National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (U.S.)

**Definition:** Component of the NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH. Its mission is to improve health by leading the development and accelerating the application of biomedical technologies, and integrating the physical and engineering sciences with the life sciences to advance basic research and medical care. It was established in 2000.

**Tree numbers:** - I01.409.418.750.600.650.496.435 - N03.540.052.750.435 - N03.540.348.500.500.600.650.496.435

**Synonyms:** - National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering - NIBIB