H. M. Suranji Wijekoon

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Dr. H. M. Suranji Wijekoon

BVSc(Peradeniya),MPhil,Ph.D. in Veterinary Surgery(Hokkaido, Japan)
Senior Lecturer
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Veterinary Teaching Hospital,
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences,
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine & Animal Science,
University of Peradeniya,
Peradeniya,20400

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Email: suranjisk@gmail.com
suranji@vet.pdn.ac.lk

  • Japanese Government Scholarship for PhD study under “Special Selection Quota for International Student 2014” (Program for Leading Graduate Schools), Hokkaido University, Japan.-2014
  • “Best oral presenter award”, Sapporo Summer Seminar for One Health conference, Hokkaido University, Japan-2016
  • Hokkaido University, Leading Program Travel Grant- ASBMR Conference, USA, 2015
  • Hokkaido University, Leading Program Travel Grant- Internship at Glasgow University 2016
  • Hokkaido University, Leading Program Travel Grant- BMJD Conference, Spain, 2016
  • Hokkaido University, Leading Program Travel Grant- JSVS Conference, Nihon University, Japan, 2016
  • Hokkaido University, Leading Program Travel Grant- Collaborative Research at Washington University, 2017
  • Hokkaido University, Leading Program Travel Grant- JSVS Conference, Kagoshima University, Japan, 2017

  • 2015- Trained as a Teaching Fellow at Hokkaido University, Japan.
  • 2014-2017- Teaching assistant at Laboratory of Veterinary Surgery and Laboratory of Physiology.
  • 2013.10 -2014.3 – Temporary Lecturer, Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, University of Peradeniya .
  • 2011.5-2013.5- Temporary Lecturer, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, University of Peradeniya

Stem cells for regenerative medicine and understanding mechanism of action of disease-modifying arthrosis drugs by studying the extensive reciprocal interaction between immune and skeletal systems that obvious relevant to pathogenesis of bone erosion seen in rheumatoid arthritis and similar disorders

Position Current Completed
Principle investigator 1
Co-investigator

    Completed Projects
  • Project Title: Evaluation of Single and Multiple uses of Canine Bone Marrow—Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Repair of Fractures in Sri Lankan Indigenous Dogs
  • Date Range: 2019 - 2021
  • Funding Body: University of Peradeniya
  • Position: Principle investigator

Position MPhil. / PhD. Current Completed
Co supervisor MPhil 1
Supervisor MPhil 1

  • Mijiddorj Tsogbadrakh, Takafumi Sunaga, Eugene Bwalya, Suranji Wijekoon, Ekkapol Akaraphutiporn, Yanlin Wang, Carol Mwale, Adiya Naranbaatar, Sangho Kim, Kenji Hosoya, Damdinsuren Alimaa and Masahiro Okumura. Clinical evaluation of pentosan polysulfate as a chondroprotective substance in native Mongolian horses. Japanese Journal of Veterinary Research. 2020. 68(3): 203-208.
  • Suranji Wijekoon H.M. Therapeutic Prospective of Stem Cells in Veterinary Practice- Mini Review. Open Access Journal of Veterinary Science & Research 4:2. 2019.
  • H.M. Suranji Wijekoon, MGTM Prasadinie, GADKK Gunathilaka, RMNS Nuwanshika and BMDN Kularatne. Calcinosis Circumscripta in Lingual Muscles of a Dog. EC Veterinary Science 5.7 (2020): 31-35.
  • Rathnadiwakara RWMH, De Silva DDN, Wijekoon HMS. Treatment of supracondylar femoral fractures in Young cats and dogs using “Arrow Pin” technique. J Vet Med Animal Sci. 2020; 3(1): 1017.
  • Suranji Wijekoon, SanghoKim, Eugene C. Bwalya , Jing Fang, Keisuke Aoshima, Kenji Hosoya, Masahiro Okumura. Anti-arthritis effect of pentosan polysulfate in collagen induced arthritis rats. Research in Veterinary Science 122: 179-185. 2019.
  • H.M. Suranji Wijekoon, Kazuhide Toyota, Sangho Kim, Jing Fang, Eugene C.Bwalya, Kenji Hosoya, Masahiro Okumura. Differentiation potential of synoviocytes derived from joints with cranial cruciate ligament rupture and medial patella luxation in dogs. Research in Veterinary Science 114: 370-377. 2017.
  • Suranji Wijekoon, Eugene C.Bwalya, Sangho Kim, Jing Fang, Kenji Hosoya, Masahiro Okumura. Chronological differential effects of pro-inflammatory cytokines on RANKL-induced osteoclast differentiation of canine bone marrow-derived macrophages. Journal of Veterinary Medical Science 79 (12): 2030–2035. 2017.
  • Suranji Wijekoon, Eugene C.Bwalya, Sangho Kim, Jing Fang, Kenji Hosoya, Masahiro Okumura Inhibitory effects of pentosan polysulfate on formation and function of osteoclasts derived from canine bone marrow. Journal of BMC Veterinary Research 14: 152. 2018.
  • Suranji Wijekoon, SanghoKim, Eugene C. Bwalya , Jing Fang, Keisuke Aoshima, Kenji Hosoya, Masahiro Okumura. Anti-arthritis effect of pentosan polysulfate in collagen induced arthritis rats. Research in Veterinary Science 122: 179-185. 2019.
  • Suranji Wijekoon, D.M.S. Munasinghe, K.A.N. Wijayawardhane, H.M.H.S. Ariyarathna, Neil Horadagoda, Jayanthe Rajapakse, D.D. Niranjala De Silva. Postmortem detection and histopathological features of canine spirocercosis-induced putative esophageal chondrosarcoma. Veterinary World 11(10): 1376-1379. 2018.
  • H.M. Suranji Wijekoon, D.D. Niranjala De Silva, D.M.S. Munasinghe, Jayanthe Rajapakse Characterization of antigenic property of adult Spirocerca lupi collected from esophageal nodules in dogs. Indian Veterinary Journal. Manuscript is in press. 2019.
  • Bwalya EC, Kim S, Fang J, Wijekoon HMS, Hosoya K, Okumura M. Effects of pentosan polysulfate and polysulfated glycosaminoglycan on chondrogenesis of canine bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells in alginate and micromass culture. Journal of Veterinary Medical Science 79(7): 1182–1190. 2017.
  • Bwalya EC, Kim S, Fang J, Wijekoon HMS, Hosoya K, Okumura M. Pentosan polysulfate inhibits IL-1β-induced iNOS, c-Jun and HIF-1α upregulation in canine articular chondrocytes. PLoS ONE. 2017;12(5): e0177144.
  • Bwalya EC, Kim S, Fang J, Wijekoon HMS, Hosoya K, Okumura M. Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium Restores the Phenotype of Dedifferentiated Monolayer Canine Articular Chondrocytes Cultured in Alginate Beads. Tissue Science and Engineering. 9:1. 2018.
  • Bwalya EC, Wijekoon HMS, Kim S, Fang J, Hosoya K, Okumura M. Independent chondrogenic potential of canine bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells in monolayer expansion cultures decreases in a passage-dependent pattern. Journal of Veterinary Medical Science 9;80(11): 1681-1687. 2018.
  • R. S. Kalupahana, L. Mughini-Gras, S. A. Kottawatta, H.M.S. Wijekoon, C. Gamage, J. A. Wagenaar. Weather correlates of Campylobacter prevalence in broilers at slaughter under tropical conditions in Sri Lanka. Epidemiology and Infection 146(8): 972-979. 2018.
  • M.G.T.M Prasadinie , G.A.D.K.K Gunathilaka, R.M.N.S Nuwanshika, B.M.D.M Kularathnae, H.M.S Wijekoon. Lingual Calcinosis Circumscripta in a Dog. 72nd Annual Scientific Sessions SLVA, 3rd, 5th July 2020, University of Peradeniya.
  • R.M.N.S. Nuwanshika, G.A.D.K.K. Gunathilaka, M.G.T.M. Prasadinie, D.D.N. De Silva, H.M.S. Wijekoon. Foreign body obstructions in gastrointestinal tract of dogs: a retrospective study. 72nd Annual Scientific Sessions SLVA, 3rd, 5th July 2020, University of Peradeniya.
  • C. Abeykoon, K.A.R.K. Perera, H.M.S. Wijekoon, D.D.N. De Silva. Primary leiomyosarcoma of the genital tract in dogs: A report of two cases. 72nd Annual Scientific Sessions SLVA, 3rd, 5th July 2020, University of Peradeniya.
  • G.A.D.K.K. Gunathilaka, R.M.N.S. Nuwanshika, M.G.T.M. Prasadinie, H.M.S. Wijekoon, D.D.N. De Silva. Perineal herniation in dogs: a retrospective study. 72nd Annual Scientific Sessions SLVA, 3rd, 5th July 2020, University of Peradeniya.
  • Thavayogarajah A., De Silva D. D. N. , Wijekoon H. M. S. Measurement of Tibial Plateau Angle: A Value that Predicts Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture. 72nd Annual Scientific Sessions SLVA, 3rd, 5th July 2020,
  • M.G.T.M. Prasadinie, D.D. Niranjala De Silva, Masahiro Okumura, H.M. Suranji Wijekoon. Modified in house double centrifugation method for preparation of homologous platelet rich plasma in dogs. Presented at conference on Sri Lanka Japan collaborative research (SLJCR). University of Peradeniya. August 2019.
  • R.W.M.H. Rathnadiwakara, D.D. N. de Silva, H.M.S. Wijekoon. Treatment of Supracondylar Femoral Fractures in Young Cats and Dogs: A Novel Approach Using The “Arrow Pin” Technique in Sri Lanka. 71st Annual Scientific session of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association. June, 2019
  • B.M.Y.I. Basnayake, D.D.N. de Silva, E.R.K.V Edirimanne, H.M.S. Wijekoon. A Rare Case of a Foetal Monster in a Female Labrador. 71st Annual Scientific session of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association. June, 2019
  • W. J. R Madushani, M.D.H.S. Mallikarachchi, E.R.K.V. Edirimanne, H.M.Suranji Wijekoon and D.D.N de Silva. Surgical Correction of Persistent Right Aortic Arch in a German Shepherd Pup. 71st Annual Scientific session of the Sri Lanka Veterinary Association. June, 2019.
  • Suranji Wijekoon, Eugene C. Bwalya, Keisuke Aoshima, Sangho Kim, Jing Fang, Kenji Hosoya, Masahiro Okumura. Anti-arthritic effect of pentosan polysulfate in rats with collagen induced arthritis (CIA). Presented for Young Scientist Forum of Sixth Annual Scientific Session Organized By Sri Lanka Association of Laboratory Animal Science (SLALAS), 2019.
  • Suranji Wijekoon, Eugene C. Bwalya, Keisuke Aoshima, Sangho Kim, Jing Fang, Kenji Hosoya, Masahiro Okumura. Anti-arthritic effect of pentosan polysulfate in rats with collagen induced arthritis (CIA). Japanese Society for Veterinary Science, Kagoshima University, Japan, 2017.
  • Suranji Wijekoon, Sangho Kim, Eugene C. Bwalya, Jing Fang, Keisuke Aoshima, Kenji Hosoya, Masahiro Okumura. Joint cytokine and biomarker quantification in collagen-induced arthritis rat treated with pentosan polysulfate. Sapporo Summer Seminar for One Health (SaSSOH) in Hokkaido University, Japan, 2017.
  • Suranji Wijekoon, Sangho Kim, Jing Fang, Eugene C. Bwalya, Kenji Hosoya, Masahiro Okumura. Chronological differential effects of pro-inflammatory cytokines on RANKL-induced Osteoclast differentiation of canine bone marrow derived macrophages. Presented at 4th World Congress on Controversies, Debates and Consensus in Bone, Muscle and Joint Diseases (BMJD), Barcelona, Spain 2016.
  • Suranji Wijekoon, Sangho Kim, Jing Fang, Eugene C. Bwalya, Kenji Hosoya, Masahiro Okumura. Inflammatory microenvironment in synovial tissue influences competency of osteoclastogenesis of osteoclast precursors derived from canine. Presented at 4th World Congress on Controversies, Debates and Consensus in Bone, Muscle and Joint Diseases (BMJD), Barcelona, Spain 2016.
  • Suranji Wijekoon, Kazuhide Toyota, Sangho Kim, Jing Fang, Eugene C. Bwalya, Kenji Hosoya, Masahiro Okumura. Differentiation potential of synoviocytes derived from joints with concurrent patella luxation or cranial cruciate ligament rupture in dogs. Japanese Society for Veterinary Science, Nihon University, Japan, 2016.
  • Suranji Wijekoon, Kazuhide Toyota, Sangho Kim, Jing Fang, Eugene C. Bwalya, Kenji Hosoya, Masahiro Okumura. Differentiation potential of synoviocytes derived from joints with comoon knee injuries in dogs. Sapporo Summer Seminar for One Health (SaSSOH) in Hokkaido University, Japan, 2016.
  • Suranji Wijekoon, Sangho Kim, Jing Fang, Eugene C. Bwalya, Kenji Hosoya, Masahiro Okumura. Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium Suppress RANK Ligand Induced Osteoclast Differentiation via IL-1R/TLR Signal Transduction Involving Fos- Jun/AP1 Transcriptional Regulator Complex Repression. Presented at American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR), Seattle, USA, 2015.
  • Suranji Wijekoon, Sangho Kim, Jing Fang, Eugene C. Bwalya, Kenji Hosoya, Masahiro Okumura. Temporal differential effects of pro-inflammatory cytokines on RANKL-induced osteoclast differentiation of canine bone marrow-derived macrophages. SaSSOH in Hokkaido University, Japan, 2015.
  • Eugene C. Bwalya, H.M. Suranji Wijekoon, Sangho Kim, Jing Fang, , Kenji Hosoya, Masahiro Okumura. Pentosan polysulfate inhibits IL-1β-induced iNOS, c- Jun and HIF-1α upregulation in canine articular chondrocytes. Japanese Society for Veterinary Science, Kagoshima University, Japan, 2017.
  • Eugene C. Bwalya, Sangho Kim, Jing Fang, H.M. Suranji Wijekoon, Kenji Hosoya, Masahiro Okumura. Pentosan polysulfate downregulates iNOS, c-JUN and HIF-1α expression in IL-1β-stimulated canine articular chondrocytes. OARSI 2016 world congress in Amsterdam, Netherlands, March 31st to April 3rd 2016.
  • 2016- 4th Student meeting of Leading Graduate Schools, Japan.
  • 2015- Teaching Fellow Training, Hokkaido University, Japan.
  • Eugene C. Bwalya, Sangho Kim, Jing Fang, H.M. Suranji Wijekoon, Kenji Hosoya, Masahiro Okumura. The effects of pentosane polysulphate and polysulphated glycosaminoglycan on chondrocytic differentiation of canine bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells in three dimensional alginate culture. OARSI 2015 world congress in Seattle, USA, April 30th to May 3rd, 2015.
  • Jing Fang, Sangho Kim, Eugene C. Bwalya, H.M.Suranji.Wijekoon, Kenji Hosoya, Masahiro Okumura. Physiochemical interaction of hyaluronic acid enhanced the function properties of canine chondrocytes in vitro. SaSSOH in Hokkaido University, Japan , September 16th 17th 2015.
  • Eugene C. Bwalya, Sangho Kim, Jing Fang, H.M. Suranji Wijekoon, Kenji Hosoya, Masahiro Okumura. Pentosan polysulfate downregulates iNOS, AP-1 and HIF-1α expression in IL-1β-stimulated canine articular chondrocytes. SaSSOH in Hokkaido University, Japan, September 16th 17th 2015.
  • Eugene C. Bwalya, Sangho Kim, Jing Fang, H.M. Suranji Wijekoon, Kenji Hosoya, Masahiro Okumura. Canine bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells undergo chondrogenic differentiation in passaged monolayer expansion cultures in the absence of chondroinductive growth factors. SaSSOH in Hokkaido University, Japan , September 24th 25th 2014.
  • Jing fang, Sangho Kim, Eugine Chisela Bwalya, H.M.Suranji Wijekoon, Kenji Hosoya, Masahiro Okumura. Effect of Hyaluronic Acid in Canine Chondrocytes in law Density Nutrients. SaSSOH in Hokkaido University, Japan, September 24th 25th 2014.
  • Contributed to 6th Asia-Pasific Workshop on Multi-Sectorial Collaboration for Prevention and Control Zoonosis, 2014, Japan.
  • Attended the 17th Joint Symposium between Seoul National University and Hokkaido University. November 2014. Graduate School of veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido University.
  • Somarathne, H.M.S., Edirimanne, E.R.K.V., Dangolla, A., Silva, D.D.N. 2011 Case report: Second order Horner’s syndrome in a dog. Peradeniya University Research Session, Sri Lanka, Vol 16.
  • Somarathne, H.M.S., De Silva, D.D.N., Rajapakse, R.P.V.J. Munasinghe, D.M.S. Wijayawardhane, K.A.N. and Horadagoda, N. 2014 histopathology of spirocerca lupi-induced Oesophageal lesions. Proceedings of the Peradeniya Univ. International Research Sessions, Sri Lanka, Vol. 18.
  • Kalupahana, R.S., Kottawatta, K.S.A., Somarathne, H.M.S., Hettiarachchi, G.C., Gamage , C.D., Abeynayake, P., Wagenaar, J.A. 2011 Unexpected seasonality of Campylobacter prevalence in broilers in the tropical climate of Sri Lanka .Submitted and accepted to be published in the journal relevant to CHRO 2011 international conference in Canada.
  • Perera, J.L.C.S., Gunawardene ,G.S.P.de S., Jagoda, S.S.deS., Somarathne, H.M.S., Dissanayake, H.D.A.P., Wijayawardhane, K.A.N., and Dangolla, A.2011 Clinico- Pathological and microbiological findings of infectious canine tracheobronchitis caused by Bordetella bronchiseptica infection in two pups. Peradeniya University Research Session, Sri Lanka, Vol 16.