Overview
Background
Dr. Jaya Seneviratne is a Senior Lecturer in Periodontology affiliated to the School of Dentistry, University of Queensland, Australia. Currently he serves as the Director of Higher Degree Research. Dr. Seneviratne is an internationally recognized academic and a researcher in the field of dentistry. His track record encompasses over 100 publications in renowned international journals, including all top journals in dental research, 12 book chapters and an edited book “Microbial Biofilms: OMICS Biology, Antimicrobials and Clinical Implications” Taylor & Francis CRC Press, 2017. He has successfully secured over US$ 7.11 million from competitive grants for his research and development work. Dr. Seneviratne served as the Secretary of the IADR-Asia Pacific Region (APR) from 2019-2022. He was also the Chairman of the Session Committee for the 2023 IADR General Meeting in Bogota, Colombia. Previously, he held the key positions as the Chairman of the IADR Constitution Committee and a member of the IADR Fellowship and Membership Committees. Currently, he is an Editorial board member of the Journal of Dental Research and Critical Reviews in Microbiology. Dr. Seneviratne has supervised both undergraduate and postgraduate students, mentoring them excel in their research work. His research mentees have received numerous prestigious awards from the IADR. His primary research interests include oral microbiome, oral biofilms, oral-systemic link and infection control.
Availability
- Associate Professor Jaya Seneviratne is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong
Research interests
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Oral-systemic link
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Oral microbiome
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Microbial biofilms
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Periodontal pathobiology
Works
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2021
Journal Article
Metagenomic sequencing provides new insights into the subgingival bacteriome and aetiopathology of periodontitis
Ng, Ethan, Tay, John R. H., Balan, P., Ong, Marianne M. A., Bostanci, Nagihan, Belibasakis, Georgios N. and Seneviratne, Chaminda J. (2021). Metagenomic sequencing provides new insights into the subgingival bacteriome and aetiopathology of periodontitis. Journal of Periodontal Research, 56 (2), 205-218. doi: 10.1111/jre.12811
2021
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Efficacy of commercial mouth-rinses on SARS-CoV-2 viral load in saliva: randomized control trial in Singapore
Seneviratne, Chaminda J., Balan, Preethi, Ko, Kwan Ki Karrie, Udawatte, Nadeeka S., Lai, Deborah, Ng, Dorothy Hui Lin, Venkatachalam, Indumathi, Lim, Kheng Sit, Ling, Moi Lin, Oon, Lynette, Goh, Bee Tin and Sim, Xiang Ying Jean (2021). Efficacy of commercial mouth-rinses on SARS-CoV-2 viral load in saliva: randomized control trial in Singapore. Infection, 49 (2), 305-311. doi: 10.1007/s15010-020-01563-9
2021
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Associations between salivary cytokines and periodontal and microbiological parameters in orthodontic patients
Chen, Yong, Wong, Wing Kit, Seneviratne, Jayampath C., Huang, Shuying, McGrath, Colman and Hagg, Urban (2021). Associations between salivary cytokines and periodontal and microbiological parameters in orthodontic patients. Medicine (United States), 100 (10) e24924, 1-7. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000024924
2021
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Casein phosphopeptide–amorphous calcium phosphate fluoride treatment enriches the symbiotic dental plaque microbiome in children
Widyarman, Armelia Sari, Udawatte, Nadeeka S., Theodorea, Citra Fragrantia, Apriani, Anie, Richi, Mario, Astoeti, Tri Erri and Seneviratne, Chaminda Jayampath (2021). Casein phosphopeptide–amorphous calcium phosphate fluoride treatment enriches the symbiotic dental plaque microbiome in children. Journal of Dentistry, 106 103582, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2021.103582
2021
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Proteomic analysis of Caspofungin-induced responses in planktonic cells and biofilms of Candida albicans
Li, Peng, Seneviratne, Chaminda J., Luan, Qingxian and Jin, Lijian (2021). Proteomic analysis of Caspofungin-induced responses in planktonic cells and biofilms of Candida albicans. Frontiers in Microbiology, 12 639123, 1-11. doi: 10.3389/fmicb.2021.639123
2021
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Persistent inhibition of Candida albicans biofilm and hyphae growth on titanium by graphene nanocoating
Agarwalla, Shruti Vidhawan, Ellepola, Kassapa, Silikas, Nikolaos, Castro Neto, A. H., Seneviratne, Chaminda Jayampath and Rosa, Vinicius (2021). Persistent inhibition of Candida albicans biofilm and hyphae growth on titanium by graphene nanocoating. Dental Materials, 37 (2), 370-377. doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2020.11.028
2021
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Role of the oral microbiome, metabolic pathways, and novel diagnostic tools in intra-oral halitosis: a comprehensive update
Foo, Lean Heong, Balan, Preethi, Pang, Li Mei, Laine, Marja L. and Seneviratne, Chaminda Jayampath (2021). Role of the oral microbiome, metabolic pathways, and novel diagnostic tools in intra-oral halitosis: a comprehensive update. Critical Reviews in Microbiology, 47 (3), 359-375. doi: 10.1080/1040841X.2021.1888867
2021
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Probiotic therapy for periodontal and peri-implant health – silver bullet or sham?
Ng, E., Tay, J. R. H., Ong, M. M. A., Bostanci, N., Belibasakis, G. N. and Seneviratne, C. J. (2021). Probiotic therapy for periodontal and peri-implant health – silver bullet or sham?. Beneficial Microbes, 12 (3), 215-230. doi: 10.3920/BM2020.0182
2020
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A risk-based approach to the COVID-19 pandemic: the experience in National Dental Centre Singapore
Tay, John Rong Hao, Ng, Ethan, Ong, Marianne Meng Ann, Sim, Chelsia, Tan, Ken and Seneviratne, Chaminda Jayampath (2020). A risk-based approach to the COVID-19 pandemic: the experience in National Dental Centre Singapore. Frontiers in Medicine, 7 562728, 1-10. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2020.562728
2020
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Inhibitory effects of xylitol and sorbitol on Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans biofilms are repressed by the presence of sucrose
Chan, Ally, Ellepola, Kassapa, Truong, Thuyen, Balan, Preethi, Koo, Hyun and Seneviratne, Chaminda Jayampath (2020). Inhibitory effects of xylitol and sorbitol on Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans biofilms are repressed by the presence of sucrose. Archives of Oral Biology, 119 104886, 1-12. doi: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2020.104886
2020
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Multi-omics tools for studying microbial biofilms: current perspectives and future directions
Seneviratne, Chaminda J., Suriyanarayanan, Tanujaa, Widyarman, Armelia Sari, Lee, Lye Siang, Lau, Matthew, Ching, Jianhong, Delaney, Christopher and Ramage, Gordon (2020). Multi-omics tools for studying microbial biofilms: current perspectives and future directions. Critical Reviews in Microbiology, 46 (6), 759-778. doi: 10.1080/1040841X.2020.1828817
2020
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The role of dentists in COVID-19 is beyond dentistry: voluntary medical engagements and future preparedness
Seneviratne, Chaminda Jayampath, Lau, Matthew Wen Jian and Goh, Bee Tin (2020). The role of dentists in COVID-19 is beyond dentistry: voluntary medical engagements and future preparedness. Frontiers in Medicine, 7 566, 1-7. doi: 10.3389/fmed.2020.00566
2020
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The proteome of community living Candida albicans is differentially modulated by the morphologic and structural features of the bacterial cohabitants
Truong, Thuyen, Pang, Li Mei, Rajan, Suhasini, Wong, Sarah Sze Wah, Fung, Yi Man Eva, Samaranayake, Lakshman and Seneviratne, Chaminda Jayampath (2020). The proteome of community living Candida albicans is differentially modulated by the morphologic and structural features of the bacterial cohabitants. Microorganisms, 8 (10) 1541, 1-15. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms8101541
2020
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Lactobacillus plantarum 108 inhibits Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans mixed‐species biofilm formation
Srivastava, Neha, Ellepola, Kassapa, Venkiteswaran, Nityasri, Chai, Louis Yi Ann, Ohshima, Tomoko and Seneviratne, Chaminda Jayampath (2020). Lactobacillus plantarum 108 inhibits Streptococcus mutans and Candida albicans mixed‐species biofilm formation. Antibiotics, 9 (8) 478, 1-20. doi: 10.3390/antibiotics9080478
2020
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Oral microbiome-systemic link studies: perspectives on current limitations and future artificial intelligence-based approaches
Seneviratne, Chaminda Jayampath, Balan, Preethi, Suriyanarayanan, Tanujaa, Lakshmanan, Meiyappan, Lee, Dong-Yup, Rho, Mina, Jakubovics, Nicholas, Brandt, Bernd, Crielaard, Wim and Zaura, Egija (2020). Oral microbiome-systemic link studies: perspectives on current limitations and future artificial intelligence-based approaches. Critical Reviews in Microbiology, 46 (3), 288-299. doi: 10.1080/1040841X.2020.1766414
2020
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Predictive nephrotoxicity profiling of a novel antifungal small molecule in comparison to amphotericin B and voriconazole
Udawatte, Nadeeka S., Kang, Sung Wook, Wang, Yue, Arumugam, Thiruma V. and Seneviratne, Chaminda J. (2020). Predictive nephrotoxicity profiling of a novel antifungal small molecule in comparison to amphotericin B and voriconazole. Frontiers in Pharmacology, 11 511. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2020.00511
2020
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Proteomics analysis of Candida albicans dnm1 haploid mutant unraveled the association between mitochondrial fission and antifungal susceptibility
Truong, Thuyen, Zeng, Guisheng, Lim, Teck Kwang, Cao, Tong, Pang, Li Mei, Lee, Yew Mun, Lin, Qingsong, Wang, Yue and Seneviratne, Chaminda Jayampath (2020). Proteomics analysis of Candida albicans dnm1 haploid mutant unraveled the association between mitochondrial fission and antifungal susceptibility. Proteomics, 20 (1) 1900240, 1-12. doi: 10.1002/pmic.201900240
2019
Journal Article
Machine learning and its potential applications to the genomic study of head and neck cancer—a systematic review
Patil, Shankargouda, Habib Awan, Kamran, Arakeri, Gururaj, Jayampath Seneviratne, Chaminda, Muddur, Nagaraj, Malik, Shuaib, Ferrari, Marco, Rahimi, Siavash and Brennan, Peter A. (2019). Machine learning and its potential applications to the genomic study of head and neck cancer—a systematic review. Journal of Oral Pathology and Medicine, 48 (9), 773-779. doi: 10.1111/jop.12854
2019
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Multi-omics analyses reveal synergistic carbohydrate metabolism in Streptococcus mutans-Candida albicans mixed-species biofilms
Ellepola, K., Truong, T., Liu, Y., Lin, Q., Lim, T. K., Lee, Y. M., Cao, T., Koo, H. and Seneviratne, C. J. (2019). Multi-omics analyses reveal synergistic carbohydrate metabolism in Streptococcus mutans-Candida albicans mixed-species biofilms. Infection and Immunity, 87 (10) e00339-19, 1-20. doi: 10.1128/IAI.00339-19
2019
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Hydrophobicity of graphene as a driving force for inhibiting biofilm formation of pathogenic bacteria and fungi
Agarwalla, Shruti Vidhawan, Ellepola, Kassapa, Costa, Mariana Caldeira Ferraz da, Fechine, Guilhermino José Macêdo, Morin, Julien Luc Paul, Castro Neto, A. H., Seneviratne, Chaminda Jayampath and Rosa, Vinicius (2019). Hydrophobicity of graphene as a driving force for inhibiting biofilm formation of pathogenic bacteria and fungi. Dental Materials, 35 (3), 403-413. doi: 10.1016/j.dental.2018.09.016
Supervision
Availability
- Associate Professor Jaya Seneviratne is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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Oral microbiome in systemic diseases
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Bacterial-fungal polymicrobial biofilms in dental diseases
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Infection control in dentistry
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Novel holobiont modulation strategy in oral microbiome disease modulation
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Saso Ivanovski
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Doctor Philosophy
Multifunctional nanoparticles with targeting and controlled release ability for the management of osteoarthritis
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Saso Ivanovski
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Doctor Philosophy
Assessment of the effects of professionally applied Silver Diamine Fluoride on early childhood caries
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Laurence Walsh, Associate Professor Sobia Zafar
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Master Philosophy
Proteomic profiles for healthy salivary biofilm grown on 2D TCP and 3D mPCL scaffolds
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Saso Ivanovski, Dr Pingping Han
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Doctor Philosophy
Development of an oral biofilm-oral epithelial cells co-culture model based on jammed-packed microgel
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Yinghong Zhou
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Doctor Philosophy
The emerging role of outer membrane vesicles in periodontitis
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Saso Ivanovski, Dr Pingping Han
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Doctor Philosophy
ANTIVIRULENCE AGENT NANOFORMULATIONS: A NOVEL STRATEGY TO OVERCOME ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Ben Ross, Professor Amirali Popat, Dr Jared Miles, Dr Zyta M Ziora, Associate Professor Peter Moyle
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