IEEE - IEEE Medal for Innovations in Healthcare and Technology

Medal Information

The IEEE Medal for Innovations in Healthcare Technology was established in February, 2009.

The IEEE and the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society have been involved in the life sciences since 1953; the establishment of this medal will promote IEEE as well as past and future contributions to the life sciences field.

Sponsor: IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society

Presented to: An individual, a team of individuals, or multiple recipients up to five in number.

Scope: For outstanding contributions and/or innovations in engineering within the fields of medicine, biology, and healthcare technology.

The areas of technology recognized by this medal include, but are not limited to: bio-signal processing; biomedical imaging and image processing; bio-instrumentation; bio-sensors; bio micro/nano technologies; bio-informatics; computational biology and systems biology; cardiovascular and respiratory systems engineering; cellular and tissue engineering; bio-materials; bio robotics; bio-mechanics; therapeutic and diagnostic systems; medical device design and development; healthcare information systems; telemedicine; and emerging technologies in biomedicine (e.g.biophotonics).

Prize: The award consists of a gold medal, bronze replica, certificate and honorarium.

Basis for judging: In the evaluation process, the following criteria are considered: impact on the profession and/or society; succession of significant technical or other contributions; leadership in accomplishing worthwhile goal(s); previous honors; and other achievements as evidenced by publications or patents or other evidence; quality of nomination.

Nomination deadline: 1 July

Presentation: At the annual IEEE Honors Ceremony.

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