AIMBEAIMBE strives to enhance collaboration between medical and biological engineers and their state legislatures through regional advocacy events. These events underscore the impact of federal funding on the state and district level, highlighting contributions to local communities and their economies.
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Regional Advocacy Events
Boston
On June 3, 2024, AIMBE hosted an inaugural regional advocacy event in Boston, Massachusetts at Boston University, showcasing the innovative medical technology advancements of AIMBE Fellows from Boston University, Harvard University, MIT, Northeastern University, and Tufts University. The event featured hands-on demonstrations of cutting-edge medical technologies developed through federally funded research. Invited guests and Massachusetts State representative, Tommy Vitolo, witnessed the transformative impact of biomedical engineering on healthcare and engaged with AIMBE Fellows during the exhibition and reception.
Chicago
On May 30, 2025, AIMBE hosted its second regional advocacy event in Chicago, Illinois at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). Legislative staffers from district and state offices participated in lab tours led by UIC BME faculty members, followed by medical technology demonstrations facilitated by seven AIMBE Fellows and faculty from UIC, Northwestern University, The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Rush University Medical Center, and Opt-IVF LLC. The event concluded with a networking reception—featuring remarks from AIMBE President Dr. Lola Eniola-Adefeso and Dr. Jay Walsh, Jr., University of Illinois’ Vice President for Economic Development and Innovation—attended by nearly 50 AIMBE Fellows, UIC faculty and leadership, and staffers from the offices of U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth, State Senator Lakesia Collins, and State Representative Yolonda Morris.
