FoNIBIB engages the broader bioengineering and biomedical imaging community to raise awareness of the impact of NIBIB-funded research and strengthen support for the Institute. These efforts include letter-writing campaigns to Members of Congress and their staff, social media features highlighting the impact of NIBIB-funded work, amplification of NIBIB communications across the community, and our FoNIBIB newsletter, which provides updates, resources, and opportunities to engage.
2024 AIMBE Submits Feedback on Proposed NIH Reorganization
In our ongoing efforts to ensure that the voices of our community are heard, AIMBE has submitted a letter to Chairwoman McMorris Rodgers, providing critical feedback on the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Framework for Reforming the NIH. While we commend the initiative to enhance efficiency and foster innovation within NIH, we have expressed significant concerns about the proposed consolidation of NIBIB with other entities, as well as the substantial budget reduction. AIMBE emphasized that such changes could undermine the vital role NIBIB plays in advancing biomedical engineering and jeopardize future innovations in healthcare. We remain committed to advocating for policies that support the ongoing advancement of medical and biological engineering and ensuring that the needs of our field are represented in this important conversation. See below to read AIMBE’s full letter.