WASHINGTON, D.C.— The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) has announced the pending induction of Richard W. Bianco, Professor of Surgery Director of Experimental Surgery, Surgery, University of Minnesota, to its College of Fellows. Mr. Bianco was nominated, reviewed, and elected by peers and members of the College of Fellows For excellence in contribution to pre-clinical testing of medical device with special focus on cardiac valves and leadership in the development of International Standards Governing the in vivo animal testing of cardiac devices..