Jean Gao, Ph.D.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) has announced the election of Jean Gao, Ph.D., Professor and Director, Computer Science and Engineering, University of Texas at Arlington to its College of Fellows. Dr. Gao was nominated, reviewed, and elected by peers and members of the AIMBE College of Fellows for outstanding contributions to biomedical informatics, computational biology, open-source bioinformatics software, promoting and advocacy of diversity.

The College of Fellows is comprised of the top two percent of medical and biological engineers in the country. The most accomplished and distinguished engineering and medical school chairs, research directors, professors, innovators, and successful entrepreneurs comprise the College of Fellows. AIMBE Fellows are regularly recognized for their contributions in teaching, research, and innovation. AIMBE Fellows have been awarded the Nobel Prize, the Presidential Medal of Science and the Presidential Medal of Technology and Innovation, and many also are members of the National Academy of Engineering, National Academy of Medicine, and the National Academy of Sciences… Continue reading.