D N Nimesh Madushanka is a researcher with a strong background in animal reproduction and agricultural sciences. He received his MPhil. in Animal Reproduction from the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. He also obtained his BSc. in Agricultural Sciences from the same institution.

Madushanka's research focuses on understanding the physiological and molecular mechanisms of animal reproductive processes. His work has been published in various academic journals, and he has presented at conferences and seminars. His interests include reproductive physiology, developmental biology, and histology.

In addition to his academic pursuits, Madushanka is actively involved in community service, working to educate others about animal reproductive health and its importance. As a dedicated and passionate researcher, Madushanka is committed to advancing the field of animal reproduction through his work.

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1. Reproductive physiology
2. Developmental biology
3. Histology
    

Effect of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor 165a (VEGF 165a) and VEGF 165b on porcine follicle viability in vitro (Completed 2021, August)

Research Scholarship- National Science Foundation, Sri Lanka (Grant Ref: NSF/SCH/2015/07)

1. Effect of Different Types of Wood Chips on The Sensory Properties And Microbial Status of Smoked Emulsion-Type Chicken Sausages. Vithanage M.C.G. – 16 AGA 1243 (2022)
2. Antibiotic Sensitivity Test on Nasal Swabs Collected from Pneumonic Calves at Ridiyagama NLDB dairy farm – A Case Study. Kumara G.A.Y.I 16 AGA 1228 (2022)
3. Effect Of Heat Stress on Physiological And   Hemato – Biochemical Profile of Crossbred And Jersey Cattle In Low Country Dry Zone. Udayanga T.G.T. - 15 AGA 1140 (2021)
    

1. Pathiranage, S. U., Madushanka, D. N. N., Hasintha, K. V. D. M., Nadishani, H. C., Fernando, G. C. P., Jayaweera, T. S. P., & Ruwandeepika, H. A. D. (2021). Interaction of Salmonella with E. coli and Proteus spp. in Biofilm Formation. Journal of Advances in Microbiology, 21(12), 30-45. https://doi.org/10.9734/jamb/2021/v21i1230411
2. Magamage, Manjula Priyantha Sumith, Sriravali Sathagopam, Kiran Avula and Deneththi Nimesh Madushanka (2021). Kisspeptin regulates the development of caprine primordial follicles in vitro. Journal of Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology 36, no. 1 (2021): 51-58. https://doi.org/10.12750/JARB.36.1.51
3. Madushanka, D. N. N., Mayurawansha, W. R. A. S., Ruwandeepika, H. A. D., & Magamage, M. P. S. (2018). Effect of vascular endothelial growth factor 165a on porcine primordial follicle development in vitro: a preliminary study. Tropical Agricultural Research and Extension, 21(1-2). http://doi.org/10.4038/tare.v21i1-2.5462
4. Madushanka, D. N. N., Jayaweera, T. S. P., Jayasinghe, J. M. C. S., Yasawathie, D. G., & Ruwandeepika, H. A. D. (2018). Decontaminating effect of organic acids and natural compounds on broiler chicken meat contaminated with Salmonella Typhimurium. Asian Food Science Journal, 1-9. https://doi.org/10.9734/AFSJ/2018/41802
5. Jayaweera, T. S. P., Jayasinghe, J. M. C. S., Madushanka, D. N. N., Yasawathie, D. G., & Ruwandeepika, H. A. D. (2018). Assessment of the Inhibitory Effect of Nisin (E234) on Salmonella typhimurium and Bacillus subtilis in Chicken Sausage. Asian Food Science Journal, 1-11. https://doi.org/10.9734/AFSJ/2018/41374
6. Madushanka, D. N. N., Padmakumara, H. M. S., Kumarasinghe, G. D. N., Sanjeewa, M. P. K., & Magamage, M. P. S. (2017). Effect of two different bedding systems on udder health management of dairy cows. Ruminant Science, 6(1), 1-6.
7. Madushanka, D. N. N., Ranasingha, V. M., Bandara, A. M. S., Mayurawansha, W. R. A. S., & Magamage, M. P. S. (2016). Body condition score and locomotion score help to predict reproductive and health performances of dairy cattle. Ruminant Science, 5(2), 179-186.

1. E.G.K.Y.C. Bandara, H.H.S. Pramodhi, L.N.L.P. Jayasinghe, W.W.L. Sachintha, S.U. Pathiranage, D.N.N. Madushanka, K.V.D.M. Hasintha, H.C. Nadishani, H.A.D. Ruwandeepika and K.H.M.A. Deepananda. Comparative Assessment on the Prevalence and Antibiotic Resistance of Bacteria Associated with Larvae, Post- Larvae and, Adult of Macrobrachium rosenbergii. The University of Ruhuna. 19^th Academic Sessions, 2022. Pp. 1.
2. L.N.M.P. Jayasinghe, S.U. Pathiranage, E.G.K.Y.C. Bandara, H.H.S. Pramodhi, K.V.D.M. Hasintha, H.C. Nadishani, D.N.N. Madushanka, K.H.M.A. Deepananda, H.A.D. Ruwandeepika (2022). Isolation and identification of Vibrio species from Macrobrachium rosenbergii cultured in selected five reservoirs in Uva and Southern provinces in Sri Lanka. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. 4th International Conference of Agricultural Sciences (AgInsight 2022), 26^th – 27^th January 2022. Pp. 233-237.
3. M.M.D.N.H. Gunathilake, S.U. Pathiranage, D.N.N. Madushanka, T.S.P. Jayaweera, H.A.D. Ruwandeepika. Decontaminating effect of Neolitsea cassia leaves extract on broiler chicken meat contaminated with Salmonella typhimurium and Escherichia coli. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. 4th International Conference of Agricultural Sciences (AgInsight 2022), 26^th – 27^th January 2022. Pp 266-269.
4. L.N.M.P. Jayasinghe, S.U. Pathiranage, E.G.K.Y.C. Bandara, H.H.S. Pramodhi, K.V.D.M. Hasintha, H.C. Nadishani, D.N.N. Madushanka, K.H.M.A. Deepananda, H.A.D. Ruwandeepika (2022). Isolation and identification of Vibrio species from Macrobrachium rosenbergii cultured in selected five reservoirs in Uva and Southern provinces in Sri Lanka. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. 4th International Conference of Agricultural Sciences (AgInsight 2022), 26^th – 27^th January 2022. Pp. 233-237.
5. M.M.D.N.H. Gunathilake, S.U. Pathiranage, D.N.N. Madushanka, T.S.P. Jayaweera, H.A.D. Ruwandeepika. Decontaminating effect of Neolitsea cassia leaves extract on broiler chicken meat contaminated with Salmonella typhimurium and Escherichia coli. Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. 4th International Conference of Agricultural Sciences (AgInsight 2022), 26^th – 27^th January 2022. Pp 266-269.
6. S.U. Pathiranage, K.V.D.M. Hasintha, H.C. Nadishani, D.N.N. Madushanka, J.L.P.C. Randika, G.C.P. Fernando , T.S.P. Jayaweera , H.A.D. Ruwandeepika (2021). Effect of temperature on mono and dual species biofilms formed by Salmonella, E. coli and Proteus spp.5th International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University, IRCUWU 2021. Uva Wellassa University, July 1st and 2nd , 2021.
7. M.M.D.N.H. Gunathilake, S.U. Pathiranage, D.N.N. Madushanka, J.L.P.C. Randika, G.C.P. Fernando, T.S.P. Jayaweera and H.A.D. Ruwandeepika (2021). Antibacterial effect of Neolitsea cassia extract on Salmonella and Escherichia coli. International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2021 (ISAE 2021). University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, May 7th, 2021.Pp 109.
8. K.V.D.M. Hasintha, S.U. Pathiranage, H.C. Nadishani, D.N.N. Madushanka, J.L.P.C. Randika, G.C.P. Fernando, N. D. Uduwawithana, K.M.D. Maduwanthi, T.S.P. Jayaweera and H.A.D. Ruwandeepika (2021). Influence of nutritional level on mono- and dual-species biofilm formation by Escherichia coli, Salmonella and Proteus. International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2021 (ISAE 2021). University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, May 7th, 2021.Pp 109.
9. H.C. Nadishani, S.U. Pathiranage, K.V.D.M. Hasintha, D.N.N. Madushanka, J.L.P.C. Randika, G.C.P. Fernando, T.S.P. Jayaweera and H.A.D. Ruwandeepika (2021). Biofilm formation of mono and dual Bacterial Species (Escherichia coli and Salmonella) on different food contact surfaces. International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2021 (ISAE 2021). University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, May 7th, 2021.Pp 129.
10. Pathiranage, S. U., Madushanka, D. N. N., Hasintha, K. V. D. M., Nadishani, H. C., Fernando, G. C. P., Jayaweera, T. S. P., & Ruwandeepika, H. A. D. Quantification of Biofilms by Salmonella, E. coli and Proteus Spp.. Annual Research Sessions-Proceedings Page 48. 10^th Annual Research Session of Sabaragamuwa University (ARS-SUSL-2020), Belihuloya, Sri Lanka, December 16^th 2020.
11. Manjula P.S. Magamage D.N.N. Madushanka and H.A.D. Ruwandeepika and (2019). Effect of vascular endothelial growth factor 165a (VEGF 165a) and stem cell factor (SCF)/KIT-ligand (KL) on porcine primordial follicles development in-vitro. International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2019 (ISAE 2019). University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka, February 28th, 2019.Pp 66.
12. D.N.N. Madushanka, Manjula PS Magamage, W.R.A.S. Mayurawansha. Effect of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor 165 b and (VEGF165b) KIT-ligand/Stem Cell Factor (SCF) on Porcine Primordial Follicle Viability In vitro. Annual Research Sessions- Creating a unified foundation for the environmental, cultural and socioeconomic sustainability through research and innovation, Proceedings Page 10. 8^th Annual Research Session of Sabaragamuwa University (ARS-SUSL-2018), Belihuloya, Sri Lanka, December 19^th 2018.
13. Manjula PS Magamage, D.N.N. Madushanka, W.R.A.S. Mayurawansha. Effect of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor 165 a and 165b on Porcine Primordial Follicle Viability In vitro. Annual Research Sessions- Creating a unified foundation for the environmental, cultural and socioeconomic sustainability through research and innovation, Proceedings Page 51. 8^th Annual Research Session of Sabaragamuwa University (ARS-SUSL-2018), Belihuloya, Sri Lanka, December 19^th 2018.
14. D.N.N. Madushanka, W.R.A.S.Mayurawansha, H.A.D.Ruwandeepika, Manjula PS.Magamage. Effect of vascular endothelial growth factor 165a on initiation of porcine primordial follicle development under the short-term culture system ID 105/A, Sri Lanka Association of Advancement of Science Proceedings of the 75th Annual Sessions Open University of Sri Lanka, Colombo 04-08 December 2017.
15. Ranasingha, VM, Madushanka, DNN, Bandara,AMS, Magamage,MPS (2017). Body Condition Score and Locomotion Score Help to Predict Reproductive and Health Performances of Dairy Cattle Reared Under the Intensive Management System in Sri Lanka. Symposium, Proceedings January 19th 2017, Pages 215-17, International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2017, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka
16. Madushanka, DNN Padmakumara, HMS, Kumarasinghe, GDN,. Sanjeewa, MPK, Magamage, MPS (2017). Effect of Two Different Bedding Systems on Udder Health Management of Dairy Cows. Symposium, Proceedings January 19th 2017 Pages 208-10, International Symposium on Agriculture and Environment 2017, University of Ruhuna, Sri Lanka.
17. W.R.A.S. Mayurawansha, D.N.N. Madushanka, D. G. Yasawthie, H.A.D. Ruwandeepika, Manjula PS Magamage. Optimization for Hematoxylin and Eosin Staining for Cultured Ovarian Cortical Stripes of Sus scrofa domesticus. Annual Research Sessions- Strengthening Research, Technological Development and Innovation for the Future, Proceedings Page 05. Eight Annual Research Session of Sabaragamuwa University (ARS-SUSL-2017), Belihuloya, Sri Lanka, December 14th 2017.
18. D.N.N. Madushanka, W.R.A.S. Mayurawansha, H.A.D. Ruwandeepika, Manjula PS Magamage.. Dose Regime Effect on Porcine Primordial Follicle Survival In Vitro; Perspectives of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor 165a in Culture Medium. Annual Research Session- Strengthening Research, Technological Development and Innovation for the Future, Proceedings Page 05. Eight Annual Research Session of Sabaragamuwa University (ARS-SUSL-2017), Belihuloya, Sri Lanka, December 14th 2017.
19. Jayasinghe, J.M.C.S., Jayaweera, T.S.P., Madushanka D.N.N. and Ruwandeepika H.A.D. (2014) Nisin (E234) as an alternative preservative to nitrite in the production of chicken sausage International Symposium on Agriculture and environment. Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, November 27, 2014, Pp 225-229.
20. Madushanka, D.N.N., Jayaweera, T.S.P., Jayasinghe, J.M.C.S. and Ruwandeepika H.A.D (2014). Effect of Organic Acids (Citric, Acetic, Lactic) and Natural Compounds (Nutmeg, Mace, Cardamom) on Salmonella Typhimurium in Broiler Chicken Meat International Symposium on Agriculture and environment. Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ruhuna, November 27, 2014, Pp 273-277.
21. Jayaweera T. S. P., Ruwandeepika H. A. D, Ranasinghe V. M., Yasawathie D. G., Madushanka D. N. N. and Jayasinghe J. M. C. S.. (2014). Effect of Aqueous Solution of Garlic (Allium sativum) on Reduction of Salmonella Typhimurium Contamination in Broiler Chicken Meat. International conference of Agricultural Science (Aginsight 2014), Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, January 9th and 10th 2014, Pp 35.
22. Madushanka D. N. N., Jayasinghe J. M. C. S., Mahanama R. M. R. B., Gamage H. G. C. L, Chaturanga J. P. T., Jayaweera T. S. P and Ruwandeepika H. A. D (2014). Effect of Feeding Curry Leaves (Murraya koenigii) on Gut Microflora of Broiler Chicken International conference of Agricultural Science (Aginsight 2014), Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, January 9^th and 10th 2014, Pp58.