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Milestones of Innovation
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AIMBE Public Policy Institute
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Each year, AIMBE will select ~20 emerging leaders who will be recognized during AIMBE’s Annual Meeting.

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Steven Allen Abrams, MD

Steven Allen Abrams, MD

The University of Texas at Austin

Chair of Pediatrics, Director, Dell Pediatric Research Institute, Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin

Awards

2026 NAM - National Academy of Medicine

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The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) is the authoritative voice and advocate for the value of medical and biological engineering to society. It is an organization of leaders in medical and biological engineering, consisting of academic, industrial, professional society councils and elected fellows.

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Affiliations

Title

Chair of Pediatrics, Director, Dell Pediatric Research Institute

Department

Dell Medical School

Organization/Instituation

The University of Texas at Austin

About Steven Allen Abrams, MD

Fellow News from Steven Allen Abrams, MD

October 20, 2026

Dell Medical School

Steven Abrams elected to National Academy of Medicine

Abrams joins the eminent society of scientists and physicians providing evidence-based leadership in medicine. Steven A. Abrams, M.D., professor in Dell Medical School’s Department of Pediatrics, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine for...

April 10, 2018

AIMBE

Dr. Steven Abrams Inducted into Medical and Biological Engineering Elite

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) has announced the induction of Steven Allen Abrams, MD, Chair of Pediatrics, Director, Dell Pediatric Research Institute, Dell Medical School, The University of Texas...