prof-l.v. athiththan

RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS

 

Prof. L.V. Athiththan

Prof. L.V. Athiththan

Professor in Biochemistry
Department of Biochemistry

Telephone - Office : +94 11 2758000 Ext: 4156     
E-mail : lohinia@gmail.com

 

PUBLICATIONS

Full Papers in Journals

  1. ND Withanage, S Perera, H Peiris, LV Athiththan. Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D, serum calcium and vitamin D receptor (VDR) polymorphisms in a selected population with lumbar disc herniation - A case control study. PloS one. 13 (10), e0205841 2018. https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0205841
  2. Anusha K, Hettiaratchi UPK, Athiththan LV, Perera PPR. Inter-relationship of serum leptin levels with selected anthropometric parameters among a non-diabetic population: A cross-sectional study. Eating and Weight Disorders.2017. DOI 10.1007/s40519-017-0413-x
  3. Athiththan LV, Farook FN, Hettiaratchi UPK, Perera PPR. Obesity alone could give rise to altered lipid profile: A study among apparently healthy adults in Sri Lanka., International Journal of Current Research. 2017;9(04):49386-49390. https://doi.org/10.24941/ijcr.2017
  4. Withanage ND, Athiththan LV, Perera S, Pathirage S, Peiris H. Isolation of Gemella morbillorum in Herniated Intervertebral Disc Tissue in a Lumbar Discectomy Patient: A Case Report. Journal of Biosciences and Medicines, 2017;5:99-104. https://doi.org/10.4236/jbm.2017.53010
  5. Kasuni Nisansala Wijesena Walatara, Lohini Vijayendran Athiththan, Usha Kumari Hettiaratchi, Pradeep Rasika Perera. Effect of demographic status and lifestyle habits on glycaemic levels in apparently healthy subjects: A cross-sectional study. Journal of Diabetes research. Volume 2016, Article ID 5240503, 8 pages. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/524050
  6. Athiththan LV, Nusha MFF, Hettiaratchi UPK, Perera PPR. Apolipoprotein B is a good tool for screening dyslipidaemia in apparently healthy population. Journal of Biosciences and Medicines. 2016;4:58-64. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/jbm.2016.45006. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/jbm.2016.45006
  7. Kasuni NW, Walatara, Lohini V Athiththan, Usha PK Hettiaratchi, Pradeep R Perera. Importance of anthropometry in assessing insulin resistance as a pre-alarming sign before the onset of metabolic syndrome: a study among apparently healthy subjects. International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries. ISSN 0973-3930. DOI 10.1007/s13410-015-0433-x.
  8. Dabarera MC, Athiththan LV, Perera RP. Antihypertensive peptides from curd. Ayu. 2015; 36(2):214-9. www.ayujournal.org
  9. Kasuni Walatara, Fathima Nusha, Anusha Kaneshapillai, Lohini Athiththan, Rasika Perera, and Usha Hettiaratchi. Effect of central obesity on serum lipid profile in non-diabetic, non-hypertensive subjects- A preliminary study. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies. 2014; 1(1):123-129.
  10. Athiththan LV, Jayaratne SD, Peiris H, Jayesekera S. The effect of milk proteins and curd on serum Angiotensin Converting Enzyme activity and lipid profile in Wistar rats. Journal of the National Science Foundation Sri Lanka. 2009; 37(3:209-214.
  11. Vijayendran L, Wickramasinghe SMDN. (2000) Cholesterol lowering effect of Aporosa lindleyana in male Wistar rats. Journal of Science - Eastern University of Sri Lanka. 2000; 1(1):16-22.

 

Peer Reviewed Presentations at National/International Conferences/Symposia Published as Full Papers

  1. Withanage, ND, Perera S, Peiris H, Athiththan LV. 'Association of selected inflammatory markers in acute and chronic lower back pain in lumbar disc herniation', Proceedings of 8th Young Scientists Forum (YSF) Symposium, January 2019;pp 186-189.
  2. TKRR Senarathne, UPK Hettiaratchi, LV Athiththan. Risk of metabolic syndrome: A comparison among hypertensive and non-hypertensive subjects. Proceedings of 7th Young Scientists Forum (YSF) Symposium, January 2018; p129-132.
  3. ND Withanage, S Prathapan, H Peiris, S Perera S and LV Athiththan. Socio-Demographic occupational and behavioural risk factors that attribute to lumbar disc herniation and degeneration: A case control study in a selected Sri Lankan population. Proceedings of 7th Young Scientists Forum (YSF) Symposium, January 2018; p186-188.
  4. Withanage ND, Athiththan LV, Peiris H, Perera S. "Vitamin D deficiency and chronic lower back pain in lumbar disc herniated subjects. Proceedings of 6th Young Scientists Forum (YSF) Symposium, January 2017; p159-162.
  5. Ranatunge PWM, Rathnayake RMD, Sasna MHF, Hettiaratchi UPK, LV Athiththan. Comparison of lipid profiles and metabolic syndrome among selected cohort of chronic and recently diagnosed Type II Diabetes Mellitus patients who attended Family Practice Centre of University of Sri Jayewardenepura and Colombo South Teaching Hospital. Proceedings of 6th Young Scientists Forum (YSF) Symposium, January 2017; p98-101.
  6. Withanage ND, Athiththan LV, Peiris H, Perera S. Identification of microbes from surgically excised lumbar disc herniations: A study among Sri Lankan subjects. Proceedings of 5th Young Scientist forum symposium 2016; p109-111.
  7. Ranadeva NDK, Hettiaratchi UPK, Athiththan LV. Importance of assessing insulin resistance and c-peptide in normoglycaemic young adults with risk anthropometric parameters. Proceedings of 5th Young Scientist forum symposium 2016; p79-81
  8. Dissanayake YSM, Athiththan LV. Serum insulin levels- is it a good indicator in chronic type-2 diabetes mellitus subjects. Proceedings of 4th Young Scientist forum symposium 2015. Page 49-52.
  9. Nusha MFF, Walatara KNW, Anusha K, Perera PPR, Athiththan LV, Hettiaratchi UPK. Is apolipoprotein B good marker for dyslipidemia? Proceedings of 3rd young Scientist forum symposium 2014; p116-119.
  10. Walatara KNW, Anusha K, Nusha MFF, Athiththan LV, Hettiaratchi UPK, Perera PPR. Assessment of insulin resistance using anthropometric measurements in selected non-diabetic Sri Lankan subjects. Proceedings of 3rd young Scientist forum symposium 2014. Page 190-193.
  11. Walatara KNW, Nusha MFF, Anusha K, Athiththan LV, Perera PPR, Hettiaratchi UPK. Association of fasting levels of plasma glucose and serum insulin with anthropometric parameters in healthy Sri Lankan adults. Proceedings of 3rd young Scientist forum symposium 2014.Page 194-196.

 

 

COMMUNICATIONS

International

  1. Withanage ND, Perera S, Peiris H, Athiththan LV, 2019, 'Association of serum vitamin D levels and vitamin d receptor polymorphisms in lumbar disc herniation'-Submitted to 27th FAOBMB & 44th MSBMB Conference in Malaysia.
  2. Withanage ND, Perera S, Peiris H, Athiththan LV. Serum Calcium & Bone specific Alkaline Phosphatse in Lumbar Disc Herniation and Degeneration, 10th International Conference of Kotalawala Defense University, August 2017; p26. http://www.kdu.ac.lk/irc2016/
  3. Withanage ND, Athiththan LV, Peiris H, Perera S. Predisposing factors that contribute to lumbar disc herniation and degeneration: A Preliminary study. International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, October 2016, p38. http://www.sjp.ac.lk/event/3rd-international-conference-on-multidisciplinary-approaches-icma-2016/
  4.  Withanage ND, Pathirage MVSC, Perera S, Peiris H, Athiththan LV. Role of microorganism in lumbar disc herniation? 9th International Conference of Kotalawala Defense University, 08th September 2016, p160. http://www.kdu.ac.lk/irc2016/
  5. Senarathne TKRR, Dissanayake NP, Athiththan LV, Hettiaratchi UPK. Usefulness of assessing fasting blood glucose, serum insulin, C-peptide and insulin resistance in non-diabetic, acute diabetic and chronic-diabetic adults. 9th International Conference of Kotalawala Defense University, 08th September 2016, p156. http://www.kdu.ac.lk/irc2016/
  6. Ravithima Senarathne, Nirodha Dissanayake, Usha Hettiaratchi, Lohini Athiththan. Assessment of lipid profile in hypertensive and non-hypertensive males: A case control study. Journal of Clinical Lipidology. May 19-22 2016; 10(3):704. Hyatt Regency, New Orleans, LA, NLA Scientific Session http://www.lipidjournal.com/article/S1933-2874(16)30118-0/fulltext.
  7. Ranadeva NDK, Athiththan LV and Hettiaratchi UPK. Do fasting serum insulin, insulin resistance and fasting serum c-peptide levels vary with gender? WONCA SAR Conference 2016, Colombo, Sri-Lanka. 12-14 February 2016; p95 http://www.globalfamilydoctor.com/News/WONCASAR-SriLanka headingforabigbanginFebruary.asp
  8. Ranadeva NDK, Athiththan LV, Hettiaratchi UPK. Obesity increases the risk of developing insulin resistance and promote metabolic syndrome: A study among obese and non-obese non -Diabetic subjects. International conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches., 11th -12th September 2015, p 59.
  9. Usha P.K Hettiaratchi, Kasuni N.W Walatara, K. Anusha, Lohini V Athiththan, Pradeep R Perera and Yamuna M Dissanayaake. Is insulin resistance a good indicator in chronic diabetes? A case control study between chronic diabetic subjects and non- diabetic subjects. 12th Asian Congress of Nutrition, 14th -18th May 2015, PS-01-a-181.
  10. Walatara K, Nusha F, Anusha K, Athiththan L, Perera R, Hettiaratchi U. Effect of central obesity on serum lipid profile in non-diabetic, non-hypertensive subjects: A preliminary study. International conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches, 11th -12th September 2014, p35.
  11. Walatara KNW, Anusha K, Nusha MFF, Athiththan L.V, Hettiaratchi UPK, Perera PPR. Study of fasting plasma glucose levels in non-diabetic subjects related to selected risk factors for type 2 diabetes. 1st Ruhuna International Science & Technology Conference RISTCON, January 22-23, 2014.
  12. Anusha K, Nusha MFF, Walatara KNW, Hettiaratchi UPK, Perera PPR and Athiththan LV. Relationship between anthropometric parameters and socio-demographic characteristics, physical activity: A cross-sectional study among non-diabetic population. 1st Ruhuna International Science & Technology Conference RISTCON, January 22-23, 2014.
  13. Nusha MFF, Walatara KNW, Hettiaratchi UPK, Athiththan LV, Perera PPR. Food frequency data of a selected Sri Lankan population. Ann. Nutr. Metab 2013; 63 (suppl 1): 1-1960, p1772.
  14. K.N.W Walatara, K.Anusha, M.F.F Nusha, L.V Athiththan, U.P.K Hettiaratchi and P.P.R Perera. Correlation between different anthropometric measurements and indices in a selected Sri Lankan population- A preliminary study. Ann. Nutr. Metab 2013; 63 (suppl 1): 1-1960. Page 469.
  15. MFF Nusha, K Anusha, KNW Walatara, PPR Perera, LV Athiththan and UPK Hettiaratchi. The association between lipid profile and anthropometric indices in selected Normal Healthy subjects. KDU International Research Symposium 2013. 22nd & 23rd August 2013, Page 43.
  16. Athiththan, LV, Jayaratne SD and Peirs H. probiotics bacterial count in curd product produced in Sri Lanka. International Conference on Public Health Innovation. 2nd-4th May 2013, page 96.
  17. Shifana, AAF, Raziya MS, Athiththan LV. Assay of urine and awareness of laboratory test associated with diabetes in a selected population in Gangodawilla area in Colombo district- A preliminary study. International Conference on Public Health Innovation. 2nd-4th May 2013, page 97.
  18. Raziya MS, Shifana, AAF, Athiththan LV. Assessing the awareness of diabetic complications and some correlates of diabetes in a selected population in the gangodawila area in Colombo. International Conference on Public Health Innovation. 2nd-4th May 2013, page 103.
  19. Melani Dabarera, Lohini Athiththan and Rasika Perera. Isolation and characterization of antihypertensive peptides in selected curd brands. 3rd Biennial Conference of South Asian Association of Physiologist Nov 2012. p102.
  20. Melani D, Lohini A and Rasika P Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitory activity of peptides from selected curd brands produced in Sri Lanka. Pandit GP Wickramarachi Memorial International Symposium.2012 p 56.

 

National

  1. Withanage ND, Seneviratne B, Perera S, Peiris H, Athiththan LV, 2019, 'Histology staining compared to magnetic resonance imaging in degeneration of the lumbar discs' - Submitted to International Conference 2019 of The College of Pathologists of Sri Lanka.
  2. Withanage ND, Seneviratne B, Perera S, Peiris H, Athiththan LV, 2019, 'Selected inflammatory markers and its association with disc degeneration: histology and MRI'- Submitted to International Conference 2019 of The College of Pathologists of Sri Lanka.
  3.  ND Withanage, H Peiris, S Perera, P Dias, LV Athiththan. Comparison of High Sensitivity C- Reactive Protein levels among acute and chronic lower back pain patients undergoing lumbar discectomy. Proceedings of the First Bi-annual Conference of College of Biochemists of Sri Lanka 26th October 2018, P14.
  4. Withanage ND, Perera S, Peiris H, Athiththan LV. Association of Selected Inflammatory Markers with Lumbar Disc Herniation and Degeneration, National Health Research Symposium 4-5th December 2017, P257.
  5. Madushanka SPTB, De Silva ADP, Hettiaratchi UPK and Athiththan LV. Assessment of serum vitamin D levels and its association with body mass index (BMI), among a selected population of obese and non-obese (normal BMI) young adults. Scientific Sessions 2017 of The Physiological Society of Sri Lanka 24th & 25th November 2017, p55.
  6. De Silva ADP, Madushanka SPTB, Hettiaratchi UPK and Athiththan LV. Comparison of serum insulin levels and insulin resistance with selected anthropometric parameters in a selected population of normal and obese individuals. Scientific Sessions 2017 of The Physiological Society of Sri Lanka. 24th & 25th November 2017, p56.
  7. Withanage ND, Perera S, Peiris H, Athiththan LV. Does the Serum Calcium Level Play a Role in Lumbar Disc Herniation and Degeneration? 130th Anniversary International Medical Congress, The Ceylon Medical Journal, 2017; 62 (1), p190.
  8. Withanage ND, Pathirage S, Peiris H, Perera S, Athiththan LV. High Sensitive C Reactive Protein in Lumbar Disc Herniated Subjects with Positive and Negative Disc Microbes. Annual Scientific Sessions, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka. May 2017, P74.
  9. Withanage ND, Pathirage S, Peiris H, Perera S, Athiththan LV, Method for Isolation and Identification of Anaerobes from Excised Lumbar Discs, Annual Scientific Sessions, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, May 2017. P69.
  10. Withanage ND, Athiththan LV, Peiris H, Perera S, Causes and symptoms at different levels of lumbar disc harniations, 42nd Annual academic sessions, College of General Practitioners of Sri Lanka, 23 October 2016, p 34. http://cgpsl.org/42nd-annual-academic-sessions/
  11. Dissanayake NP, Senarathne TKRR, Athiththan LV and Hettiaratchi UPK. Is IR a better indicator to assess diabetes mellitus: A Study among diabetics and non-diabetics. Pharmaceutical Journal of Sri Lanka. 18th June 2016, 6(1), p 48. Sri Lanka Foundation/ Pharmacology Society of Sri Lanka Annual Session https://pjsl.sljol.info
  12. Riyaza MHF, Zumara MS, Hettiaratchi UPK and Ahiththan LV. Do fasting blood glucose (FBS) and fasting serum C-peptide (FSC-peptide) differ in hypertensive and non-hypertensive individuals? Pharmaceutical Journal of Sri Lanka. 2016; 6(1): 53. Colombo Sri Lanka 18th June 2016. Sri Lanka Foundation/ Pharmacology Society of Sri Lanka Annual Session https://pjsl.sljol.info
  13. Ranadeva NDK, Hettiaratchi UPK, Athiththan LV. Can Obesity alone increase fasting serum insulin, fasting serum C-peptide and insulin resistance? 48th Annual Academic Sessions of Ceylon College of Physicians, 16th -19th September 2015, p119.
  14. Perera PPR, Walatara K, Anusha K, Nusha MFF, Hettiaratchi UPK, Athiththan LV. Can fasting serum leptin predict fasting insulin levels and insulin resistance in non-diabetics? Presented at 127th Anniversary International Medical Congress of the Medical Association. 15-18th July 2014, p 82.
  15. Anusha K, Walatara KNW, Nusha MFF, Hettiaratchi UPK, L.V Athiththan and P.P.R Perera. Association between serum leptin levels with anthropometric assessments in a non-diabetic Sri Lankan population. Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka Annual Scientific Sessions 25th and 26th January 2014, Page19.
  16.  K.N.W. Walatara, M.F.F. Nusha, K. Anusha, L.V. Athiththan, P.P.R. Perera and U.P.K. Hettiaratchi. Insulin resistance and serum lipid profile in non-diabetic subjects. Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka Annual Scientific Sessions 25th and 26th January 2014, Page22.
  17.  K.N.W. Walatara, K. Anusha, M.F.F. Nusha, L.V. Athiththan, U.P.K. Hettiaratchi and P.P.R. Perera. Anthropometric measurements and indices on a selected Sri Lankan non-diabetic population. Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka Annual Scientific Sessions 25th and 26th January 2014, Page24.
  18. M.F.F Nusha, K.N.W Walatara, K Anusha, P.P.R Perera, L.V Athiththan and U.P.K Hettiaratchi. Do food habits have an impact on the lipid profile? A study among selected normal healthy subjects. Nutrition Society of Sri Lanka Annual Scientific Sessions 25th and 26th January 2014, Page23.
  19. K.Anusha, K.N.W Walatara, M.F.F Nusha, U.P.K Hettiaratchi, L.V Athiththan and P.P.R Perera. Association between serum leptin concentration with waist circumference, hip circumference and waist hip ratio in a selected non-diabetic population. Annual Scientific Sessions Physiological Society of Sri Lanka. 21st-22nd November 2013, page 13.
  20. K.N.W Walatara, K.Anusha, M.F.F Nusha, L.V Athiththan, U.P.K Hettiaratchi and P.P.R Perera. Fasting serum insulin, demographic factors and physical activity in a selected healthy population in the Colombo district. Annual Scientific Sessions Physiological Society of Sri Lanka. 21st-22nd November 2013, page 13.
  21. M.F.F Nusha*, K.N.W Walatara, K Anusha, P.P.R Perera, L.V Athiththan and U.P.K Hettiaratchi. Lipid profile and selected lifestyle factors; smoking and consumption of alcohol in a selected non diabetic population. Annual Scientific Sessions Physiological Society of Sri Lanka. 21st-22nd November 2013, page 14.
  22. KNW Walatara, MFF Nusha, K Anusha, LV Athiththan, PPR Perera and UPK Hettiaratchi. Fasting plasma glucose and anthropometric indices in a selected non diabetic population. Annual Scientific Sessions Physiological Society of Sri Lanka. 21st-22nd November 2013, page 15.
  23. KNW Walatara, MFF Nusha, K Anusha, LV Athiththan, PPR Perera and UPK Hettiaratchi. Asssociation of serum creatinine and selected anthropometric parameters in selected non diabetic subjects- a preliminary study. College of general Practitioners of Sri Lanka 39th Annual Academic Sessions 10th November 2013, page 43.
  24. K Anusha, KNW Walatara, MFF Nusha, UPK Hettiaratchi, LV Athiththan and PPR Perera. Association of MAC and WhtR with BMI and WHR of a non-diabetic population. College of general Practitioners of Sri Lanka, 39th Annual Academic Sessions 10th November 2013, page 42.
  25. Melani Dabarera, Lohini Athiththan and Rasika Perera Qualitative and quantitative analysis on amino acids & peptides of digested curd in selected curd brands produced in Sri Lanka. Chemistry in Sri Lanka. 2013 (30:2)15.
  26. Melani Dabarera, Lohini Athiththan and Rasika Perera Qualitative & quantitative analysis of amino acids & peptides of whey in selected curd brands produced in Sri Lanka. Annual Academic Sessions of the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura December 2012.
  27. U Thilagaratnam & LV Athiththan. Amino acid and peptide profile in Sri Lankan samples of milk, whey, digested milk and curd using paper chromatography Proceedings of the 67th Annual Sessions- 2011, Part I -Abstracts p148.
  28. Athiththan, LV, Peirs, H, Jayaratne SD. In-vitro assay of hydrolyzed casein and casein fractions isolated from milk and their inhibitory effect on Angiotensin converting enzyme activity. Chemistry in Sri Lanka 2008; 25- No.2: 22-23.
  29. Athiththan, LV, Peirs, H, Jayasekera, S and Jayaratne SD. A study on the effect of curd and casein on serum angiotensin converting enzyme activity and lipid profile in male Wistar rats. 59th Annual Convention and Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association. 2007 (17).
  30. Athiththan, LV, Peirs, H, Jayasekera, S and Jayaratne SD. Effect of whey protein on angiotensin converting enzyme activity and lipid profile in Wistar rats. Sri Lanka Association for the advancement of Science. Proceedings of the 63rd Annual Sessions- 2007, Part I -Abstracts p10
  31. Athiththan, LV, Jayaratne SD and Peirs H. In-vitro study of milk protein on Angiotensin converting enzyme activity. Sri Lanka Association for the advancement of Science. Proceedings of the 62nd Annual Sessions- 2006, Part I -Abstracts p 8.
  32. Vijayendran L, Gooneratne KPPS, Adikari AMNT, Subasinghe SSTD, Namawardena HM, Jansz ER, Wickramasinghe SMDN. IS English an important factor in the performance in assessment of Biochemistry? Annual Academic Sessions of the Faculty of Medical Sciences University of Sri Jayewardenepura 28th &29th July 2008.
  33. Vijayendran L, Wickramasinghe SMDN. Effect of Aporosa lindleyana (kabella) on blood  cholesterol levels of Wistar rats, Sri Lanka Association for the advancement of Science. Proceedings of the 55th Annual Sessions- 1999; Part I:9.
  34.  Vijayendran L, Wickramasinghe SMDN. Hypocholesterolaemic activity of Aporosa lindleyana in male wistar rats. Chemistry in Sri Lanka May 1999; 16(1) 46-47.

 

 

AUTHOR OF BOOKS

  1. U. Senaratne and LV Athiththan, "A guide to interpretation of Biochemical report", 2016. Edited by Prof H. Peiris. ISBN 978-955-43836-0-9
  2. S. Jesudasan, LV Athiththan and U. Wijeyasekara, "Basic Laboratory Principles and Procedures", 2016. Edited by Prof H. Peiris. ISBN 978-955-4908-45-1
  3. AMB Priyadarshani and LV Athiththan, "Advanced Clinical Biochemistry Techniques for Medical Laboratory Sciences", First edition 2013; ISBN No: 978-955-9054-99-3. Edited by Dr Rasika Perera
  4. ER Jansz and LV Athiththan) for the Development of Course Material for Bachelor of Pharmacy programme (BPU 2120) of the Open University of Sri Lanka (First Published Jan 2015)
    Block II - Bioenergetics, Enzymes, Hormones and Vitamins (ISBN- 978-955-23-1194-9)
    1. Session 9: Bioenergetics
    2. Session 10: Basics of enzymes
    3. Session 11: Mechanism of action of enzymes
    4. Session 12: Enzyme kinetics
    5. Session 13: Steroid and amino acid derivatives
    6. Session 14: The peptide hormones
    7. Session 15: Fat soluble vitamins
    8. Session 16: Water soluble vitamins
  5. ER Jansz and LV Athiththan) for the Development of Course Material for Bachelor of Pharmacy programme (BPU 2120) of the Open University of Sri Lanka (First Published Jan 2015)
    Block IV - Laboratory Manual (ISBN -978-955-23-1195-6)
    1. Session 22: Analysis of carbohydrates and lipids
    2. Session 23: Analysis of proteins and enzymes
    3. Session 24: Analysis of bilirubin, creatinine and uric acids.

 

 

EDITOR

  1. Editor Proceedings of the First Bi-annual Conference of College of Biochemists of Sri Lanka 26th October 2018. ISBN 978-955-3442-00-0
  2. Chapter Editor of Academic English for Medical & Allied Health Undergraduates. ISBN 978-955-4908-04-8. Chapter- Foundation Module.
  3.  Editor "Glimpses of Research" 2006. ISBN 955-9054-57-0.
  4. Editor YSF Symposium Proceedings. National Science and technology Commission Young Scientist Forum. ISBN 955-8630-07-5.
  5. Editor of Chapters (sessions) of Cell Biology and Basic Biochemistry-MLU 1246 for the B.Sc. in MLS degree programme at the Open University of Sri Lanka.
    1. MLU 1246 - Cell Biology & Basic Biochemistry, Unit 8: Lipids and Lipoprotein metabolism, Session 27: Basic Biochemistry of lipids with their functions.
    2. MLU 1246 - Cell Biology & Basic Biochemistry, Unit 8: Lipid & lipoprotein metabolism, Session 28: Lipoproteins & their biological role and disorders in lipoprotein metabolism.
    3. MLU 1246 - Cell Biology, Unit 8: Lipid & Lipoprotein metabolism, Session 29: Measurement of lipids and apolipoprotein of clinical significance.

 

 

EDITOR - NEWS LETTER

  • Staff Editor for the student Newsletter "Focal Point" Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura 2008-2012. ISSN 1800-2099.

 

 

AWARDS AND PRIZES

  1. NRC Merit Award for Scientific publication 2016.
  2. Research Award 2018 awarded by University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
  3. "The Merit award for the Oral Presentation" at the 7th Young Scientist Forum symposium 2018 for the presentation titled "Socio-Demographic occupational and behavioural risk factors that attribute to lumbar disc herniation and degeneration: A case control study in a selected Sri Lankan population". ND Withanage, S Prathapan, H Peiris, S Perera S and LV Athiththan.
  4. Second best poster presentation (Nursing & allied health Professionals Category) for the Paper Association of Selected Inflammatory Markers with Lumbar Disc Herniation and Degeneration at the National Health Research Symposium 2017. Withanage ND, Perera S, Peiris H, Athiththan LV.
  5. Research Award 2017 awarded by University of Sri Jayewardenepura
  6. "The Merit award for the Oral Presentation" at the 6th Young Scientist Forum symposium 2017 for the presentation titled "Comparison of lipid profiles and metabolic syndrome among selected cohort of chronic and recently diagnosed Type II Diabetes Mellitus patients who attended Family Practice Centre of university of Sri Jayewardenepura and Colombo South Teaching Hospital". PWM Ranatunge, RMD Rathnayake, MHF Sasna, UPK Hettiaratchi & LV Athiththan.
  7. Best Poster Presentation for the paper titled, "Predisposing factors that contribute to lumbar disc herniation and degeneration: A Preliminary study" at the International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, October 2016.
  8. Best Oral Presentation in health & Nutrition at 3rd International Conference of Kotalawala Defense University 2016. For the paper, Role of microorganism in lumbar disc herniation. Withanage ND, Pathirage MVSC, Perera S, Peiris H, Athiththan LV;
  9. Research Award 2016 awarded by University of Sri Jayewardenepura
  10. "Best Poster Presentation" at WONCA SAR Conference 2016, Colombo Sri Lanka. For the poster: Does fasting serum insulin, insulin resistance and fasting serum c-peptide levels vary with gender? N.D.K Ranadeva, U.P.K Hettiaratchi, L.V Athiththan.
  11. "The Merit award for the Oral Presentation" at Proceedings of young Scientist forum symposium 2014, for the Paper on Identification of microbes from surgically excised lumbar disc herniation: A study among Sri Lankan subjects. ND Withanage, LV Athiththan*, S Pathirage, H Peiris, S Perera.
  12. Research awards 2015 awarded by University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
  13. "The Merit award for the Oral Presentation" at Proceedings of young Scientist forum symposium 2014, for the paper on. SERUM INSULIN LEVELS- IS IT A GOOD INDICATOR IN CHRONIC TYPE-2 DIABETES MELLITUS SUBJECTS. YSM Dissanayake and L.V Athiththan.
  14.  "Award for the Best Oral Presentation (1st Place)" 1st Ruhuna International Science & Technology Conference RISTCON, January 22-23 2104 for the paper on "Study of fasting plasma glucose levels in non-diabetic subjects related to selected risk factors for type 2 diabetes". Authors are K.N.W Walatara, K.Anusha, M.F.F Nusha, L.V Athiththan, U.P.K Hettiaratchi and P.P.R Perera.
  15. "The Merit award for the Oral Presentation" at Proceedings of young Scientist forum symposium 2013, for the Paper Is apolipoprotein B good marker for dyslipidaemia? Authors: M.F.F Nusha, K.N.W Walatara, K Anusha, P.P.R Perera, L.V Athiththan & U.P.K Hettiaratchi.
  16. Paper titled "Qualitative and quantitative analysis on amino acids & peptides of digested curd in selected curd brands produced in Sri Lanka,"was accepted for MUS Sultanbaba Award. Authors are Melani Dabarera, Lohini Athiththan and Rasika Perera.
  17.  Alumnus outstanding achievements 2013
  18. The certificate was awarded on April 2013, in recognition of the outstanding achievements as an alumnus of the Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, at the 20th Anniversary Celebrations.
  19. Best presentation for the year 2007 (Health Session)
  20. The paper entitled A study on the effect of curd and casein on serum angiotensin converting enzyme activity and lipid profile in male Wistar rats presented by L.V. Athiththan, H.Peiris, S. Jayasekera and S.D. Jayaratne at the 59th Annual Scientific Sessions of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association was adjudged the best presentation for the year 2007 (Health Session).
  21. NSF Postgraduate Scholarship 2003/04
  22. (NSF/Sch/2003/04) for animal study on milk peptides on Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Activity.
  23. Best Performance in Biological Science -1995
  24. University prize was awarded on September 1995 by the University of Jaffna, for the "Best Performance in Biological Science" at the first examination in Sciences.
  25. Best Performance in Chemistry-1995
  26. Varatharajan Memorial Prize/Scholarship in Chemistry was awarded on September 1995 by the University of Jaffna, for the "Best Performance in Chemistry" at the first examination in Sciences.
  27. Sabalingam Memorial Prize -1995
  28. Sabalingam Memorial Prize /Scholarship was awarded on September 1995 by the University of Jaffna, for the "Best Performance in Biological Science" at the first examination in Sciences.