简介
Dr. Wimalawansa, MD, PhD, MBA, DSc, professor of medicine, endocrinology, and nutrition. A former university professor and chief of endocrinology, recognized globally for his expertise in endocrinology, osteoporosis, metabolic bone disease, chronic kidney disease, vitamin D, human nutrition, and cost-effective management of diseases like COVID-19. Dr. Wimalawansa holds numerous distinctions as an educator, author, researcher, innovator, executive board member, administrator, and philanthropist.
His seminal innovations include using intra-operative hormone assays to assist tumor location for endocrine surgical procedures (1983), a technique globally recognized as the standard of care by endocrine surgeons. As the founder-president of several nonprofit organizations, Dr. Wimalawansa focuses on preventing and eradicating diseases, especially in developing countries. https://wimalawansa.org provides more information on their work and contributions.
He received several young investigators' awards from several professional and scientific societies, the Dr. Boy Frame Award for Clinical Excellence in Metabolic Bone Diseases, the American Endocrine Society, the Glen Foundation Awards, and an Innovation Award from the Asian Chamber of Commerce. In 2005, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to medicine, science, humanity, and society and the Dr. Oscar Gluck International Humanitarian Award for his philanthropic efforts in 2007. In 2024, he received the prestigious International Public Service Award from the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. He served on several national and international scientific review committees, including the NIH, VA, DEA, and NASA.
