Dr. MGAN Perera

1. Member- Young Scientist Forum, National Science and Technology Commission, Sri Lanka
2. Member – Institute of Chemistry, Sri Lanka
3. Member- Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science (SLAAS), Section E

PUBLICATIONS- In Peer Reviewed journals 

1. M.G.A.N. Perera, S.S.S.B.D.P. Soysa, D.T.U. Abeytunga and R Ramesh (2008) Antioxidant and cytotoxic properties of three traditional decoctions used for the treatment of cancer in Sri Lanka. Pharmacognosy Magazine. 4(15), 172-181
2. Hiroka Aonuma, Moemi Suzuki, Hiroshi Iseki, Namal Perera, Bryce Nelson, Ikuo Igarashi, Takeshi Yagi, Hirotaka Kanuka, Shinya Fukumoto (2008). Rapid identification of Plasmodium-carrying mosquitoes using loop-mediated isothermal amplification. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications. 376, 671-676
3. Namal Perera, Hiroka Aonuma, Aya Yoshimura, Tokiyasu Teramoto, Hiroshi Iseki, Bryce Nelson, Ikuo Igarashi, Takeshi Yagi, Shinya Fukumoto, Hirotaka Kanuka. (2009). Rapid Identification of virus–carrying mosquitoes using reverse transcription–loop- mediated isothermal amplification. Journal of Virological Methods 156, 32-36
4. Hiroka Aonuma, Aya Yoshimura, Namal Perera, Naoaki Shinzawa, Hironari Bando, Sugao Oshihiro, Bryce Nelson, Shinya Fukumoto, Hirotaka Kanuka (2009). Loop-mediated isothermal amplification applied to filarial parasite detection in the mosquito vectors: Dirofilaria immitis as a study model. Parasites and Vectors. 2:15
5. M. Nirmali Wickramaratne, L.P. Gunatilake, N.G. D. Anuradha, A.N. Godavillathanna, M. G. A. N. Perera, I. Nicholas (2015). Antioxidant Activity and Antibacterial Activity of Walidda antidysenterica. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, 4 (2), 121-126
6. Namal Perera, Feng-Ling Yang, Ching-Ming Chang, Yueh-Tung Lu, Shih-Hao Zhan, Yi-Ting Tsai, Jung-Feng Hsieh, Lan-Hui Li, Kuo-Feng Hua, Shih-Hsiung Wu (2017). Galactomannan from Antrodia cinnamomea enhances the phagocytic activity of macrophages. Organic Letters,19 (13), 3486–3489
7. Namal Perera, Feng-Ling Yanga, Jeffy Cherna, Hsiao-Wen Chiu, Chih-Yu Hsieh, Lan Hui Li, Yan-Long Zhang, Kuo-Feng Huah, Shih-Hsiung Wu (2018). Carboxylic and O-acetyl moieties are essential for the immunostimulatory activity of glucuronoxylomannan: a novel TLR4 specific immunostimulator from Auricularia auricula-judae. Chem. Commun., 54, 6995--6998
8. Perera N, Yang FL, Lu YT, Li LH, Hua KF, Wu SH. Antrodia cinnamomea Galactomannan Elicits Immunostimulatory Activity Through Toll-like Receptor 4. Int J Biol Sci 2018; 14(10):1378-1388. doi:10.7150/ijbs.24564. Available from http://www.ijbs.com/v14p1378.htm

9. Namal Perera , Feng-Ling Yang , Hsiao-Wen Chi, Chih-Yu Hsieh , Lan-Hui Li , Yan-Long Zhang , Kuo-Feng Hua , and Shih-Hsiung Wu.Phagocytosis enhancement, endotoxin tolerance, and signal mechanisms of immunologically active glucuronoxylomannan from Auricularia auricula-judae. Int. J. Biol. Macromol.(Accepted)

10. P. G. I. Dias, R.A. U. J. Marapana, R.M.U.S.K. Rathnayaka, S.M.D.S. Gayathri, N.G. D.Anuradha, T. C. Kananke, R.M. K. T. Rathnayaka, M.G.A.N. Perera, R. S.Sabaragamuwa. M. N. Wickramaratne. Identification of the best plant ratios for a polyherbaltea mix to obtain optimum antioxidant, antidiabetic, and β-glucuronidase inhibitionactivities (2024). J-AIM. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaim.2024.101053

11. Jayasekera K.G., Suresh S., Goonasekera C., Soyza P., Perera N., Jayawardene A., Gunasekera K., Anti-dengue viral activity of Glycyrrhiza glabra roots in Vero cells., (2024). Scientific Reports. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-76184-5

12. Faleel N. · Kananke T. Perera N. Development of Mussaenda frondosa sepal infused functional tea with enhanced antioxidant and alpha‐amylase inhibitory activities (2024). Discover Food. 4:138 | https://doi.org/10.1007/s44187-024-00207-3

RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS

1. E. Egodapitiya, M.G.A.N Perera and A.R.L. Wijesekara, Quality versus price of street samples of heroin in Sri Lanka. Presented before the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Scientific sessions December 2002
2. M.G.A.N. Perera, S.S.S.B.D.P. Soysa, A.A.S. Adikary and D.T.U. Abeytunga, Total phenolic and gallic acid content strongly associate with antioxidant and cytotoxic properties of three traditional decoctions used for treatment of cancer in Sri Lanka, Fourth International Conference on Expanding Horizons in Collaborative Cancer Care, San Francisco, California, USA, November 15-17, 2007
3. M.G.A.N. Perera, S.P.D.Senadeera, and K.A.K.C. Kulatunga. Antibacterial activity of Walidda antidysenterica (Wrightia antidysenterica) root extracts against selected bacteria of clinical importance. Presented before the InSym- SUSL 2010 Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya 26-28 August 2010
4. M.G.A.N. Perera, K.A.K.C. Kulatunga, P.G. S.M. de Silva, M. N. Wickramaratne and B. N. L. D. Rangama. Antibactrial and antioxidant potentials of Walidda antidysenterica. Presented before the Young Scientist Forum (YSF) Symposium 2011, National Science and Technology Commission, Sri Lanka. 20th January 2012
5. N.G.D Anuradha, M.G.A.N. Perera, P.G. S.M. de Silva, K.A.K.C. Kulatunga and M. N. Wickramaratne. Inhibition of Methycillin resistant Staphylococus aureus (MRSA) by extracts of Walidda antidysenterica roots. Presented before the 4^th International symposium of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya 11^th–12^th January 2013
6. K.G.R. Kuruppuarchchi, M.G.A.N. Perera, S. Gunasena and R. Ramesh Early and rapid detection of dengue and chikungunya viruses in fever patients by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) during the recent epidemics 2008-2009 in Sri Lanka. Presented in the International Conference on Public Health Innovations, 2013, National Institute of Health, Kalutara Sri Lanka, held on 02^nd May 2013 to 4^th May 2013
7. L.P. Gunatilake, N.G.D. Anuradha, A.N. Godavillathanna, M.G.A.N. Perera, I. Nicholas, M.N. Wickramaratne Antibacterial activity and antioxidant activity of Walidda antidysenterica PGIS Research Congress-2015, Post Graduate Institute of Science- University of Peradeniya Sri Lanka. held on 10^th October 2015
8. Darshana Anuradha, Namal Perera, Chanaka S Hapuarachchi, Achini Godavilathanna, Pabasari Goonetilleke and Nirmali Wickramaratne. Evaluation of branded market samples of Dashamoolarishta: an attempt to identify possible standardization parameters. Third International Conference on Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Traditional Medicine (ICAUST -2015, Institute of Indigenous Medicine, University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 10^th -12^th December 2015
9. Namal Perera, Feng-Ling yang, Wei Li, Yan-Long Zhang and Shih-Hsiung Wu, Isolation and structure determination of immunostimuulatory heteropolysaccharides from wood ear mushroom Auricularia auricular judae. 2016 Glycoretreat (Glycoforum)-Molecular Immunology of complex carbohydrates-4 The Greate Roots Resort, New Taipei City, Taiwan ROC. 11^th - 13^th April 2016
10. Namal Perera, Feng-Ling Yang, Ching-Ming Chang, Shih-Hao Zhan, Jung-Feng Hsieh, Kuo-Feng Hua and Shih-Hsiung Wu.Structure determination of immunomoddulatory polysaccharides from Antrodia cinnamomea. Poster presented in International Symposium and Workshop on Taiwan Medicinal mushroom; Antrodia cinnamomea, Held in Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan from 06^th – 08^th May 2016
11. Namal Perera, Feng-Ling Yang, Ching-Ming Chang, Shih-Hao Zhan, Jung-Feng Hsieh, Kuo-Feng Hua and Shih-Hsiung Wu. NMR based structure determination of bioactive polysaccharide from medicinal mushroom Antrodia cinnamomea. 17 th International Conference on Magnetic Resonance in Biological Systems (ICMRBS 2016) Held in Kyoto International Conference held in Kyoto International Conference Center –Japan, From 21^st to 26^th August 2016
12. Namal Perera, Feng-Ling Yang, Long-Zhang Yang, Kuo-Feng Hua, Shih-Hsiung Wu. Immunostimulatory activity of Auricularia auricula judae polysaccharide; a prospective safe immunoceutical . Consortium of Biological Sciences 2017( ConBio 2017). The Japanese Biochemical Society and The Molecular Biology Society of Japan  Held in Kobe Port Island Japan. From 6^th to 9^th December 2017
13. R. M. Munasinghe, H.I.C. De Silva, D. T. U. Abeytunga, L. Karunanayake, M.G.A.N. Perera. Synthesis of cellulose sulfate by enhancing cellulose swelling using microwave energy. Presented before the Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Scientific sessions December 2017
14. Garcenia carmbogia and Camellia sinensis; a promising synergy for weight loss herbal tea formulations (A review).  P.G.I. Dias, D.B.T. Wijeratne, P.M.C. Somatunga, N.G.D. Anuradha, R.M.K.T. Rathnayake,T.C. Kananke, R. Sabaragamuwa, M.N. Wickramaratne, R.M.S.U.K. Ratnayake, and M.G.A.N. Perera. 28^th International Conference entitled “Functional and Healthy Foods for Longevity: Bioactive Compounds and Biomarkers in Age-Related Diseases”  held virtually on August 28-29, 2020.San Diego, USA (Oral Presentation)
15. Review of the immunological functions of the ingredients of ‘‘Fadna Immunni Tea”  R. M. K. T. Rathnayaka, N.G.D. Anuradha, D. B. T. Wijeratne, P. M. C. Somatunga, G. P. L Supulchandra, M.G.A. Namal Perera, R. M. K. T. Rathnayaka, T.C. Kananke, R. Sabaragamuwa, M.N. Wickramarathne, R.M.U.S.K. Rathnayaka. 28^th International Conference entitled “Functional and Healthy Foods for Longevity: Bioactive Compounds and Biomarkers in Age-Related Diseases”  held virtually on August 28-29, 2020.San Diego, USA (Poster)
16. Optimization of brewing time and temperature for improving total phenolic content and antioxidant activity in Passiflora foetida L. tea using response surface methodology. Wijerathne, J.A.D.O.S, P.G.I. Dias , N.G.D. Anuradha , S.M.D.S. Gayathri , M.G.A.N. Perera , T.C. Kananke , R.M.K.T. Rathnayaka , R.S. Sabaragamuwa , M. N. Wickramaratne , R.M.U.S.K. Rathnayake. The 06^th International Conference on Ayurveda Traditional Medicine and Medicinal Plants under the conference series of GARI WINTER MULTIDISIPLINIARY SYMPOSIUM, held on 17th December 2020 at Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka(Oral Presentation)
17. Anuradha, N. G. D., Gayathri, S. M. D. S., Dias, Gayani Imanthika, Kananke, Thilini Chathurangi, Rathnayaka, Kapila Tharanga, Sabaragamuwa, R., Rathnayaka, R. M. U. S. K., Wickramaratne, Merita Nirmali, Perera, M. G. A. N. (2021). Potential hypoglycemic activity of Kaempferol rhamnoside isolated from Olax zeylanica (Malla) leaves. Institute of Chemistry Ceylon
18. Wickramasinghe, M.A., Dias, P.G.I., Anuradha, N.G.D., Kananke, T.C., Perera, M.G.A.N., Rathnayaka, R.M.K.T.,  Sabaragamuwa, R.S., Wickramarathne, M.N., Rathnayaka, R.M.U.S.K. (2021) A Ready-Meal Functional Soup Mix Supplemented with Potential Antidiabetic Herbs. iPURSE 2021, University of Peradeniya.
19. Wijekoon W.M.A.N., Gayathri S.M.D.S., Dias P.G.I., Anuradha, N.G.D., Kananke, T.C., Perera, M.G.A.N., Rathnayake, R.M.K.T., Sabaragamuwa, R., Wickramaratne, M.N., Rathnayake, R.M.U.S.K. (2021). Antimicrobial activity and phytochemical screening of selected plant species against Salmonella typhi and Escherichia coli. International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences, University of Kelaniya.
20. Ranasingha K., Gayathri S.M.D.S., Dias P.G.I., Anuradha, N.G.D., Kananke, T.C., Perera, M.G.A.N., Rathnayake, R.M.K.T., Sabaragamuwa, R., Wickramaratne, M.N., Rathnayake, R.M.U.S.K. (2021). Physicochemical, techno-functional and hypoglycemic properties of selected wheat flour substitutes. International Conference on Applied and Pure Sciences, University of Kelaniya. 

21. Madushan, S.R.G.R., Jayawardhana, H.R.G.,  Kananke, T.C.. Rathnayaka, R.M.K.T.,  Rathnayaka, R.M.U.S.K., Wickramaratne M.N., Supulchandra, G.P.L. and Perera, M.G.A.N. Formulation of Hygrophila auriculata (Neeramulliya)-based herbal tea with anti-urolithiatic activity (prevention of kidney stone formation).Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science, Proceedings of the 80th Annual Sessions 2024 - Part I

22. Herath, H.M.I., Sandaruwan, A.K.T.D., Wijesekara, H., Perera, M.G.A.N. Bioactivity and preliminary composition evaluation of hot water extract from Trametes coccinia . Chemistry in Sri Lanka, Vol 43, No. 2, May 2026 (55th Annual Sessions of the IChemC, 2026)

23. Sandaruwan, A.K.T.D., Herath H.M.I., Rajapaksha, H.G.N. and Perera, M.G.A.N.Synthesis, biological activity evaluation, and molecular docking studies of amino acid and amine derived Schiff bases , Chemistry in Sri Lanka, Vol 43No. 2, May 2026 (55th Annual Sessions of the IChemC, 2026)

Year I

Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry (PST/FST/ESNRM 11205)

Elementary Chemistry Laboratory II (PST12107)

Year II

Organic Chemistry (PST 21204)

Industrial Chemistry (Organic) (PST21205)/ESNRM 31204

Organic Chemistry Laboratory (PST21106)

Year III

Chemistry of Drug Design and Drug Action (PST32214)

Advanced Organic Chemistry (PST32118)

Year IV

Natural Product Chemistry (PST41217)/ESNRM 21208