Hirosha Geekiyanage

Hirosha Geekiyanage is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Bioengineering at the University of California, Merced. His research focuses on the fundamental biology of microRNAs (miRNAs), exploring their roles in gene regulation, viral infections, and disease pathologies. The Geekiyanage Lab investigates both intracellular and extracellular miRNAs, particularly their applications in disease diagnosis and treatment. Key areas of study include miRNA-mediated silencing mechanisms, oncolytic virotherapy for cancers like glioblastoma, and miRNA biomarkers for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s.

Research projects span miRNA interactions with tumor cells, viral entry pathways (e.g., measles virus), and therapeutic strategies involving miRNA regulation. The lab also develops non-invasive diagnostic tools using circulating miRNAs. Collaborations integrate systems biology, computational modeling, and experimental virology to advance translational medicine.

No scientific awards are listed in the provided texts. The lab website (http://geekiyanagelab.org/) provides further details on current projects and publications.

Advisees and grants information is not explicitly detailed in the provided texts, though the lab’s focus on miRNA biology suggests active research training programs.