Research Focus

Our work bridges the fields of Molecular Biology and Microbiology to safeguard the ecosystem. By identifying serum biomarkers, we enable early, low-cost diagnostics for latent tuberculosis before active transmission occurs. Simultaneously, we provide definitive molecular evidence by mapping how climate variability alters airborne microbiomes and triggers respiratory disease burdens. We also study how microplastics act as vectors for the spread of antimicrobial resistance in air and water. 

We employ advanced laboratory techniques, including real-time PCR, metagenomics, Sanger sequencing, RAMAN spectroscopy, bioinformatics tools etc. Our project takes part in many multidisciplinary research ventures of national importance, serving the best with the existing laboratory facilities.

Why does this matter?

Microbes dictate the delicate balance of our environment and the human body. While most microorganisms are beneficial, disrupting this equilibrium can lead to severe public health crises that strain Sri Lanka’s free healthcare system.

Whether we are studying gene expression in the serum of patients with latent tuberculosis, tracing how emerging pollutants like microplastics act as environmental "hotspots" for antimicrobial resistance, or understanding how airborne bacterial communities affect respiratory health, our research transforms complex laboratory insights into actionable national frameworks. This data is critical for national policymakers to restructure urban air quality standards, optimize municipal waste management, combat antimicrobial resistance and other health crises, directly easing the country's economic and healthcare burdens.