BME Faculty Elected to the AIMBE College of Fellows

Pandarinath, an associate professor, was recognized for “outstanding contributions to computational neural engineering through the development of gold standard methods of latent space analysis.” Pandarinath’s research studies how the brain encodes and transforms information to develop assistive devices for people with disabilities and neurological disorders to regain movement and communication. 

Reflecting on the honor, Pandarinath says he is thankful to be part of an organization that thinks about how to ensure science and engineering can benefit humanity. 

“AIMBE recognizes people whose breakthroughs in biology and engineering can improve human health,” he said. “AIMBE also has the admirable mission of engaging with policymakers and advocating for issues affecting scientific progress, and this is more important than it ever has been.” 

Singer, an associate professor and McCamish Foundation Early Career Professorship appointee, was elected “for her contributions to neural circuit engineering as a new approach to Alzheimer’s disease and manipulation of the brain’s immune system.” 

On receiving the honor, Singer recognized the collaborative work of her trainees and colleagues to understand how neural activity shapes memory and brain health and to translate those insights into new therapeutic strategies. 

“Being included among this distinguished group inspires me to continue pushing the boundaries of how we understand and improve brain function.”  

Singer especially appreciates AIMBE’s leadership in science and policy. "Participating in Hill Day gave me the opportunity to speak directly with policymakers about why sustained investment in biomedical research is essential for innovation, discovery, and ultimately improving patients’ lives.”   

Pandarinath and Singer are both part of the Institute for Neuroscience, Neurotechnology, and Society (INNS) at Georgia Tech. INNS brings together researchers working across disciplines to uncover how the brain works, develop technologies that enhance or restore functionality, and discover new ways to help patients.