Printha Wijesinghe

Project Description

Characterization of brain and retinal degenerations in Alzheimer's disease
Tear fluid microRNAs as Biomarkers in Alzheimer's disease
Understand the role of Apolipoprotein E in the pathogenesis of sporadic Alzheimer's disease
Understand the amyloid beta clearance mechanisms at the inner blood-retina barrier (iBRB)
Neuroprotective effects of natural products

Research Classification

  • Neurodegeneration
  • Neuroinflammation

Research Interests

  • Neurodegeneration, MicroRNAs, Alzheimer's disease, Clearance mechanisms, Biomarkers

Research Methodology

  • TaqMan microRNA Assays
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • RT-qPCR
  • Cell culture
  • Immunofluorescence Confocal Microscopy
  • Data analysis
  • Scientific Writing
  • Nanobody staining
  • Bioinformatics
  • Systematic reviews & Meta-analysis

Faculty

Faculty of Medicine