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Explore diverse research on genetic variation, virological surveillance, and forensic DNA evidence in Sri Lanka, presented at various academic conferences and symposiums Conference Papers and Communications Page 1 of 2 Nirmani, M. D., Perera, K. L. N. S. & Galhena, G. H. (2020) A preliminary virological surveillance of field-caught adult Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus) and Aedes albopictus (Skuse) mosquitoes in selected sites in the District of Colombo and Gampaha of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of Annual Research Symposium 2020, University of Colombo; 44. De Mel, W. D. Y., Illeperuma, R. J., Fernando, S. P., Pusweldeniya, B. M. J. & Padmalal, U. K. G. K. (2019) Genetic variation of Elephas maximus maximus in Maduru Oya national park in Sri Lanka, age 2019: International Conference on Agriculture, Green Economics and Energy, Sapporo, Japan, 2019. Perera, N., Galhena, G. & Ranawaka, G. (2019) Development of a novel X-chromosomal STR based dacaplex PCR assay for the kinship analysis of Sinhalese population. Proceedings of the Open University Research Sessions (OURS 2019), Open University of Sri Lanka, P19. Available from: https://ours.ou.ac.lk/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Abastracts-Open-University-Research-Sessions-October-2019-19-20.pdf Perera, N., Galhena, G. & Ranawaka, G. (2019) Genetic profiling of six X-chromosomal STR loci among Tamil populations in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 39th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology. Institute of Biology Sri Lanka, P36. Perera, N., Galhena, G. & Ranawaka, G. (2019) Haplotype analysis of two X-chromosome STR clusters in Sinhalese population. Proceedings of Annual Research Symposium, University of Colombo, P230. Nirmani, M. D., Perera, K. L. N. S. & Galhena, G. H. (2019) Suitability of six microsatellite markers for evolutionary genetic studies of Asian tiger mosquitoes in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of Annual Research Symposium. University of Colombo; 227. Nirmani, M. D., Perera, K. L. N. & Galhena, G. H. (2019) Microsatellite marker-based population dynamics of the dengue vector, Aedes albopictus in Wet and Dry Zones of Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 75th Annual Sessions of The Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science; 79. Pusweldeniya, B. M. J. & Illeperuma, R. J. (2018) The success of cigarette and beedi butts as forensic DNA evidence in Sri Lanka. Annual Scientific Sessions of the Medico-Legal Society of Sri Lanka, Colombo, 2018. Nirmani M. D., Perera, K. L. N. & Galhena, G. H. (2017) The effect of extensive mosquito migration on dengue control as revealed by phylogeny of dengue vector Aedes aegypti. World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, International Science Index, Medical and Health Sciences, 4(12), 304. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/327305382_The_Effect_of_Extensive_Mosquito_Migration_on_Dengue_Control_as_Revealed_by_Phylogeny_of_Dengue_Vector_Aedes_aegypti Nirmani M. D, Perera, K. L. N. & Galhena, G. H. (2017) A comparison of genetic variability of dengue vectors using microsatellite and EPIC markers. Proceedings of Annual Research Symposium 2017, University of Colombo; 268. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/327305343_A_comparison_of_genetic_variability_of_dengue_vectors_using_microsatellite_and_EPIC_markers Nirmani M. D., Perera, K. L. N. & Galhena, G. H. (2017) Genetic diversity and population dynamics of dengue vectors Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus in selected localities in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 73rd Annual Sessions of The Sri Lanka Association for the Advancement of Science; 169. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/327305541_Genetic_diversity_and_population_dynamics_of_dengue_vectors_Aedes_aegypti_and_Aedes_albopictus_in_selected_localities_in_Sri_Lanka Tharaka, K. P. D. & Illeperuma, R. J. (2017) Amount of DNA in forensic hair evidence play minor role in success for conventional nuclear DNA testing, Annual Scientific Sessions of the Medico-Legal Society of Sri Lanka, Colombo, 2017. Nirmani, M. D., Gangani, P. D., Perera, K. L. N. & Galhena, G. H. (2016) Aedes aegypti population dynamics help evaluation of current vector control measures in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of Annual Research Symposium 2016, University of Colombo; 282. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/327305108_Aedes_aegypti_population_dynamics_help_evaluation_of_current_vector_control_measures_in_Sri_Lanka Gangani, P. D., Nirmani, M. D., Perera, K. L. N. & Galhena, G. H. (2016) Microsatellite markers reveal high genetic diversity among principal dengue vector, Aedes aegypti in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 36th Annual sessions of the Institute of Biology; 42. Nirmani, M. D., Gangani, P. D., Perera, K. L. N. & Galhena, G. H. (2016) Long distance passive migrations may explain the low genetic differentiation in principal dengue vector (Aedes aegypti) in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 36th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology; 43. Nirmani, M. D., Perera, K. L. N. & Galhena, G. H. (2015) Microsatellite markers reveal the spatial genetic structure of dengue vector Aedes aegypti in selected areas in Colombo district. Proceedings of the 35th Annual sessions of the Institute of Biology; 54. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/327305566_Microsatellite_markers_reveal_the_spatial_genetic_structure_of_dengue_vector_Aedes_aegypti_in_selected_areas_in_Colombo_district Nirmani, M. D., Madusanka, R. A., Perera, K. L. N. & Galhena, G. H. (2015) Use of ovitrap surveillance in assessing dengue outbreak risk in selected areas in Colombo district. Proceedings of Peradeniya University International Research Sessions 2015, University of Peradeniya; 229. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/327305370_Use_of_ovitrap_surveillance_in_assessing_dengue_outbreak_risk_in_selected_areas_in_Colombo_district Nirmani, M. D., Perera, K. L. N. & Galhena, G. H. (2015) Vector surveillance suggests an enhanced vector status for Ae. albopictus compared to Ae. aegypti in the Kandy district. Proceedings of Annual Research Symposium 2015, University of Colombo; 112. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/327305462_Vector_surveillance_suggests_an_enhanced_vector_status_for_Ae_albopictus_compared_to_Ae_argypti_in_Kandy_district Nirmani, M. D., Perera, K. L. N. & Galhena, G. H. (2015) Oviposition activity of dengue vectors in response to two different organic infusions. Proceedings of Annual Research Symposium 2015, University of Colombo; 113. Nirmani, M. D., Perera, K. L. N. & Galhena, G. H. (2015) Feasibility of using Exon-Primed Intron-Crossing (EPIC) markers to detect the genetic variation of a dengue vector in Sri Lanka. Proceedings of the 35th Annual Sessions of the Institute of Biology Sri Lanka; 60. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/327305637_The_feasibility_of_using_Exon-Primed_Intron-Crossing_EPIC_markers_to_detect_the_genetic_variation_of_a_dengue_vector_in_Sri_Lanka Kamaral, L. C. J., Perera, S. A. C. N., Perera, K. L. N. S. & Dasanayake, P. N. (2014). Population Structure of Sri Lanka yellow dwarf coconut variety as revealed by SSR markers. International Conference on Multidisciplinary Approaches 2014 (ICMA) pp 150. De Silva, W. H., Kamaral, L. C. J., Mohotti, S. N. K. & Perera, K. L. N. S. (2014) Development and validation of an allelic ladder for D18S51 short tandem repeat (STR) locus. Wayamba International Conference (WinC 2014). pp 251. Kamaral, L. C. J., Perera, K. L. N. S., Dasanayake, P. N. & Perera S. A. C. N. (2013) Variation of Sri Lanka yellow dwarf coconut variety at microsatellite marker loci. Proceedings of the 69th Annual Sessions. SLAAS. Part 1, pp 40. Gunasekera, J. M. A., Jayasekera, G. A. U., Fernandopulle, N. D., Perera, K. L. N. & De Silva, A. D. (2010) Development of Transgenic Plants for Leaffolder (Cnaphalocrosis medinalis) Resistance in Local Rice Varieties. Annual Research Proceedings, University of Colombo. pp 120. Available from: http://192.248.16.117:8080/research/handle/70130/381?mode=full 1 2

Discover Genetech’s journal publications on genetic research and advancements in Sri Lanka, shaping the future of molecular diagnostics and biodiversity. Perera, N., Galhena, G. & Ranawaka, G. (2021) X-chromosomal STR based genetic polymorphisms and demographic history of Sri Lankan ethnicities and their relationship with global populations. Scientific Reports 11:12748. Available from: doi: 10.1038/s41598-021-92314-9 Perera, N., Galhena, G. & Ranawaka, G. (2021) Development of a 16 X-STR multiplex PCR system for kinship analysis and its applicability for the Sinhalese population in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Legal Medicine. 135:161–166. Available from: doi: 10.1007/s00414-020-02450-6 Nirmani, M. D., Perera, N. S. & Galhena, G. H. (2021) Population genetic dynamics of dengue vectors Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus in Sri Lanka: Baseline study for designing Wolbachia control method. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science. 41:1809–1821. Available from: doi: 10.1007/s42690-020-00395-2 Jayasinghearachchi, H. S., Francis, V. R., Sathkumara, H. D., Krishnananthasivam, S., Masakorala, J., Muthugama, T., De Silva, A. D. & Corea, E. M. (2021) Nonclonal Burkholderia pseudomallei Population in Melioidosis Case Cluster, Sri Lanka. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 27 (11). Available from: doi: 10.3201/eid2711.210219 Nirmani, M. D., Perera, N. S. & Galhena, G. H. (2020) The scope of Rp EPIC markers in population genetic studies: a preliminary study with dengue vectors. Journal of the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka, 48(3): 275-288. Available from: doi: 10.4038/jnsfsr.v48i3.9311 Dharmarathne, H. A. K. M., Weerasena, O. V. D. S. J., Perera, K. L. N. & Galhena, G. (2020) Genetic characterization of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) in Sri Lanka based on sequence polymorphism of COI gene. Journal of Vector Borne Diseases 57 (2):151–158. Available from: doi: 10.4103/0972-9062.310871 Powell, L. A., Miller, A., Fox, J. M., Kose, N., Klose, T., Kim, A. S., Bombardi, R., Tennekoon, R. N., de Silva, A. D., Carnahan, R. H., Diamond, M. S., Rossmann, M. G., Kuhn, R. J. & Crowe, J. E. Jr. (2020) Human mAbs Broadly Protect against Arthritogenic Alphaviruses by Recognizing Conserved Elements of the Mxra8 Receptor-Binding Site. Cell Host & Microbe. 28(5), 699-711.e7. Available from: doi: 10.1016/j.chom.2020.07.008 Mutucumarana, C. P., Bodinayake, C. K., Nagahawatte, A., Devasiri, V., Kurukulasooriya, R., Anuradha, T., De Silva, A. D., Janko, M. M., Østbye, T., Gubler, D. J., Woods, C. W., Reller, M. E., Tillekeratne, L. G. & Lantos, P. M. (2020) Geospatial analysis of dengue emergence in rural areas in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg. 114(6), 408-414. Available from: doi: 10.1093/trstmh/trz123 Grifoni, A., Voic, H., Dhanda, S. K., Kidd, C. K., Brien, J. D., Buus, S., Stryhn, A., Durbin, A. P., Whitehead, S., Diehl, S. A., De Silva, A. D., Balmaseda, A., Harris, E., Weiskopf, D. & Sette, A. (2020) T Cell Responses Induced by Attenuated Flavivirus Vaccination Are Specific and Show Limited Cross-Reactivity with Other Flavivirus Species. Journal of Virology. 94(10) Available from: doi: 10.1128/JVI.00089-20 Mapalagamage, M., Handunnetti, S. M., Wickremasinghe, A. R., Premawansa, G., Thillainathan, S., Fernando, T., Kanapathippillai, K., De Silva, A. D. & Premawansa, S. (2020) High levels of Serum Angiopoietin 2/1 Ratio at the Critical Stage of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever in Patients and Association with Clinical and Biochemical Parameters. J Clin Microbiol. 58(4). Available from: doi: 10.1128/JCM.00436-19 Nirmani M. D., Perera, K. L. N. & Galhena, G. H. (2019) Use of ovitrap surveillance to assess dengue outbreak risks in selected dengue endemic areas in Sri Lanka. Sri Lankan Journal of Biology 4(2): 32-46. Available from: doi: 10.4038/sljb.v4i2.39 Tian, Y., Seumois, G., De-Oliveira-Pinto, L. M., Mateus, J., Herrera-de la Mata, S., Kim, C., Hinz, D., Goonawardhana, N. D. S., de Silva, A. D., Premawansa, S., Premawansa, G., Wijewickrama, A., Balmaseda, A., Grifoni, A., Vijayanand, P., Harris, E., Peters, B., Sette, A. & Weiskopf, D. (2019) Molecular Signatures of Dengue Virus-Specific IL-10/IFN-g Co-producing CD4 T cells and their Association with Dengue Disease. Cell Rep. 29(13), 4482-4495.e4. Available from: doi: 10.1016/j.celrep.2019.11.098 Burel, J. G., Pomaznoy, M., Lindestam Arlehamn, C. S., Weiskopf, D., da Silva Antunes, R., Jung, Y., Babor, M., Schulten, V., Seumois, G., Greenbaum, J. A., Premawansa, S., Premawansa, G., Wijewickrama, A., Vidanagama, D., Gunasena, B., Tippalagama, R., de Silva, A. D., Gilman, R. H., Saito, M., Taplitz, R., Ley, K., Vijayanand, P., Sette, A. & Peters, B. (2019) Circulating T cell-monocyte complexes are markers of immune perturbations. Elife. Available from: doi: 10.7554/eLife.46045.001 Grifoni, A., Moore, E., Voic, H., Sidney, J., Phillips, E., Jadi, R., Mallal, S., De Silva, A. D., De Silva, A. M., Peters, B., Weiscopf, D. & Sette, A. (2019) Characterization of Magnitude and Antigen Specificity of HLA-DP, DQ, and DRB3/4/5 Restricted DENV-Specific CD4+ T Cell Responses. Front Immunol. Available from: doi: 10.3389/fimmu2019.01568 Jayasinghearachchi, H. S., Corea, E. M., Krishnananthsivam, S., Sathkumara, H. D., Francis, V. R., Abeysekere, T. R. & De Silva, A. D. (2019) Whole-Genome Sequences of Eight Clinical Isolates of Burkholderia Pseudomallei from Melioidosis Patients in Eastern Sri Lanka. Microbial Resour Announc. 8(33). Available from: doi: 10.1128/MRA.00645-19 Kose, N., Fox, J. M., Sapparapu, G., Bombardi, R., Tennekoon, R. N., De Silva, A. D., Elbashir, S. M., Theisen, M. A., Humphris-Narayanan, E., Ciaramella, G., Himansu, S., Diamond, M. S. & Crowe Jr, J. E. (2019) A lipid-encapsulated mRNA encoding a potently neutralizing human monoclonal antibody protects against chikungunya infection. Science Immunology. 4(35). Available from: doi: 10.1126/sciimmunol.aaw6647 Tian, Y., Babor, M., Lane, J., Seumois, G., Liang, S., Goonawardhana, N. D. S., De Silva, A. D., Phillips, E. J., Mallal, S. A., da Silva Antunes, R., Grifoni, A., Vijayanand, P., Weiskopf, D., Peters, B. & Sette, A. (2019) Dengue-specific CD8+ T cell subsets display specialized transcriptomic and TCR profiles. The journal of clinical investigation. 129(4), 1727-1741. Available from: doi: 10.1172/JCI123726 Vimonish, R., Galhena, G. H., Perera, K. L. N. & Magamage, M. P. S. (2018) PCR based approach for detection of bovine babesiosis in suspected carrier cattle and vector ticks in Sri Lanka. Journal of Agricultural Sciences – Sri Lanka, 13(1):55–65. Available from: doi: 10.4038/jas.v13i1.8300 Raut, R., Corbett, K. S., Tennekoon, R. N., Premawansa, S., Wijewickrama, A., Premawansa, G., Mieczkowski, P., Rückert, C., Ebel, G. D., De Silva, A. D. & de Silva, A. M. (2018) Dengue type 1 viruses circulating in humans are highly infectious and poorly neutralized by human antibodies. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA . 116(1), 227-232. Available from: doi: 10.1073/pnas.1812055115 Tillekeratne, L. G., Bodinayake, C. K., Simmons, R., Nagahawatte, A., Devasiri, V., Kodikara Arachchi, W., Nicholson, B. P., Park, L. P., Vanderburg, S., Kurukulasooriya, R., De Silva, A. D., Østybe, T., Reller, M. E. & Woods, C. W. (2018) Respiratory Viral Infection: An Underappreciated Cause of Acute Febrile Illness Admissions in Southern Sri Lanka. Am J Trop Med Hyg . 100 (3), 672-680. Available from: doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.18-0699 Grifoni, A., Costa-Ramos, P., Pham, J., Tian, Y., Rosales, S. L., Seumois, G., Sidney, J., De Silva, A. D., Premkumar, L., Collins, M. H., Stone, M., Norris, P. J., Romero, C. M. E., Durbin, A., Ricciardi, M. J., Ledgerwood, J. E., de Silva, A. M., Busch, M., Peters, B., Vijayanand, P., Harris, E., Falconar, A. K., Kallas, E., Weiskopf, D. & Sette, A. (2018) Cutting Edge: Transcriptional Profiling Reveals Multifunctional and Cytotoxic Antiviral Responses of Zika Virus-Specific CD8+ T Cells. J Immunol . 201 (12), 3487-3491. Available from: doi: 10.4049/jimmunol.1801090 Mapalagamage, M., Handunnetti, S., Premawansa, G., Thillainathan, S., Fernando, T., Kanapathippillai, K., Wickremasinghe, R., De Silva, A. D. & Premawansa, S. (2018) Is Total Serum Nitrite and Nitrate (NOx) Level in Dengue Patients a Potential Prognostic Marker of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever. Dis Markers . Available from: doi: 10.1155/2018/5328681 Fernando, S. J. A., Faiz, N. M., Handunnetti, S. M., De Silva, A. D., Dasanayake, W. M. D. K., Wickramasinghe, G. D., Karunatilake, R. M. C. H. & de Silva, N. R. (2018) Preliminary study on chronic granulomatous disease in Sri Lanka. Allergy Asthma Clin Immunol. 14, 37. Available from: doi: 10.1186/s13223-018-0264-7 Corea, E. M., de Silva, A. D. & Thevanesam, V. (2018) Melioidosis in Sri Lanka. Trop Med Infect Dis. 3(1). Available from: doi: 10.3390/tropicalmed3010022 Bodinayake, C. K., Tillekeratne, L. G., Nagahawatte, A., Devasiri, V., Kodikara Arachchi, W., Strouse, J. J., Sessions, O. M., Kurukulasooriya, R., Uehara, A., Howe, S., Ong, X. M., Tan, S., Chow, A., Tummalapalli, P., De Silva, A. D., Østbye, T., Woods, C. W., Gubler, D. J. & Reller, M. E. (2018) Evaluation of the WHO 2009 classification for diagnosis of acute dengue in a large cohort of adults and children in Sri Lanka during a dengue-1 epidemic. PLoS Negl Trop Dis . 12(2). Available from: doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0006258 Montoya, M., Collins, M., Dejnirattisai, W., Katzelnick, L. C., Puerta-Guardo, H., Jadi, R., Schildhauer, S., Supasa, P., Vasanawathana, S., Malasit, P., Mongkolsapaya, J., de Silva, A. D., Tissera, H., Balmaseda, A., Screaton, G., de Silva, A. M. & Harris, E. (2018) Longitudinal Analysis of Antibody Cross-Neutralization Following Zika and Dengue Virus Infection in Asia and the Americas. J Infect Dis . Available from: doi: 10.1093/infdis/jiy164 Premkumar, L., Collins, M., Graham, S., Liou, G. A., Lopez, C. A., Jadi, R., Balmaseda, A., Brackbill, J. A., Dietze, R., Camacho, E., De Silva, A. D., Giuberti, C., Dos Reis, H. L., Singh, T., Heimsath, H., Weiskopf, D., Sette, A., Osorio, J. E., Permar, S. R., Miley, M. J., Lazear, H. M., Harris, E. & de Silva, A. M. (2018) Development of Envelope Protein Antigens To Serologically Differentiate Zika Virus Infection from Dengue Virus Infection. J Clin Microbiol . 56(3). Available from: doi: 10.1128/JCM.01504-17 Page 1 of 3 Journal Publications 1 2 3

Explore DNA structure, genetic engineering, and practical lab techniques in this comprehensive 60-hour course. Learn about PCR, DNA fingerprinting, and more. Certificate Course in Gene Technology (60 hours) Who is this course for? This course is ideal for students who have completed their G.C.E. Advanced Level or Ordinary Level examinations and are planning to pursue higher studies in biology, biotechnology, or medicine. It offers the perfect foundation to confidently step into a university-level molecular biology programme, blending theoretical knowledge with extensive practical exposure. What you will learn 30 Hours of Multimedia-Assisted Lectures Introduction to gene technology, molecular biology and Recombinant DNA technology Proteins and proteomics DNA fingerprinting, GMOs & bioinformatics PCR, DNA sequencing & future biotech innovations 30 Hours of Hands-On Laboratory Practicals Micropipette handling & lab safety Reagent preparation & DNA extraction Spectrophotometric DNA quantification (Nanodrop) Plasmid DNA isolation & bacterial transformation Restriction Enzyme digestion & gel electrophoresis PCR (standard, multiplex) & RT-PCR Microscopy of mitotic cell division Polyacrylamide and Capillary Electrophoresis Course Highlights Learn from experienced scientists Get trained in modern molecular biology techniques Ideal for students applying to local & foreign universities Receive a certificate upon successful completion Course Dates, Duration and Fees Dates: Monday, 16th February 2026 - Friday, 27th February 2026 (excluding weekends and holidays) Time: 9.00 am - 4.30 pm Duration: 60 hours (10 days) Course Fee: LKR 64,500 per person View FAQs Contact us If you are interested in doing this course at Genetech, please submit the Inquiry Form below or email us at info@genetechsrilanka.com to receive further details. View Inquiry Form

Learn about Genetech’s commitment to ethical DNA typing with informed consent, strict confidentiality, adherence to legal provisions, and clear result interpretation. Ethical Guidelines DNA typing is performed ethically only with the informed consent of the individual whose DNA is being typed. The persons concerned will be informed about the consequences of the test. Where such consent cannot be given such as in the case of minors, the consent of the guardian has to be obtained. We will not undertake samples for parentage testing without written consent from all living parties who will be tested. In the instance of criminal casework, we adhere to provisions in the Law, with respect to taking samples from suspects, victims and other living individuals involved in the case. Strict confidentiality will be maintained at all times with respect to individuals being tested. The results of DNA typing tests and the conclusions drawn from them will be divulged only to the persons being tested, and Courts of Law which order such tests. The test result will be given in a numerical format; a Scientist from Genetech will interpret the results, drawing a clear, unambiguous conclusion, and express it in simple terms. DNA typing is performed by analysing non-coding regions of an individual's DNA. It does not give the analyst any information about the ethnicity, race, social background, physical or mental make up of that person. Therefore, no other genetic information will be retrieved from an individual's DNA.

Learn how to ace your Genetech interview: review your CV, know your qualifications, research the company and industry trends. Highlight your strengths, be authentic, dress appropriately, ask questions, and stay positive. Interview Tips The key to a successful job interview is in the preparation. Review The first thing you must do is look over your CV. If you have been invited to an interview, it is because we found your CV impressive. Qualifications It may sound simple, but know your qualifications. Interviewers will have an interest in modules you’ve covered and projects you have worked on. Think about how you can use your qualifications, skills and experience to prove that they align with our job description. Research Conduct some research about Genetech and specifically the role you are interviewing for, the interviewers will expect you to know a bit about the firm, and why you are interested in working for us. Future If you are aiming to pursue a career with Genetech, then you must have a good understanding of what is happening in the industry and how this may influence your future. Notes If it helps, you can take notes to your interview. There is nothing wrong with referring to notes but ensure you do not to read directly from them throughout the interview. Strengths We will be assessing your strengths throughout the interview. This will allow us to identify how you may perform in the role, and it makes it a much more enjoyable experience. This also provides you a great opportunity to reflect on what you are good at. At the interview, we want to get to know the real, authentic you. Thus, whilst you may want to learn about Genetech and go through your previous experiences ahead of your interview, there is no need to come with prepared responses. Furthermore, the examples you use when answering questions do not always have to be work based. Feel free to talk about relevant personal experiences where appropriate. The questions may be tapping into your strengths and there is no ‘correct’ thing to say. Thus, answer honestly based on what feels most natural to you. Impression You can create a good impression by knowing who you are going to meet and arriving on time. The interviewers will also be expecting you to wear suitable business wear. Use I Use ‘I’ instead of ‘We’ even if you talk about something you have done as a team. Keep in mind that we are interested in hearing about your achievements and what your contributions were. Body Language Maintain eye contact but you do not need to stare, and smile and enjoy your interview with a positive attitude. Moreover, relax and do not rush your answers. It is fine if you need a moment before answering a question. Be conscious of your hand use and avoid fidgeting with props, such as a notebook or pen, because it can make you lose concentration. If you make a mistake at the interview, do not worry because nobody is perfect. Worrying about your mistakes will have a negative impact on your performance. Question Do not be afraid to ask questions especially if you are not sure about something. It may demonstrate you have done your research and are genuinely interested. Be Positive Let go of the negative things in the past, aim positively but expect nothing in the future, and enjoy every moment without any attachment.

Discover Genetech's commitment to excellence in genetics research and services. Founded in 2002 by Dr. Maya B. Gunasekera, we adhere to ISO 15189 standards. Our Story Genetech was founded with the vision of making the benefits of biotechnology accessible to the people of Sri Lanka. In pursuit of this objective, we have become a pioneer in the field of molecular life sciences in Sri Lanka. We introduced molecular diagnostics and DNA fingerprinting technology to Sri Lanka, and have established ourselves as one of the most progressive and respected private scientific facilities in the country. At present, we are a multi-faceted institution and our activities can be broadly categorised into the following areas: Molecular diagnostics of infectious and genetic diseases DNA typing for paternity testing and forensic casework Teaching of basic to advanced molecular biology Training of personnel involved in molecular biology Genetically modified (GM) and other food testing Sex determination of birds Diagnostics of animal diseases Research in the molecular life sciences Customised biotechnology solutions Molecular biology products Genetech was founded in 2002 by Dr. Maya B. Gunasekera, who obtained her Bachelor of Science with a First Class from the University of Colombo (1980-1983) and her doctorate from the National Institute of Medical Research, UK (1985-1988). She was a Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Colombo for 11 Years where she was responsible for introducing Molecular Biology and Gene Technology to the curriculum of the Faculty of Science. She was a pioneer in the use of DNA testing in forensic casework in Sri Lanka. She developed a new molecular method for the detection of the dengue virus among numerous published research findings. Dr. Maya Gunasekera passed away in April 2006. Her husband Dhammika N. Gunasekera, who is an old boy of Royal College (1968-1981), an alumnus of the University of Colombo (1981-1984) and of Imperial College London (1986-1989) is now the owner of Genetech and the managing trustee of Genetech Research Institute. Dr. Maya B. Gunasekera Founder of Genetech Our staff consisting of qualified scientists works with strong ethical commitment to the values of the principles of life sciences, mainly molecular biology. Our dedicated staff work with high levels of commitment and integrity to maintain the quality of our services. Much of our portfolio embodies the development and introduction of DNA based solutions by combining the current technology with latest advances. At Genetech, we ensure that the standard of laboratory organisation, management, analysis methodology, precision, quality control and safety are maintained at levels recommended by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO 15189). All diagnostics tests conducted by us will initially undergo standard validation procedures prior to being used as a routine method of analysis. All the tests offered at Genetech are conducted onsite. We were named the winner of the National Science & Technology Award for Outstanding leadership in introducing advanced technologies and services presented by the National Science Foundation of Sri Lanka in 2008. Our Services View > Courses and Internships View > Research View > Our Leadership View >

Learn about Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease (PBFD) and how Genetech offers a PCR-based test for early detection. Submit feather or blood samples for reliable PBFD screening. Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease (PBFD) What is PBFD? Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease (PBFD) is a viral infection caused by a circovirus, primarily affecting parrots, cockatoos, and other psittacine birds. This virus leads to feather abnormalities and changes in beak formation. PBFD spreads through feather dust, faeces, and contaminated surfaces. The infection can be deadly in young birds and, in some cases, adult birds, as they may carry the virus without showing symptoms. As there is no specific treatment for PBFD, early detection is crucial for effective management through stringent quarantine and hygiene practices. Sample Collection Process To submit a sample for PBFD screening, follow these steps: Pluck 5-6 feathers from the bird’s chest area. Place the feathers in an envelope or a plastic zip-lock bag. Label the envelope or zip-lock bag with your bird ID (name, ring number, cage number, or other preferred identification). Complete the sample acceptance form and submit it along with the samples (available at the Genetech Reception or downloadable here ). You can submit the samples in person or by courier to: Genetech 54 Kitulwatte Road, Colombo 00800 For mail or courier submissions, place the sealed samples and completed sample acceptance form inside an envelope. We will notify you once the samples have been received. What we offer At Genetech, we offer a PCR-based screening test for PBFD using feather or blood samples. Contact us View Price List Sample Acceptance Sheet

Access Genetech Research Institute’s journal publications on genetic polymorphisms, kinship analysis, dengue vectors, and more, contributing to scientific advancements and innovation. Weiskopf, D., Bangs, D. J., Sidney, J., Kolla, R. V., De Silva, A. D., de Silva, A. M., Crotty, S., Peters, B. & Sette, A. (2015) Dengue virus infection elicits highly polarized CX3CR1+ cytotoxic CD4+ T cells associated with protective immunity. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 112(31), E4256-E4263. Available from: doi: 10.1073/pnas.1505956112 Krishnananthasivam, S., Fernando, A. N., Tippalagama, R., Tennekoon, R., De Man, J., Seneviratne, D., Premawansa, S., Premawansa, G. & De Silva, A. D. (2015) Evaluation of a commercial rapid test kit for detection of acute dengue infection. Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 46(4), 602-610. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/280836227_Evaluation_of_a_commercial_rapid_test_kit_for_detection_of_acute_dengue_infection Sathkumara, H. D., De Silva, N. R., Handunnetti, S. & De Silva, A. D. (2015) Genetics of common variable immunodeficiency: role of transmembrane activator and calcium modulator and cyclophilin ligand interactor. Int J Immunogenet. 42(4), 239-253. Available from: doi: 10.1111/iji.12217 Tillekeratne, L., Bodinayake, C., Nagahawatte, A., Vidanagama, D., Devasiri, V., Kodikara Arachchi, W., Kurukulasooriya, R., De Silva, A. D., Østybe, T., Reller, M. E. & Woods, C. W. (2015) An Under-Recognized Influenza Epidemic Identified by Rapid Influenza Testing, Southern Sri Lanka, 2013. American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene . 92(5), 1023-1029. Available from: doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.14-0708 Jayawardana, W. A. D., Jayasekera, G. A. U., Wijesundara, R. L. C., Dissanayake, D. M. N., Sooriyapathirana, S. D. S. S., Webadde, C. K., Perera, K. L. N. S., Gunapala, K. R. D. & Hettige, P. (2014). “Evaluation of DNA markers Linked to Blast Resistance Genes Pikh, Pitp and Pita for parental selection in Sri Lankan Rice Breeding”. Tropical Agricultural Research. 26(1), 82-95. Available from: doi: 10.4038/tar.v26i1.8074 Kamaral, L. C. J., Perera, S. A. C. N., Perera, K. L. N. S. & Dasanayake, P. N. (2014). Genetic Diversity of the Sri Lanka Yellow Dwarf Coconut Form as Revealed by Microsatellite Markers. Tropical Agriculture Research. Vol. 26 (1): 131-139. Available from: doi: 10.4038/tar.v26i1.8078 Weiskopf, D., Angelo, M. A., Bangs, D. J., Sidney, J., Paul, S., Peters, B., De Silva, A. D., Lindow, J. C., Diehl, S. A., Whitehead, S., Durbin, A., Kirkpatrick, B. & Sette, A. (2014) The Human CD8+ T Cell Responses Induced by a Live Attenuated Tetravalent Dengue Vaccine Are Directed against Highly Conserved Epitopes. J Virol. 89(1), 120-8. Available from: doi: 10.1128/JVI.02129-14 Corbett, K. S., Katzelnick, L., Tissera, H., Amerasinghe, A., de Silva, A. D. & de Silva A. M. (2014) Preexisting Neutralising Antibody Responses Distinguish Clinically Inapparent and Apparent Dengue Virus Infections in a Sri Lankan Pediatric Cohort. J Infect Dis. 211(4), 590-599. Available from: doi: 10.1093/infdis/jiu481 Tissera, H., Amarasinghe, A., De Silva, A. D., Kariyawasam, P., Corbett, K. S., Katzelnick, L., Tam, C., Letson, G. W., Margolis, H. S. & de Silva, A. M. (2014) Burden of Dengue Infection and Disease in a Pediatric Cohort in Urban Sri Lanka. American Journal of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene . 91(1), 132-137. Available from: doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.13-0540 Ocwieja, K. E., Fernando, A. N., Sherrill-Mix, S., Sundararaman, S. A., Tennekoon, R. N., Tippalagama, R., Krishnananthasivam, S., Premawansa, G., Premawansa, S. & De Silva, A. D. (2014) Phylogeography and Molecular Epidemiology of an epidemic strain of Dengue Virus Type 1 in Sri Lanka. American Journal of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene . 91(2), 225-234. Available from: doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.13-0523 Calis, J. J. A., Maybeno, M., Greenbaum, J. A., Weiskopf, D., De Silva, A. D., Sette, A., Kesmir, C. & Peters, B. (2013) Properties of MHC Class I Presented Peptides That Enhance Immunogenicity. PLoSComputBiol 9(10): e1003266. Available from: doi: 10.1371/journal.pcbi.1003266 Tissera, H. A., Amarasinghe, A., de Silva, A. M., Tam, C. C., De Silva, A. D., Letson, G. W. & Margolis, H. S. (2013) Surveillance of dengue in a community cohort in Metropolitan Colombo, Sri Lanka: part I methods and study population. Dengue Bulletin. 37, 141-159. Available from: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Anun_Chaikoolvatana/publication/266919317_GIS_Based_Surveillance_to_Support_DHF_Control_in_Thailand_from_2009_to_2011/links/543f70430cf21c84f23cd2d0.pdf#page=149 Tissera, H. A., Amarasinghe, A., de Silva, A. M., De Man, J. & De Silva, A. D. (2013) A comparison of an in-house IgM and IgG assay with a commercial Panbio kit, in a paediatric cohort in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Dengue Bulletin . 37, 101-106. Available from: http://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/204944/B5077.pdf;jsessionid=020BC61ACDC2C27C6A59AA5E97637C71?sequence=1 Tam, C. C., Tissera, H., de Silva, A. M., De Silva, A. D., Margolis, H. S. & Amarasinge, A. (2013) Estimates of dengue force of infection in children in Colombo, Sri Lanka. PLoSNegl Trop Dis. 7(6):e2259. Available from: doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0002259 Weiskopf, D., Angelo, M. A., de Azeredoa, E. L., Sidney, J., Greenbaum, J. A., Fernando, A. N., Broadwater, A., Kolla, R. V., De Silva, A. D., de Silva, A. M., Mattia, K. A., Doranz, B. J., Grey, H. M., Shresta, S., Peters, B. & Sette, A. (2013) Comprehensive analysis of dengue virus-specific responses supports an HLA-linked protective role for CD8+ T cells. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA . Available from: doi: 10.1073/pnas.1305227110 Rathnayake, N. R. M. K. N. D., Bentota, A. P., Dissanayake, D. M. N., Perera, K. L. N. S., Sooriyapathirana, S. D. S. S. & Jayasekera, G. A. U. (2012) DNA Markers RM 464A and RM 219 Haplotypes are Effective in Selecting Sub-1 locus for the Introgression of Submergence Tolerance into New Rice Varieties. Ceylon Journal of Science (Bio. Sci.) 41 (2): 125-136. Available from: doi: 10.4038/cjsbs.v41i2.5382 Tissera, H. A., Ooi, E. E., Gubler, D. J., Tan, Y., Logendra, B., Wahala, M. P. B. W., de Silva, A. M., Abeysinghe, M. R. N., Palihawadana, P., Gunasena, S., Tam, C. C., Amarasinghe, A., Letson, G. W., Margolis, H. S. & De Silva, A. D. (2011) New dengue virus type 1 genotype in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 17(11), 2053-2055. Available from: doi: 10.3201/eid1711.101893 Weiskopf, D., Yauch, L. E., Angelo, M. A., John, D. V., Greenbaum, J. A., Sidney, J., Kolla, R. V., De Silva, A. D., de Silva, A. M., Grey, H., Peters, B., Shresta, S. & Sette, A. (2011) Insights into HLA-Restricted T Cell Responses in a Novel Mouse Model of Dengue Virus Infection Point toward New Implications for Vaccine Design. J. Immunol. Available from: doi: 10.4049/jimmunol.1101970 Malavige, G. N., Rostron, T., Rohanachandra, L. T., Jayaratne, S. D., Fernando, N., De Silva, A. D., Liyanage, M. & Ogg, G. (2011) HLA Class I and Class II Associations in Dengue Viral Infections in a Sri Lankan Population. PLoS ONE 6(6): e20581. Available from: doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0020581 Seneviratne, D. B., Amuduwage, S., Weerasingam, S. & Fernandopulle, N. D. (2010) Hepatitis C virus in healthy blood donors in Sri Lanka. Asian Journal of Transfusion Science. Available from: doi: 10.4103/0973-6247.75976 Tissera, H. A., De Silva, A. D., Abeysinghe, M. R. N., De Silva, A. M., Palihawadana, P., Gunasena, S., Tam, C. C., Gamage, T. M., De Silva, T., Rajapaksa, L. C., Amarasinghe, A., Letson, G. W. & Margolis, H. S. (2010) Dengue Surveillance in Colombo, Sri Lanka: Baseline seroprevalence among children. Procedures in Vaccinology 2: 2010) 109-112. Available from: doi: 10.1016/j.provac.2010.03.020 Illeperuma, R. J., Markalanda, D., Fernanadopulle, N. D. & Ratnasooriya, W. D. (2010). Genetic variation at 11 autosomal STR loci in the aboriginal people, the Veddahs of Sri Lanka. Forensic Science international: Genetics 4 (2010) 142. Available from: doi: 10.1016/j.fsigen.2009.05.007 Illeperuma, R. J., Markalanda, D., Mountain, J. L., Ratnasooriaya, W. D., Fernandopullae, N. D. & Bamshad, M. J. (2010) Haplotype data for 12 Y-chromosome STR loci of Sri Lankans. Forensic Science international: Genetics 4 (2010) e119e120. Available from: doi: 10.1016/j.fsigen.2009.10.003 Kanakaratne, N., Wahala, W. M. P. B., Messer, W. B., Tissera, H. A., Shahani, A., Abeysinghe, N., Thevanesam, V., de Silva, A. M. & Gunasekera, M. (2009) Severe dengue epidemics in Sri Lanka: 2003-2006. Journal of CDC-Emerging Infectious Diseases. 15 (2). Available from: doi: 10.3201/eid1502.080926 Illeperuma, R. J., Mohotti, S. N. K., De Silva, M. T., Fernandopulle, N. D. & Ratnasooriya, W. D. (2008) Genetic Profile of 11 Autosomal STR Loci Among the Four Major Ethnic Groups in Sri Lanka, Forensic Science International: Genetics 3 (3): 105-106. Available from: doi: 10.1016/j.fsigen.2008.10.002 Senevirathna, D., Ranaweera, D., Abeysekera, D., Kanakarathana, N., De Silva, D., Abeysundara, S., Samaraweera, P., Jayasinghe, S. & Fernandopulle, N. (2008) Genotypes of hepatitis C virus (HCV) in liver disease patients in Sri Lanka. Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health. 2008 Nov;39(6):1054-6. Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19062694/ Page 3 of 3 Journal Publications 1 2 3

Explore Genetech Research Institute’s cutting-edge life sciences research, collaborative projects, and technical services in Sri Lanka. Join us in advancing scientific innovation! Genetech Research Institute Genetech Research Institute (GRI) is a private, not-for-profit organisation that has been established with the vision of allowing objective oriented, independent scientific research in the field of life sciences in Sri Lanka. GRI has a staff of scientists and technical staff as well as a state-of-the-art Molecular Biology and Biochemistry research laboratory. GRI welcomes external researchers to inquire about collaborating with its scientific staff to carry out research in an efficient, dynamic environment. GRI is supported technically and scientifically by Genetech, which is Sri Lanka's first biotechnology company, and the premier practitioner of biotechnology in Sri Lanka. Publications Our scientists have contributed immensely in numerous journal publications and scientific conferences related to Molecular Biology. Student projects We have funded and facilitated undergraduate and postgraduate projects for students from many universities in Sri Lanka. Collaborative projects Collaboration is at the core of everything we do, and this includes working effectively with external researchers. Technical Services Our technical staff analyse samples provided by external researchers and deliver accurate results. Research Policies Our policies allow external researchers to access various facilities that will help meet their objectives. Legal & Ethical Guidelines We conform with all existing Laws of Sri Lanka regarding the performance of scientific research.

Explore Genetech’s comprehensive FAQs to learn about our diverse internships, training programmes, and courses in Molecular Biology and Gene Technology. Find out about eligibility, fees, schedules, and more. Frequently Asked Questions What are the internships/training programmes/courses currently being offered at Genetech? A summary of the internships/training programmes/courses offered is given in the following document. Are foreigners eligible to enrol in an internship/training programme/course at Genetech? Is there a difference in programme/course fee? Yes, we warmly welcome students from all over the world to enrol in our internships/training programmes/courses. For international students requiring a visa to enter Sri Lanka, we would be delighted to provide a letter confirming your enrolment. There is no difference in the fee charged. What is the duration of the internships/programmes/courses offered and on what days will these be conducted? They are normally held on consecutive working days over the stipulated duration (excluding holidays and weekends) from 9.30am to 4.30pm. *Please note that there can be slight modifications to the times and dates specified. What are the prerequisite qualifications required to enrol in an internship/training programme/course at Genetech? No prerequisite qualifications are required to enrol in any internship/training programme/course at Genetech. Enrolment can be done by paying the required fee on or before the starting date and filling in a form with your details on the starting date. Do you charge an extra registration fee? No, 10% of the final fee is normally taken as the registration fee in order to reserve your place for the relevant internship/programme/course as limited places will be available, this fee is non-refundable and needs to be paid before five working days of the scheduled start date. Do you offer any paid internships or any training programmes/courses free of charge or discounted rates? No, we do not offer any paid internships or training programmes/courses free of charge or at discounted rates. Do you offer accommodation, meals and/or transport services for trainees/interns? We do not offer accommodation, meals or transport services to participants at this time. How can I receive more information or ask specific questions about the available internships/training programmes/courses at Genetech? Further queries can be sent to the Genetech School of Gene Technology by contacting +94112696992 or via the official email address info@genetechsrilanka.com . Can I carry out my research work at Genetech? Yes, we can provide the facilities to accommodate undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD research work related to the Molecular Biology and Gene Technology. Do you offer acceptance letters for visa applications? Yes, contact info@genetechsrilanka.com for more information.

Join our hands-on practical courses and gene technology workshops for A/L students and teachers. Hands-on training in PCR, DNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, and more. Fees start at Rs. 6,000. Min 10 students/session. Laboratory Practical Courses for A/L Students and Teachers One day workshop on gene technology Laboratory safety and handling of micropipettes Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) DNA extraction for human blood Preparation of agarose gels and agarose gel electrophoresis Exam-oriented Q & A discussion on Unit 7 of the Advanced Level syllabus Medium of Instruction: Bilingual (English/Sinhala) Fee: Rs. 5,000 per person Three day course on gene technology qPCR (Real time PCR) - Theory and Practicals Laboratory safety and handling of micropipettes Extraction of DNA from human blood and plants Preparation of agarose gels and agarose gel electrophoresis Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and gel electrophoresis of PCR products Basics in DNA profiling, DNA fingerprinting and DNA typing Basics in applications of PCR in disease diagnosis Fee: Rs. 18 ,000 per person (Minimum 10 students per session) View FAQs Contact us If you are interested in doing this course at Genetech, please submit the Inquiry Form below or email us at info@genetechsrilanka.com to receive further details. View Inquiry Form