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Mr. GLS Galgamuwa

Senior Lecturer

Medicine

Email : glsg@med.sab.ac.lk

    Research Interests

  • Soil-transmitted helminths, Toxocariasis, Leishmaniasis, Dirofilariasis, Vector-borne diseases

    Research Grants/Research Awards

  • Presidential awards for a scientific publication – 2018 by National Research Council (NRC)

    Merit award for a scientific publication – 2017 by National Research Council (NRC)

    University Research Fellowship, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. Fellowship No. AC/URF/2015/03

    Research Publication in Indexed Journals

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    1. Galgamuwa, L.S., Liyanawahunge, N.M., Ratnayake, C.G., Hakmanage, N.M., Aslm, F., Dharmaratne, S.D. (2023) Spatial distribution of COVID-19 patients in Sri Lanka. BMC Public Health 23, 1755.
    1. Ranasinghe C, Gamage Y, Perera O, Karunarathna C, Galgamuwa LS, Batcha M, Jayasekara K. (2022). Lifestyle and occupation risk factors for poor semen quality: a cross sectional study in Sri Lanka. Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol.11:2611-8.
    1. Jayaweera, P., Thilakarathne, A., Ratnayaka, M., Shashikala, T., Arachchige, R., Galgamuwa G.L.S., Karunathilaka, N., Amarasekara T. (2021) Evaluation of learning environment among Nursing undergraduates in state universities, Sri Lanka. BMC Nursing 20, 19

     

    1. Ariyasinghe P, Kumara R, Alexander D, Senarathna H, Kasthuri S, Galgamuwa LS, Karunathilake N, Warnakulasooriya S. (2021) Association of the level of cognition and obesity among middle-aged adults in Sri Lanka International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences 9:1546-51.
    1. Dharmakeerthi KI, Ponweera MP, Moragoda EH, Galgamuwa LS, Jayasekara K, Kaluarachchi V, Bulugahapitiya U (2021) Correlation Between Blood Glucose and Salivary Glucose in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences 17 (2): 40-45
    1. Udeni C, Ariyadasa UN, Sathkoralage AN, Wimaladasa ATP, Fernando IN, Hiranya, S. Galgamuwa, LS, Herath P, Kumarasinghe N. (2021) Awareness of harmful effects on tobacco smoking among adult male smokers in Sri Lanka: a cross sectional study. International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health 8 (1): 31-36
    2. Padeniya, R.N., Thushari, G., Nissanka, D.H., Shashika, C., Munasinghe, D.H., Aberathne, D.M., Weerawardena, P.L., Galgamuwa, L.S., Kumarasinghe, N., Liyanage, L. (2020) Maternal coping strategies in response to child’s oncological diseases in Sri Lanka. Acta Oncologica 59 (7): 866-871.
    3. Wickramasinghe, H., Galgamuwa, G.L.S. & Iddawela, D. (2020). Canine intestinal parasitic infections and soil contamination by Toxocara spp. in selected areas in Sri Lanka. Tropical Parasitology 10 (1):
    4. Dharmadeva, S., Galgamuwa, G.L.S., Prasadinie, C. & Kumarasinghe, K. (2019). In vitro anti-inflammatory activity of Ficus racemosa bark using albumin denaturation method. AYU 39 (4): 239-242.

     

    1. Fernando, H.N., Wimaladasa, I.M.P., Sathkoralage, A.N., Ariyadasa, A.N., Udeni, C., Galgamuwa, L.S., Herath, P. & Kumarasinghe, N. (2019). Socioeconomic factors associated with tobacco smoking among adult males in Sri Lanka. BMC Public Health 19: 778.

     

    1. Kumarasinghe, N., Suriyakumara, V., Aslam, F., Hakmanage, N.M., Galgamuwa, L., Abeykoon, I., Lankeshwari, A. & R Madushani, R. (2019). Follow up Study on Sri Lankan Traditional Medicine Treatment on Diagnosed Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology Patients in Kebithigollewa, North Central Province (NCP), Sri Lanka. Journal of Kidney 5 (1): 175.

     

    1. Galgamuwa, G.L.S., Sumanasena, B., Iddawela, D., Wickramasinghe, S., & Yatawara,

    L. (2019). Assessment of intralesional cytokine profile of cutaneous leishmaniasis caused by Leishmania donovani in Sri Lanka. BMC Microbiology 19: 14.

     

    1. Suraweera, S.A.O., Galgamuwa, G.L.S., Madusanka, M.K.T., Iddawela, W.M.D.R., Nandasiri, N.I.S. & Wickramasinghe, S. (2018). Soil-transmitted helminth infections, associated risk factors and nutritional status in a low socioeconomic estate community in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan Journal of Infectious Diseases 18 (2): 100-114.

     

    1. Rukshani D., Kahandawala P., Jayawardana, K., Karunarathne D., Lahiru S. Galgamuwa, G.L.S., Kumara, C., Gamage. C. (2018). Factors associated with quality of life among cancer patients in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health 5 (7): 2705-2713.

     

    1. Perera, G.G.C., Jayasinghe, W.S.S., Nisansala, W.B.C., Wimalarathna, D.D.N., Galgamuwa, G.L.S. & Senanayake, G. (2018). Radiation dose received to thyroid glands of patients undergoing mammography; a comparison of Cranio Caudal (CC) and Medio Lateral Oblique (MLO) views. International Journal of Advanced Research 6(5): 851-858.

     

    1. Galgamuwa, G.L.S., Iddawela, W.M.D.R. & Dharmaratne, S.D. (2018). Association between intestinal helminth infections and mid-upper-arm circumference among children Sri Lanka: A cross-sectional study. Journal of Helminthology 92:291-297.

     

    1. Galgamuwa, G.L.S., Dharmaratne, S.D. & Iddawela, W.M.D.R. (2018). Leishmaniasis in Sri Lanka: spatial distribution and seasonal variations from 2009 to 2016. Parasites & Vectors. 11:60.

     

    1. Galgamuwa, G.L.S., Iddawela, W.M.D.R. & Dharmaratne, S.D. (2018). Prevalence and intensity of Ascaris lumbricoides infections in relation to undernutrition among children in a tea plantation community, Sri Lanka: a cross sectional study. BMC Pediatics 18: 13

     

    1. Galgamuwa, G.L.S., Iddawela, W.M.D.R. & Dharmaratne, S.D. (2017). Nutritional status and correlated socio-economic factors among preschool and school children in plantation communities, Sri Lanka. BMC Public Health 17:377.

     

    1. Galgamuwa, G.L.S., Iddawela, W.M.D.R. & Dharmaratne, S.D. (2017). Dengue Fever/Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever: Morbidity, Mortality Seasonal Variations and Spatial Distribution in Sri Lanka, 1996 – 2014. Annals of Global Health 83 (1): 64.

     

    1. Galgamuwa, G.L.S., Sumanasena, J.A.M.B., Iddawela, W.M.D.R., Wickramasinghe,

    S. & Yatawara, M.D.M.L.D.K. (2017). Clinico-Epidemiological Patterns of Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Patients Attending to Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital, Sri Lanka. Korean Journal of Parasitology 55(1): 1-7.

     

    1. Galgamuwa, G.L.S., Iddawela, W.M.D.R. & Dharmaratne, S.D. (2016). Factors associated with the prevalence of Ascaris lumbricoides infection among preschool children in a plantation community, Kandy District, Sri Lanka. South East Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health 47(6):1143-1152.

     

    1. Sarvaka S., Galgamuwa, G.L.S., Siriwardene, U., Silva, A.R.N. & Kumarasinghe, N. (2016). Testing the anti-inflammatory activity of Sri Lankan traditional medicine pill using albumin denaturation method. Proceedings in Medical, Allied Health, Basic and Applied Sciences, 9th International Research Conference – KDU, Sri Lanka. 12-15.

     

    1. Galgamuwa, G.L.S., Iddawela, W.M.D.R. & Dharmaratne, S.D. (2016). Knowledge and practices of food hygiene among food handlers in plantation sector, Sri Lanka. International Journal of Scientific Reports. 2(12): 304-311.

     

    1. Galgamuwa, G.L.S., Iddawela, W.M.D.R. & Dharmaratne, S.D. (2016). Intestinal protozoa infections, associated risk factors and clinical features among children in a low- income tea plantation community in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health. 3 (9): 2452-2458.

     

    1. Galgamuwa, G.L.S., Iddawela, W.M.D.R. & Dharmaratne, S.D. (2016). Nutritional status of school children in plantation sector, Sri Lanka. Annals of Global Health 82 (3): 356.

     

    1. Galgamuwa, G.L.S., Iddawela, W.M.D.R. & Dharmaratne, S.D. (2016). Development of Food Hygiene Surveillance System in Plantation Sector, Sri Lanka. Online Journal of Public Health Informatics 8(1): e113.

     

    1. Suraweera O.S.A., Galgamuwa, L.S., Iddawela, D., Wickramasinghe, S. (2015). Prevalence and associated factors of Enterobius vermicularis infection in children from a poor urban community in Sri Lanka: a cross-sectional study. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences 3(8): 1994-1999.

     

    1. Galgamuwa, G.L.S., Iddawela, W.M.D.R, & Dharmaratne, S.D. (2015). Cryptosporidiosis and associated factors in plantation sector children, Kandy, Sri Lanka. International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents. 45(S2): S113.

     

    1. Galgamuwa, G.L.S., Iddawela, W.M.D.R. & Dharmaratne, S.D. (2015). Acute energy undernutrition and intestinal parasitic infections in under five years children in low socio-economic communities, Sri Lanka. Annals of Global Health. 81(1): 5-6.

     

    1. Galgamuwa, G.L.S., Iddawela, W.M.D.R. & Dharmaratne, S.D. (2015). Development and Piloting of Ascariasis Surveillance System of Children in Sri Lanka. Online Journal of Public Health Informatics. 7(1): e130.

     

    Published in abstract/Extended abstract at the National/International Conferences/Symposium

  • Sriyani, K.A., Wickramasinghe, A.S.D., Samarasekara, P.W.G.D.P., Galgamuwa, G.L.S. & Chameera E.W.S. (2019). Self-perceived ability of research skills among undergraduates. Proceedings of the Open University Research Sessions – 2019, ISSN 2012-9912, The Open University, Sri Lanka. 30th -31st October 2019. pp 72.

    Fahim, A., Hakmanage, N.M., Suriyakumara, V., Galgamuwa, G.L.S. & Kumarasinghe, N. (2019). Association between backache related quality of life and serum creatinine in Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology patients in North Central province, Sri Lanka. 4 th International Research Symposium on Pure and Applied Sciences, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka. October 25th, 2019. pp 161.

    Padeniya, W.M.R.N., Thushari, J.P.G., Nishshanka, N.B.A.D.H., Shashika K.A.C., Munasinghe, M.D.H., Aberathne D.M., Weerawardena, P.L. Galgamuwa, G.L.S., Kumarasinghe., N. & Liyanage, L. (2018). Assessment of coping strategies in mothers of Children with cancer in Apeksha Hospital, Maharagama. 11th International Research Conference–KDU, Sri Lanka. September 9-11th, 2018. pp-67.

    Suriyakumara, V., Galgamuwa, G.L.S., Abeykoon.I., Jayawardana, P., Kulanatha, P., K. Jayasekara, P. & Kumarasinghe, N. (2018). Quality of Life Outcomes in Ayurveda Treatment on Chronic Kidney Disease of Unknown Etiology patients in North Central Region, Sri Lanka. 5 th International Conference of Multidisciplinary Approach 2018. University of Sri Jayawardhenepura, Sri Lanka. August 31st - September 2nd , 2018.

    Kumarasinghe, N. Galgamuwa, G.L.S. & Abeykoon.I. (2018). Application of Violent Extremist Risk Assessment (VERA) for ex-political radicalists in the local setting. 5 th International Conference of Multidisciplinary Approach 2018. University of Sri Jayawardhenepura, Sri Lanka. August 31st - September 2nd , 2018.

    Fernando, K.H.N., Wimaladasa, D.P.I.T.P., Sathkoralage, D.A.N., Ariyadasa, R.P.A.N., Udeni, R.D.C., Herath, H.M.P., Galgamuwa, G.L.S. & Kumarasinghe, N. (2018). Socioeconomic Factors Associated with Tobacco Smoking among Adult Male Tobacco Smokers in Sri Lanka. Proceeding of the International Nursing Conference, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. April 06– 07th, 2018. pp-17-18.

    Galgamuwa, G.L.S., Iddawela, W.M.D.R. & Dharmaratne, S.D. (2018). The Effect of Parental Education on Child Nutritional Status in Plantation Sector in Kandy, Sri Lanka. 9 th Annual Global Health Conference of Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH)- 2018. The Washington Hilton, Washington DC, USA. March 16-18th, 2018. pp- 84.

    Radella, Y., Galgamuwa, G. L. S. & Wickramasinghe, S. (2017). Soil Transmitted Helminth Infection and Associated Factors in Children in Hanthana Tea Estate, Kandy, Sri Lanka. International Conference of Tropical Medicine. University of Peradeniya. Sri Lanka. December 08-09, 2017. pp- 55.

    Kumarasinghe N., Galgamuwa G.L.S., Suriyakumara, V., Siriwardene, U., Jayawardana, P., Karunarathna, C., Kulanatha, P., K. Jayasekara, P., Abeykoon, I. & Abeyrathne, W. (2017). The efficacy of Sri Lankan Traditional Medicine on Chronic Kidney Disease of unknown etiology patients in Sri Lanka. Tradmed International-2017, Sri Lanka. November 23-25th , 2017. pp-33,34.

    Galgamuwa, G. L. S., Sumanasena,, J.A.M.B., Iddawela, W.M.D.R., Yatawara, M.D.M.L.D.K. & Wickramasinghe S. (2017). Sequence analysis of partial gp63 gene of Leishmania donovani in Sri Lanka Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, Sri Lanka, Vol. 21, 24th Nov. 2016, pp

    Dharmadeva, S., Galgamuwa, G.L.S. & Kumarasinghe, N., (2017). Testing the antiinflammatory activity of Ficus racemosa bark using albumin denaturation assay. International Conference of Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and Traditional Medicine - Sri Lanka. October 27-28th, 2017. pp-52.

    Perera, G.G.C., Jayasinghe, W.S.S., Nisansala, W.B.C., Wimalarathna, D.D.N., Galgamuwa, G.L.S. & Senanayake, G. (2017). Radiation dose received to thyroid glands of patients undergoing mammography; a comparison of Cranio Caudal (CC) and Medio Lateral Oblique (MLO) views. 10th International Research Conference–KDU, Sri Lanka. August 3-4 th, 2017. pp-35.

    Galgamuwa, G.L.S.,Sumanasena, J.A.M.B., Sayanthooran, S., Iddawela, W.M.D.R., Wickramasinghe, S. & Yatawara, M.D.M.L.D.K. (2016). Cytokine profiles in cutaneous leishmaniasis patients in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, Sri Lanka, Vol. 20, 4-5th Nov. 2016, pp-242.

    Zakiya, J.F., Galgamuwa, G.L.S., Kumarasinghe, N., Silva, A.R.N. & Siriwardene, U. (2016). Testing the anti-inflammatory activity of Sri Lankan traditional medicine tonic using albumin denaturation assay. BCAS International Annual Research Symposium. 2: 100-102.

    Galgamuwa, G.L.S., Iddawela, W.M.D.R., Wickramasinghe, S. & Yatawara, M.D.M.L.D.K. (2015). Clinico-epidemiological pattern of cutaneous leishmaniasis in Sri Lanka. International Conference of Tropical Medicine. University of Peradeniya. Sri Lanka. December 10-11, 2015. pp-42.

    Galgamuwa, G.L.S., Sumanasena, J.A.M.B., Iddawela, W.M.D.R., Wickramasinghe, S., Yatawara, M.D.M.L.D.K. & Bandara, D.R.L.N. (2015). Detection of Leishmania DNA from skin biopsies of clinically suspected cutaneous leishmaniasis patients using PCR. 4th Annual Conference and Scientific Sessions of Sri Lankan Society for Microbiology (SSM)-2015. October 23, 2013. pp - 21.

    Galgamuwa, G.L.S., Suraweera, S.A.O., Iddawela, W.M.D.R. & Wickramasinghe, S. (2015). Development and piloting of Enterobius vermicularis surveillance system in Sri Lanka. International Conference of Emerging Infectious Diseases. Atlanta, Georgia. USA. August 24-26, 2015. pp -121.

    Galgamuwa, G.L.S., Iddawela, W.M.D.R. & Dharmaratne, S.D. (2015). Intestinal parasitic infection and associated symptoms among children in tea plantation sector, Sri Lanka. International Conference of Emerging Infectious Diseases. Atlanta, Georgia. USA. August 24- 26, 2015. pp -175-6.

    Galgamuwa, G.L.S., Iddawela, W.M.D.R. & Dharmaratne, S.D. (2015). Intestinal parasitic infections and body mass index among children living in tea plantation sector in Kandy, Sri Lanka.128th International Medical Conference of Sri Lanka Medical Association. Colombo, Sri Lanka. July 6-8, 2015. pp -182-3

    Galgamuwa, G.L.S., Suraweera, S.A.O., Iddawela, W.M.D.R. & Wickramasinghe, S. (2015). Soil transmitted helminth infections and anaemia among children in poor urban community, Sri Lanka. International Conference on Public Health (ICOPH). Colombo, Sri Lanka. May 13- 14, 2015. pp 95.

    Galgamuwa, G.L.S., Iddawela, W.M.D.R. & Dharmaratne, S.D. (2015). Deworming practices and intestinal parasitic infections among children in tea plantation sector in Kandy, Sri Lanka. International Conference on Public Health (ICOPH). Colombo, Sri Lanka. May 13- 14, 2015. pp-94.

    Galgamuwa, G.L.S., Iddawela, W.M.D.R. & Dharmaratne, S.D. (2015). Intestinal helminth infections and the impact of physical growth among school children in tea plantation sector, Sri Lanka. British Society for Parasitology – Spring Meeting -2015. Liverpool, UK. April 16- 18, 2015, pp - 161-2.

    Galgamuwa, G.L.S., Iddawela, W.M.D.R. & Dharmaratne, S.D. (2015). Awareness of parasitic infections and deworming practices in plantation sector adult community, Sri Lanka. British Society for Parasitology – Spring Meeting -2015. Liverpool, UK. April 16- 18, 2015. pp - 158-9.

    Suraweera, S.A.O., Galgamuwa, G.L.S., Madusanka, M.K.T., Iddawela, W.M.D.R., Nandasiri, N.I.S. & Wickramasinghe, S. (2014). Soil-transmitted helminth infections, associated risk factors and nutritional status in a low socioeconomic estate community in Sri Lanka. 3 rd Annual Conference and Scientific Sessions of Sri Lankan Society for Microbiology (SSM)-2014. 24th October 2014, pp -10.

    Galgamuwa, G.L.S. & Iddawela, W.M.D.R. (2014). Prevalence and factors associated with intestinal nematode infections among children in Hanthana Tea estate, Kandy. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions-2014, Sri Lanka. July 4-5, 2014, pp - 348.

    Suraweera, S.A.O., Galgamuwa, G.L.S., Iddawela, W.M.D.R. & Wickramasinghe, S. (2014). Prevalence and risk factors of Enterobius vermicularis infection among children in a poor urban community in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the Peradeniya University International Research Sessions, Sri Lanka. July 4-5, 2014, pp - 356.

    Galgamuwa, G.L. S. & Iddawela, W. M. D. R. (2014). Prevalence and factors associated with ascariasis among children in tea plantation sector, Sri Lanka. 5 th Annual Global Health Conference of Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH)- 2014. The Washington Hilton, Washington DC, USA. May 10-12, 2014.

    Galgamuwa, G.L.S. & Iddawela, W.M.D.R. (2013). Prevalence and Factors Associated with Intestinal parasitic Infections among Children in Hanthana Tea estate, Kandy. 2 nd Annual Conference and Scientific Sessions of Sri Lankan Society for Microbiology (SSM)- 2013. 25th October 2013, pp -2.

    Editor-in-Chief of Journals/Editorial Board Member/Program Chair/Reviewer

  • Lancet Global Health

    Pathogens and Global Health

    Asia Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine

    Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia

    PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases