Suffolk Reporter

Gábor Balázsi, a prominent figure in biomedical engineering, has been recognized as a Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE). Balázsi, holding the position of Henry Laufer Professor of Physical and Quantitative Biology at Stony Brook University, was formally inducted into the AIMBE's 2025 Class of College Fellows on March 31 in Arlington, Virginia.

The AIMBE Fellowship is a distinguished honor, including among its ranks four Nobel Prize laureates, 27 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Science and/or Technology and Innovation, and numerous members of the National Academies of Engineering, Medicine, and Sciences.

Balázsi's contributions were recognized “for pioneering contributions to apply engineering principles to design protein-level tuning synthetic gene circuits, and to identify mechanisms for their evolution.” His work, undertaken since his arrival at Stony Brook in 2014, is focused on understanding and manipulating biological processes at the cellular level. This includes endeavors towards predicting and controlling cellular decision-making and the adaptation of cells in scenarios such as cancer progression and resistance to chemotherapy.

His research has been widely published, featuring in journals such as Nature Communications and Cell. Besides his academic engagement, Balázsi is actively involved with organizations like the American Physical Society and the American Association for Cancer Research.

The AIMBE College of Fellows, with members from academia, industry, government, and education, spans contributions from nearly 3,000 professionals worldwide, representing more than 30 nations. This recognition emphasizes Balázsi's role in advancing the field of medical and biological engineering on a global scale.