Maneshka Karunananda

[Neelika Malavige @GMalavige]

Exciting #Immunology meeting happening in #srilanka. Do reserve the date. Abstract closing date on 30th November.

#immunity #research #earlycareer

[Neelika Malavige @GMalavige]

Please join us.

[Institute of Allergology and Immunology @aller_gyimm]

🦟 World Dengue Day: Dengue is rising fast as mosquitoes spread to new areas.

🩺 No specific treatment exists yet.

🔬 NS1 negative? You could still have dengue.

✅ See a doctor by Day 3 & clear breeding sites.

#WorldDengueDay #DengueAwareness #PublicHealth

[Neelika Malavige @GMalavige]

Our New preprint: #Chikungunya seroprevalence and population immunity 🦟

Understanding exposure and immunity gaps is key to predicting outbreaks and guiding public health responses.

#Chikungunya #Epidemiology #GlobalHealth #Arboviruses

@aller_gyimm

https://t.co/NMnZHjZC5U

[Institute of Allergology and Immunology @aller_gyimm]

🎉 Official Opening: Institute of Allergology & Immunology + Discovery Hub, Univ. of Sri Jayewardenepura — Jan 28.

📣Symposia: Jan 29 Infection & Immunity; Jan 30 Urticaria & Angioedema.

👉 See agendas.
‼️By invitation or prior registration only.
#IAIUS

[Maneshka Karunananda @ManeshkaK]

@aller_gyimm @usjp @chandi2012 @GMalavige Congratulations sir👏🏻 @chandi2012

[Institute of Allergology and Immunology @aller_gyimm]

👏🏻Congratulations to Prof. Chandima Jeewandara on being appointed the first Director of the Institute of Allergology and Immunology.

🔬A landmark moment for our newly established institute at @usjp, advancing immunology, allergology, molecular medicine & biomedical engineering.

[Neelika Malavige @GMalavige]

Sharing the results of an island wide SARS-COV-2 seroprevalence study done some time ago, following the @WHO #UNITY study protocols.

Overall vaccination rates among eligible children was 74.2%.

https://t.co/U1CitRwViU

[Neelika Malavige @GMalavige]

Our opinion with @Rukie_deAlwis highlights #chikungunya’s rising threat across South Asia. Urgent priorities: surveillance + understanding chronic illness to guide treatment for those affected.

@aller_gyimm @dukenus

https://t.co/af22IR8E6y

[Institute of Allergology and Immunology @aller_gyimm]

This week we had the pleasure of hosting our collaborators from Singapore - Prof. Tsin Wen Yeo, Prof. Rukie de Alwis, Dr. Andrew Teo and Dr. Siew Wai Fong - to work with us on advancing research into Chikungunya.💡🦟
#chikungunya #mosquito #outbreaks #collaboration #iai #srilanka

[Institute of Allergology and Immunology @aller_gyimm]

🎉One month ago, we walked, ran, and rallied together - and what a difference we made!💛 Thanks to your incredible support, we’ve raised both awareness and essential funds to provide life-saving adrenaline autoinjectors for those living in fear of life-threatening anaphylaxis. 🙌🏻

[Institute of Allergology and Immunology @aller_gyimm]

🚶🏻‍♂️💥Tommorow’s the big day! Lace up your sneakers and join us for a walk and run that makes a difference!

Every step supports the donation of life-saving yet often unaffordable adrenaline autoinjectors to those who experience sudden, life-threatening allergic reactions.💪🏻✨

[Institute of Allergology and Immunology @aller_gyimm]

🚨Anaphylaxis 101: What You Must Know to Save a Life!💉 Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that can be life-threatening-but with the right knowledge, you can save a life. Here, Prof. Chandima Jeewandara (Professor in Allergy) provides key information everyone should know.

[Institute of Allergology and Immunology @aller_gyimm]

⏳ Just 7 Days Left! ⏳

👟 Join the 2.5km walk or 5km run to help fund life-saving adrenaline autoinjectors.

The Run
📅 6th July 2025 | 🕖 6:00 AM
📍 Arcade Independence Square
🎽 T-shirt & refreshments included!

📝 Register now:
https://t.co/Ca78IVLveG

[Institute of Allergology and Immunology @aller_gyimm]

🚶‍♂️Lace up your sneakers and join us on a 2.5km walk- every step you take helps raise awareness on anaphylaxis, an allergic condition that debilitates many lives in Sri Lanka - and funds for adrenalin autoinjectors that patients with anaphylaxis need.🚶‍♂️

[Institute of Allergology and Immunology @aller_gyimm]

🗣 Calling on all running enthusiasts, athletes and anyone who’s down for a healthy dose of fun, in an effort to raise awareness on anaphylaxis- an allergic condition that debilitates many lives in Sri Lanka- and funds for adrenalin autoinjectors for patients with anaphylaxis! 🗣

[Neelika Malavige @GMalavige]

Run to support those with #anaphylaxis.

Registration link: https://t.co/80MTBy57s3

@chandi2012 @usjp

[Chandima Jeewandara @chandi2012]

A new COVID-19 variant known as NB.1.8.1 is contributing to a resurgence of cases globally. This variant, a sublineage of Omicron, has been designated a “Variant Under Monitoring” by the @WHO was first identified in January 2025 and has since been detected in multiple countries.

[Maneshka Karunananda @ManeshkaK]

@DinukaAri @TibutiusThanesh The lifeline just got a helpline😁 @DinukaAri