Prof Ernesta Meintjes inducted to AIMBE College of Fellows

Congratulations to Prof Ernesta Meintjes for this outstanding achievement and well-deserved recognition of her incredible contributions to MRI and BME as a whole.

The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) is a non-profit organisation that promotes the integration of engineering, medicine, and biology to advance human health. AIMBE provides a platform for collaboration and advocacy for policies that improve healthcare. Their interdisciplinary approach is essential for developing new technologies and treatments that improve patients' lives worldwide.

The College of Fellows serves as a source of leadership and expertise, providing guidance to the organisation and mentoring the next generation of professionals in the field. Induction into the College of Fellow requires the candidate to be nominated by existing Fellows, meet strict eligibility criteria, and go through a rigorous peer-review process. This process ensures that only the most accomplished and distinguished individuals are admitted.

Congratulations to Prof Ernesta Meintjes, Director, MRI: Cape Universities Body Imaging Centre, on being inducted to @AIMBE's College of Fellows for her outstanding contributions to the development and use of MRI to understand the effects of prenatal insults on brain growth. pic.twitter.com/6r9JEIRl5i

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