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
- - Annual Report
    Explore AIMBE’s mission and programming through our Annual Report
  - AIMBE’s Diversity Commitment
- - President’s Circle
  - Past Presidents
    AIMBE's Past Presidents include some of the premier leaders in the medical and biological engineering community
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
- 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 15 scientific organizations in medical and biological engineering
- Industry Council
  The companies and key corporate leaders of the bioengineering revolution are represented in AIMBE
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
- AIMBE Scholars
  AIMBE Scholars Program enables distinguished postdoctorates in the medical and biomedical engineering fields to serve as expert advisors to policymakers at the FDA.
Awards
- Pierre Galletti Award
  This Award was established in 1999 by the AIMBE to honor our Founding Member and Past President.
- STEM Award
  Our STEM Education Award is issued to outstanding individuals that elevate, teach, and inspire public awareness in biomedical engineering
- Fellow Advocate Award
  Given to an AIMBE Fellow who has contributed greatly to AIMBE’s advocacy efforts
- The AIMBE Philanthropy Award
  Fellows who working to improve the lives, communities or opportunities of others
- AIMBE Professional Impact Award
  In recognition of outstanding commitment to Mentoring, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Leadership, and/or Education
Events
- - 2023 Annual Event – In Person
    March 26-27, 2023
  - Past Annual Events
- - 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!
For Students
- Navigate the Circuit
  Our newest site designed to help students of all levels on their path to medical and biological engineering
- 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!
Fellowbook
Advocate

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
- - Annual Report
    Explore AIMBE’s mission and programming through our Annual Report
  - AIMBE’s Diversity Commitment
- - President’s Circle
  - Past Presidents
    AIMBE's Past Presidents include some of the premier leaders in the medical and biological engineering community
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
- 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 15 scientific organizations in medical and biological engineering
- Industry Council
  The companies and key corporate leaders of the bioengineering revolution are represented in AIMBE
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
- AIMBE Scholars
  AIMBE Scholars Program enables distinguished postdoctorates in the medical and biomedical engineering fields to serve as expert advisors to policymakers at the FDA.
Awards
- Pierre Galletti Award
  This Award was established in 1999 by the AIMBE to honor our Founding Member and Past President.
- STEM Award
  Our STEM Education Award is issued to outstanding individuals that elevate, teach, and inspire public awareness in biomedical engineering
- Fellow Advocate Award
  Given to an AIMBE Fellow who has contributed greatly to AIMBE’s advocacy efforts
- The AIMBE Philanthropy Award
  Fellows who working to improve the lives, communities or opportunities of others
- AIMBE Professional Impact Award
  In recognition of outstanding commitment to Mentoring, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Leadership, and/or Education
Events
- - 2023 Annual Event – In Person
    March 26-27, 2023
  - Past Annual Events
- - 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!
For Students
- Navigate the Circuit
  Our newest site designed to help students of all levels on their path to medical and biological engineering
- 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!
Fellowbook
Advocate

Industry Council

CURRENT CHAIR

Virginia Giddings, Ph.D.

Chair 2021 – 2023

Senior Director, Advanced Technology Exploration
Edwards Lifescience

For outstanding contributions to medical device research and product development and innovative technology commercialization for global health care.

PAST CHAIRS

Nadine Ding, Ph.D.

Chair 2019 – 2021

Volwiller Fellow
Abbott Laboratories

For technological and leadership contributions to bringing next generation drug eluting stents to millions of patients.

M. Allen Northrup, Ph.D.

Chair 2017 – 2018

CEO
MIODx, Inc.

For outstanding contributions to bio-analytical and actuator-based micro-technologies, and for entrepreneurship in clinical diagnostics and homeland security.

Susan Drapeau, Ph.D.

Chair 2015 – 2016

Senior Director, Business Development & Strategy
Vericel Corporation

For outstanding contributions to the innovation and development of clinical therapies to treat spinal, musculoskeletal and oral-maxillofacial diseases.

Walt Baxter, Ph.D.

Chair 2013 – 2014

Senior Principal Scientist
Medtronic Neuromodulation Therapy Delivery

For development of novel algorithms elucidating mechanics of implanted medical devices and major contributions to academia-industry collaboration and professional development.

David R. Jones

Chair 2011 – 2012

Former Director Quality, Regulatory and Compliance
Philips Home Healthcare Solutions

For having several invited peer reviewed papers for the IEEE and Quality and Realiability International.

Robert J. Miller, Ph.D.

Chair 2010

Senior Vice President
Sigilon, Inc.

For leadership in developing valuable medical products from natural sources in the fields of implantable devices, diagnostic tests and purification systems.

Joseph C. Salamone, Ph.D.

Chair 2006 – 2008

Chief Scientific Officer
Rochal Industries

For substantial scientific, technological, and commercial contributions to contact lenses and ophthalmic devices.