The event was designed to provide an introduction to the university and the faculty for new students. Vice Chancellor, Senior Prof. Pathmalal M. Manage, along with Dean, Prof. D. Inoka Uluwaduge, addressed the students, sharing insights on the current context of the faculty and the manner in which the faculty and students must move forward with progressive technology to further improve their university lives.

The program gives students an opportunity to learn about the university and the faculty. The Faculty of Allied Health Sciences looks forward to welcoming its new intake and is excited about the journey ahead.

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WIN

*** Best Young Innovator in Health Sciences 2022

** 1st Runners-up award

* 2nd Runners-up award.

Eligibility

Should be under the age of 40 years as at 15th of February 2022, currently an undergraduate/postgraduate student OD graduate passed out from a recognized university, and your innovation is a health innovation as defined by the World Health Innovation Group (WHIGP)

Submit all relevant documents to researchcommittee.fahs@sjp.ac.lk

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Or contact Dr. Banuka Jayasuriya 0718263791

Dr. Nethushi Samaranayake 0714467919

Organized by the International Research Conference in Health Sciences 2022

Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, USJP

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Fatty acid profile of vessels that are implanted during coronary artery bypass graft (also known as 鈥渂ypass surgery in heart鈥�) can impact long term stability after the implant. A comparative study on Fatty acid profile in selected vessels of coronary artery bypass graft conducted by researchers attached to Faculty of Allied Health Sciences of the 91传媒 in collaboration with Nawaloka Hospital Research and Education foundation has found redevelopment of atherosclerosis is less with left internal mammary artery, when compared to saphenous vein, and radial artery based on those vessel鈥檚 fatty acid composition.

鈥淭his was the first-time fatty acid profile of the radial artery compared with the fatty acid profiles of left internal mammary artery, saphenous vein altogether鈥� said Dr. Dakshika Wanniarachchi of the research team. A small biopsy segment samples of the saphenous vein, radial artery, and left internal mammary artery of 27 patients who were elective for their 鈥渂ypass鈥� was taken during surgery in Nawaloka Hospitals. Samples analyzed using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectroscopy for the fatty acid profile of the tissue samples. 91传媒 researchers E M S Bandara of Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, D I U聽 Edirisinghe and D D C de S Wanniarachchi of Instrument Center, Faculty of Appled Sicneces, H Peiris and P P R Perera of Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medical Sciences with researchers A G Jayakrishan, H D Waikar, S K Sharma, V Abeysuriya, L G Chandrasena 聽of Nawaloka Hospital Research and education Foundation of Nawaloka Hospitals PLC conducted this research.

鈥淔atty acid profiles in atherosclerotic tissues are important in coronary artery disease. Only limited studies have been conducted on the analysis of the vessel wall fatty acid composition. Therefore, this study aimed to compare the fatty acid profile of common vessels used in coronary artery bypass graft鈥� Dr. Dakshika added. Team published their findings on January 21, 2022, in PLOS ONE Journal and after peer reviewed, publication is now available to the public through its website.

Fatty acid deposited in the vessels have significant impact on the durability of the expected impact from the surgery. To have the long-lasting effect from a bypass surgery, it is important to prevent redevelopment of atherosclerotic plaque in the implanted vessel. Therefore, transplanting the better vessel is important. This study compared the fatty acid composition of three vessels commonly used implant in bypass surgery. Researchers found higher percentage of saturated fatty acid in radial artery when compared to other vessels-left internal mammary artery and saphenous vein. Higher percentage of unsaturated fatty acids which are Omega-3 and Omega 6 were found in left internal mammary artery and saphenous vein. When compared the structure and function of Omega 3 and Omega-6 unsaturated fatty acids, the presence of Omega鈭�3 fatty acids is beneficial in inflammatory-related diseases like atherosclerosis. Previous studies reported Omega-3 poly unsaturated fatty acids improve the vascular structure and function by reducing arterial stiffness and improved endothelial-dependent dealation. On the other hand, Omega-6 poly unsaturated fatty acids promote prothrombotic and proinflammatory makers. And leading to inflammation, thrombosis, atherosclerotic properties and promoting the development of inflammatory disorders and excessive cell proliferation. Therefore, higher levels of Omega-6 fatty acids in vessels could be harmful to health. The research team stated, 鈥渋t is worth considering the role of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acid levels in the redevelopment of atherosclerotic plaque鈥�.聽 Under this consideration, the researchers used the Omega-3 and Omega-6 ratio to compare the sample vessels. In the present study, the percentage of the pro-inflammatory, arachidonic acid levels was significantly low in left internal mammary artery, compared to saphenous vein and radial artery suggesting a possible higher success rate in left internal mammary artery grafts.

In addition to that, study highlight the Omega-3 poly unsaturated fatty acid distribution of left internal mammary artery is more favorable to the long-lasting success of bypass surgery when compared to conducting same for other two veins for coronary artery bypass graft. Afterall it is specialists to decide the priority of the vessel under different conditions, but most important thing for us is we can find this healthy omega-3 fatty acid in fish oil, and we can make our heart healthy before going to a bypass surgery. If we try to stay little healthier than now, we may be able to stay without having a bypass surgery at all.

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