Congratulations, Kaitlyn! A well-deserved honor. It was great seeing you this past weekend.

Thrilled to be inducted into the #AIMBE college of fellows this week alongside some wonderful colleagues and friends. Excited to keep moving forward immunoengineering in traumatic injury care and see where this field takes me! @aimbe-official.bsky.social

📜 View AIMBE’s congressional talking points here: aimbe.org/wp-content/u...

Thank you to the @bostonu.bsky.social Department of Biomedical Engineering for graciously sponsoring this event. #AIMBE2026

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Group photo of AIMBE's 2025 Advocacy Training.

🌸 🏛️ AIMBE is excited to host our largest-ever Capitol Hill Day on Monday, April 13.

Ahead of meetings with Members of Congress and their staff, our 130+ Fellows, Emerging Leaders, and Council Representative will convene for an advocacy breakfast.

#AIMBE2026

On Monday, AIMBE will host its largest Capitol Hill Day with >130 Fellows and advocates meeting with Members of Congress and their staff to deliver this message in person.

It's essential that lawmakers also hear directly from their constituents and the broader scientific community.

#AIMBE2026

A screen capture of AIMBE's congressional letter campaign "Protect U.S. Scientific Leadership and Reject FY2027 Proposed Cuts."

🚨✍️ AIMBE urges the scientific community to take a minute to send our new congressional letter opposing the President’s FY2027 budget proposal: bit.ly/420ig1A

These proposed cuts to our scientific enterprise (e.g., NIH & NSF) would jeopardize training, research, and innovation driving our economy.

Thank you to the Marshall University Department of Biomedical Engineering for graciously sponsoring our networking sessions. #AIMBE2026

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A group photo of a networking reception at AIMBE's 2025 Annual Event.

💬 Whether you’re new to the AIMBE community or a longtime Fellow, a highlight of our Annual Event is networking with new and familiar colleagues.

With ~400 registered participants from academia, industry, and government across the globe, #AIMBE2026 is shaping up to be an exciting and dynamic event!

Thank you to the University of Arkansas Department of Biomedical Engineering for graciously sponsoring this event. #AIMBE2026 @rajraobioe.bsky.social

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🎓 Our Academic Council (AC) represents >100 BME departments across the country.

Our #AIMBE2026 AC Meeting hosted by @rajraobioe.bsky.social will feature Kate Hudson from @aau.edu. Katewill discuss the current federal funding landscape and how institutions can effectively adapt and advocate.

The Trump administration will not be asking the Supreme Court to take up its fight to slash NIH support for research indirect costs. www.statnews.com/2026/04/08/t...

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👋 AIMBE President @lolauic.bsky.social will welcome the Fellows Class of 2026 at our New Fellow Orientation on April 11 during #AIMBE2026.

This session introduces AIMBE’s mission, programming, and opportunities, while connecting new inductees and providing insights ahead of the Induction Ceremony.

Thank you to the @fiu.bsky.social Department of Biomedical Engineering for graciously sponsoring this event. #AIMBE2026

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🏅🏛️ The highlight of #AIMBE2026 is our Induction Ceremony, led by AIMBE President Dr. @lolauic.bsky.social & College of Fellows Chair Dr. Stuart Cooper.

The Fellows Class of 2026—peer-nominated, reviewed, and elected—join a prestigious group of the most accomplished medical & biological engineers.

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⚙️ AIMBE's Industry Council (IC) meeting hosted by AIMBE Fellow Dr. Utkan Demirci will take place during our Annual Event on April 12.

This meeting will advance industry-focused advocacy and translational impact, highlight ongoing and future IC efforts, and conclude with a panel discussion.

🎥 New as of the #AIMBE2026 Annual Event, we've expanded our program to include #SciComm and #PublicEngagement.

Karl Leif Bates will lead hands-on training on engaging with news and social media, along with how to clearly, effectively communicate and advocate for your science in the public sphere.

Thank you to the University of Florida College of Engineering (J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering) and the University of Pittsburgh Department of Bioengineering for graciously co-sponsoring this event.

#AIMBE2026

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An action shot of AIMBE Fellow, Dr. Song Li (UCLA), presenting during a Research Blitz session at the 2025 AIMBE Annual Event.

🎤 Back by popular demand, AIMBE’s Research Blitz returns for the 2026 Annual Event!

Launched in 2025, these sessions on April 11 at the #AIMBE2026 Annual Event will feature rapid talks from nearly 90 AIMBE Fellows, Emerging Leaders, and Council Representatives, highlighting their research and work.

Thank you to the Rice University School of Engineering and Computing and Rice University Department of Bioengineering for graciously sponsoring this event. #AIMBE2026 @profmikeking.bsky.social

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A group photo of the 2025 AIMBE Annual Event Awards Banquet recognizing all award recipients.

🎖️ Our awards banquet hosted by AIMBE Fellow Dr. Walter Baxter will take place during our Annual Event on April 12.

We will announce the recipients of the Pierre Galletti Award, AIMBE's highest honor bestowed on an individual, and our Professional Impact Awards.

Join us for a celebratory evening! 🎉

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✨ AIMBE President @lolauic.bsky.social will host our President's Circle (PC) Reception at the historic Library of Congress on April 11 during our 2026 Annual Event.

We look forward to welcoming our PC members and distinguished guest, AIMBE Fellow Rebecca Bergman, to celebrate our 35th anniversary.

A headshot of Kate Hudson on the AIMBE 2026 Annual Event website.

We are thrilled to host Kate Hudson as our Academic Council Meeting speaker at our 2026 Annual Event in D.C. on April 12.

Kate is the Deputy Vice President and Counsel for Government Relations and Public Policy at the @aau.edu.

👉 Register Today for AIMBE's Annual Event: annualevent.aimbe.org

Line-up of our AIMBE Fellows who will serve as expert speakers for our Views by Two sessions at the 2026 Annual Event: Drs. César de la Fuente, Melissa Skala, and Jijun Shi.

We're thrilled to host our Fellows as expert speakers for our Views by Two sessions at our Annual Event in Washington, D.C. this April 12:

• Dr. César de la Fuente (Penn)
• Dr. Melissa Skala (Wisconsin-Madison)
• Dr. Jijun Shi (MGB)

👉 Register Today for Our Annual Event: annualevent.aimbe.org

A screen capture of Dr. Dawn Beraud's title slide for her plenary talk during the opening ceremony at the 2026 Society for Biomaterials (SFB) Annual Meeting.

🚨 #SFB2026 attendees

AIMBE's Executive Director, @dawnberaud.bsky.social, will be delivering a keynote address tonight at 6:00 PM ET during the SFB opening ceremony.

Come hear about the impact of AIMBE's work advocating for biomedical engineering and innovation. We look forward to seeing you.

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Headshot of AIMBE Director of Partnerships and External Relations, Dr. Jason Marvin.

Our AIMBE staff, @dawnberaud.bsky.social and @jasoncmarvin.bsky.social, look forward to attending the SFB and @orssociety.bsky.social Annual Meetings this week!

Before hitting the conference trail, they’ll be giving seminars at Georgia Tech & Emory (today) and Augusta University (tomorrow) 🍑🧪🦴

A headshot of Dr. Carrie Wolinetz on the AIMBE 2026 Annual Event website.

We are thrilled to host Dr. Carrie Wolinetz (Lewis-Burke Associates: Senior Principal; Chair, Health & Biosciences Innovation Practice Group) as the policy speaker for our Views by Two Session: Gene & Cell Therapies Using mRNA at our Annual Event in DC on April 12!

👉 Register: annualevent.aimbe.org