| Name |
Country |
Citation |
| Kazuhiko Atsumi |
Japan |
For his pioneering development of
an artificial heart and mechanical-assist devices as well as his work in
various fields of MBE including laser medicine. Contributions to the establishment
of the Japanese Society of MBE and also the foundation of the MBE Research
Institute in the University of Tokyo. |
| Daniel Laurent |
France |
For his pioneering leadership in the study of
lung pathophysiology, e.g. gas exchange and lung blood supply, and oxygenators.
Contributions to the foundation of French MBE societies and also his activities
to promote MBE in the European Commission. |
| Maciej Nalecz |
Poland |
For his MBE leadership through major contributions
to the understanding of biocontrol and to the development of artificial
organs including an artificial pancreas. Contributions to the foundation
of the Institute of Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering in Warsaw,
Poland and the international WHO collaborating centre for MBE. |
| Åke Öberg |
Sweden |
For his innovative research in biomedical sensors
including optical-fibre sensors, and instrumentation and their application
to physiological measurements in various fields. Outstanding leadership
in support of MBE of developing countries. |
| Annelise Rosenfalck |
Denmark |
For her pioneering work in the development of
electrophysiological instrumentation, the research on muscle and nerve physiology
and the foundation of an MBE department in Denmark and also long-term contributions
to IFMBE activities. |
| Nandor Richter |
Hungary |
For his leadership in the building of the MBE
infrastructure, generating industrial participation, and conceiving and
developing useful medical devices. Contributions to international relations
of IFMBE, e.g. to MBE of countries in transition. |