SBE's James E. Bailey Award For Biological Engineering
James E. Bailey Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Field of Biological Engineering.
In memory of Professor Jay Bailey for his many pioneering contributions to biotechnology, the award is presented to an individual who has had an important impact on bioengineering and whose achievements, either specific or general, have advanced this profession in any of its aspects. The recipient should have a distinguished record of service to the profession. They should also be involved in the direct engagement of biology with engineering. Bailey has been characterized by 2005 awardee Michael Shuler as an articulate, visionary spokesperson for the field of biochemical engineering. His educational legacy touched many modern biochemical and biological engineers in the profession today.
This award has been endowed by Cytos Biotechnology.
| 2008 Recipient | Professor James Swartz, Stanford University (Press Release) |
| 2007 Recipient | Professor George Georgiou, University of Texas, Austin |
| 2006 Recipients | Professor Robert Langer, MIT Professor Nicholas Peppas, University of Texas, Austin Professof Edwin Lightfoot, University of Wisconsin |
| 2005 Recipient | Professor Michael Shuler Chair, Biomedical Engineering, Cornell University |
Current members of the Managing Board of the Society for Biological Engineering (SBE) are ineligible. This award is not restricted to SBE members. To nominate an individual, submit a form (pdf)) or (word). The deadline for 2009 nominations is May 1. Please email the forms to bio@aiche.org or mail them to the Society for Biological Engineering, 3 Park Ave, 19th Floor, New York, NY 10016.