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Who We Are
The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) is a non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., representing the most accomplished individuals in the fields of medical and biological engineering.
Board of Directors
AIMBE Senior Staff
Flash Newsletter
Strategic Plan
Annual Report
AIMBE’s Diversity Commitment
President’s Circle
Past Presidents
President’s Newsletter
Events
2026 Annual Event
April 11-13, 2026
Event Calendar
Earl Bakken Lecture Series
The Earl Bakken Lecture is presented at AIMBE’s Annual Event in honor of Honorary Fellow and pioneer, Earl Bakken. Each year, a new type of innovation is highlighted.
AIMBE Public Policy Institute
Learn from Washington Insiders about how public policy impacts Biomedical engineering!
Congressional Lunch Briefings
AIMBE Advocacy Day
College of Fellows
College of Fellows
The College of Fellows consists of almost 3,000 individuals who are the outstanding leaders, engineers, entrepreneurs, and innovators in medical and biological engineering
Nominations & Election
Fellows are nominated each year by their peers and represent the top 2% of the medical and biological engineering community
Fellowbook News
AIMBE Fellowbook collects news stories highlighting the members of the AIMBE College of Fellows
Fellow Directory
Browse and search the Fellows by Name, Title, Organization, and Class Year
Councils & Committees
Academic Council
AIMBE’s Academic Council includes 100 U.S. universities offering medical and biological engineering education at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
Council of Societies
AIMBE’s mechanism to coordinate and enhance interaction among 10 scientific organizations in medical and biological engineering
Industry Council
The companies and key corporate leaders of the bioengineering revolution are represented in AIMBE
Diversity & Inclusion Committee
Achieving greater diversity and inclusion within AIMBE, and providing leadership training and greater opportunities to minorities in MBE.
Committee for the UnderRepresented and Marginalized
To recognize the contributions of underrepresented and marginalized groups (URM) in MBE.
International Committee
The Top Medical and Biological Engineers from around the World
Public Policy
Advocate
Everything you need to get involved, research and contact your policy-makers, and followup through lab tours and visits
Our Work
Learn about AIMBE's ongoing public policy work and past accomplishments that have communicated the value of medical and biological engineering
Awards
Pierre Galletti Award
This Award was established in 1999 by the AIMBE to honor our Founding Member and Past President.
AIMBE Professional Impact Awards
In recognition of outstanding commitment to Mentoring, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Leadership, and/or Education
For Students
Milestones of Innovation
The Milestones of Innovation highlight some of the greatest accomplishments in medical and biological engineering.
Student Policy Resources
Information for students interested in science policy on why and how to get engaged in advocacy efforts supporting medical and biological engineering.
AIMBE Public Policy Institute
Learn from Washington Insiders about how public policy impacts Biomedical engineering!
Nominations
College of Fellows
Fellows are nominated each year by their peers and represent the top 2% of the medical and biological engineering community
Emerging Leaders
Each year, AIMBE will select ~20 emerging leaders who will be recognized during AIMBE’s Annual Meeting.
Menu
About Us
Who We Are
The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) is a non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., representing the most accomplished individuals in the fields of medical and biological engineering.
Board of Directors
AIMBE Senior Staff
Flash Newsletter
Strategic Plan
Annual Report
AIMBE’s Diversity Commitment
President’s Circle
Past Presidents
President’s Newsletter
Events
2026 Annual Event
April 11-13, 2026
Event Calendar
Earl Bakken Lecture Series
The Earl Bakken Lecture is presented at AIMBE’s Annual Event in honor of Honorary Fellow and pioneer, Earl Bakken. Each year, a new type of innovation is highlighted.
AIMBE Public Policy Institute
Learn from Washington Insiders about how public policy impacts Biomedical engineering!
Congressional Lunch Briefings
AIMBE Advocacy Day
College of Fellows
College of Fellows
The College of Fellows consists of almost 3,000 individuals who are the outstanding leaders, engineers, entrepreneurs, and innovators in medical and biological engineering
Nominations & Election
Fellows are nominated each year by their peers and represent the top 2% of the medical and biological engineering community
Fellowbook News
AIMBE Fellowbook collects news stories highlighting the members of the AIMBE College of Fellows
Fellow Directory
Browse and search the Fellows by Name, Title, Organization, and Class Year
Councils & Committees
Academic Council
AIMBE’s Academic Council includes 100 U.S. universities offering medical and biological engineering education at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
Council of Societies
AIMBE’s mechanism to coordinate and enhance interaction among 10 scientific organizations in medical and biological engineering
Industry Council
The companies and key corporate leaders of the bioengineering revolution are represented in AIMBE
Diversity & Inclusion Committee
Achieving greater diversity and inclusion within AIMBE, and providing leadership training and greater opportunities to minorities in MBE.
Committee for the UnderRepresented and Marginalized
To recognize the contributions of underrepresented and marginalized groups (URM) in MBE.
International Committee
The Top Medical and Biological Engineers from around the World
Public Policy
Advocate
Everything you need to get involved, research and contact your policy-makers, and followup through lab tours and visits
Our Work
Learn about AIMBE's ongoing public policy work and past accomplishments that have communicated the value of medical and biological engineering
Awards
Pierre Galletti Award
This Award was established in 1999 by the AIMBE to honor our Founding Member and Past President.
AIMBE Professional Impact Awards
In recognition of outstanding commitment to Mentoring, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Leadership, and/or Education
For Students
Milestones of Innovation
The Milestones of Innovation highlight some of the greatest accomplishments in medical and biological engineering.
Student Policy Resources
Information for students interested in science policy on why and how to get engaged in advocacy efforts supporting medical and biological engineering.
AIMBE Public Policy Institute
Learn from Washington Insiders about how public policy impacts Biomedical engineering!
Nominations
College of Fellows
Fellows are nominated each year by their peers and represent the top 2% of the medical and biological engineering community
Emerging Leaders
Each year, AIMBE will select ~20 emerging leaders who will be recognized during AIMBE’s Annual Meeting.
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