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Dr. Rasaratnam Karunaithas, Lecturer in Medical Laboratory Sciences, recently co-authored a research article titled "Association Between ABO or Rh Blood Groups and Chikungunya Virus Infection: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis", published in the journal Medicina (https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/61/8/1316). The study explores the potential relationship between blood group types and susceptibility to Chikungunya virus infection. The findings suggest that blood group O is significantly associated with an increased susceptibility to Chikungunya viral infection. However, no consistent associations were identified with other ABO or Rh blood groups. Given the considerable variability among studies and certain limitations, the authors emphasise the need for more rigorous and large-scale investigations to validate these..

Dr. Rasaratnam Karunaithas, Lecturer in Medical Laboratory Sciences, received the prestigious 'Award for Patented Innovation' from Mahidol University, Thailand, in recognition of his outstanding research conducted at the university during his PhD studies. He is one of the inventors of the patented work titled 'Method for preparing peptide from Garlic that has the ability to inhibit leukemic cells', which was granted Thailand Patent No. 22609. The award was announced on March 2, 2025, during the celebration of the 56th Anniversary of the Royal Naming Day and the 137th Anniversary of Mahidol..

Ms. Ysotha G, a student from the Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Jaffna, presented her research at the  International Research Conference in Health Sciences, 2025, SJP, where she was awarded Best Abstract for her study titled “Adherence to Tacrolimus and Its Influencing Factors in Renal Disease Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study.” Tacrolimus is an immunosuppressive medication with a narrow therapeutic window, commonly prescribed for kidney transplant recipients and patients with glomerulonephritis. The study aimed to study the adherence to tacrolimus and investigate factors influencing adherence among renal disease patients. The research was conducted as a single-centered, cross-sectional study at the Nephrology and Transplant Unit of the Teaching Hospital, Jaffna, using an interviewer-administered questionnaire. Among the 180 participants, 51.1% had glomerulonephritis, and..