American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering

Pierre Galletti passed away on March 8, 1997, having left his mark on the emerging field of biomedical engineering. He was a pioneering researcher, making his impact in such fields as heart-lung bypass, artificial organs, and tissue engineering. As a dedicated teacher and mentor, he not only provided leadership in the establishment of the medical school at Brown University, but also helped start Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta. He was an entrepreneur and an individual who realized that ultimately basic science only impacts patient care when new technology is made available to the public. He served the bioengineering community in many ways, later in life becoming active in public policy, and as the second President of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering, more than anyone focused this organization on its public policy role. He was the consummate biomedical engineer, a person of great vision, a man for all seasons.

The Pierre Galletti Award was established in 1999 by the AIMBE Board of Directors to honor its Founding Member and Past President. The award is presented to an individual in recognition of his/her contributions to public awareness of medical and biological engineering, and to the promotion of the national interest in science, engineering and education. The Galletti Award is the highest honor that AIMBE bestows on an individual.

Nominations are solicited by the AIMBE Awards Committee from the entire membership including all Councils and the College of Fellows. The award is presented at the Annual Event of AIMBE, though awardees have not been named every year.

Nomination Forms

Galletti Award Nomination Form (MSW)

Award Recipents

2008
Nicholas Peppas, Sc.D.
2008 Galletti Award Citation

2007
Douglas A. Lauffenburger, Ph.D.
2007 Galletti Award Citation

2006
Peter G. Katona, Sc.D.
2006 Galletti Award Citation

2005
No Award Given

2004
Shu Chien, M.D., Ph.D.
2004 Galletti Award Citation

2003
No Award Given

2002
Robert M. Nerem, Ph.D.
2002 Galletti Award Citation

2001
John T. Watson, Ph.D.
2001 Galletti Award Citation

2000
Robert S. Langer, Sc.D.
2000 Galletti Award Citation