Muyinatu “Bisi” Bell, a John C. Malone Associate Professor of electrical and computer engineering at Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering and director of the Photoacoustic & Ultrasonic Systems Engineering (PULSE) Lab, has been recognized with The Franklin Institute’s Benjamin Franklin NextGen Award in Electrical Engineering.
Bell was honored for her innovative design of medical imaging systems that integrate ultrasound and light to enhance the safety and effectiveness of both robotic and non-robotic guided surgeries. Her pioneering research is pushing the boundaries of imaging technology, offering new solutions to improve surgical precision and patient outcomes.
Bell will be honored at the Franklin Institute Awards Ceremony and Dinner taking place on Thursday, May 1, as part of the institute’s Awards Week celebrations from April 28 to May 2 in Philadelphia.
The Franklin Institute Awards have honored scientific excellence for nearly two centuries, celebrating individuals whose discoveries and innovations shape the future.