Sri lankan embryologist wins Trailblazer award
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Himashi Ruwanthika Hapangama, a chief embryologist at Asiri Hospitals Holdings PLC in Sri Lanka, received the Distinguished Trailblazer Award 2026 at a graduation ceremony.
She earned the award after a decade of work in reproductive medicine and genetics, and following her graduation with an MBA in Hospital and Health Services Management from the University of Bedfordshire. Hapangama became the first embryologist in Sri Lanka to receive certification from the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.
She also introduced and implemented Pre-implantation Genetic Testing to the country, combining her expertise in both embryology and medical genetics. Currently, Hapangama leads fertility and embryology services at five hospitals while performing complex procedures. Through her work, she has helped over 450 families achieve parenthood, demonstrating the impact of her knowledge and dedication.
