basic and applied scientific research related to cancer by universities and multidisciplinary collaborative research centers that address themes of national importance.The activities of the center are mainly focused on the scientific community in Sri Lanka through provision of funds under the cancer research grant. By providing funds the center will support numerous research, development & innovation activities/ programmes in all related fields of cancer with a view to enhance the outputs and outcomes which will ultimately benefit the Sri Lankan society.
Scientists are encouraged to carry out quality research and innovations which will have a direct impact on the health care system of Sri Lanka.
Professor Pathmalal Manage – Director / Research Centers
Professor Lalitha Fernando – Management Faculty
Dr. Theshini Perera – Department of Chemistry
Dr .Pradeepa Jayawardene – Chairperson / Research committee
Prof. Hemantha Peiris – Center for kidney research
Dr. Rasika perera – Center for kidney research
Dr. Neelika Malavige – Center for Dengue research
SAB/ FMS – Mrs. Nadeeka (co-opted member)
“To promote high quality cancer research that will have a significant impact on the prevention,
diagnosis and management of cancer”
“To reach the highest standard of scientific research and to disseminate high quality scientific
information related to cancer”
Expand the methods of early diagnosis of cancer by developing effective screening tests.
Enhance promising research towards early stage disease.
Better understanding of the causative factors of cancer.
Promote research in molecular biology of cancer.
Prioritize the development of new biomarkers.
Facilitate a major shift in preventive methods of cancer.
Discover & develop new therapeutics for cancer.
Re-define the treatment options of cancer.
Encourage collaborative approaches in cancer research.
Develop the cancer research leaders of tomorrow.
Establishment of the immunohistochemistry laboratory
Role of HBME -1 and Cytokeratin 19 in the histological diagnostic approach of papillary carcinoma of thyroid
Project on determining the efficacy of Gedunin and other plant extracts on cytotoxicity on acute leukaemia cell lines
Prevalence of incidental carcinoma of the prostate in cadaveric prostates in a tertiary care centre in Sri Lanka
D dimer levels – an independent prognostic marker for overall survival in patients with solid and haematological malignancies
High Factor VIII levels – an independent marker for venous thromboembolism in patients with solid and hematological malignancies
