University of Florida Distinguished Professor Christine Schmidt has been recognized with three major honors: election to the National Academy of Medicine and the National Academy of Engineering, along with the 2024 BMES Athanasiou Medal of Excellence in Translational Bioengineering. These accolades reflect her groundbreaking contributions to neural tissue engineering, wound healing, and advancing the practical applications of biomedical research.

Christine Schmidt elected to prestigious National Academy of Medicine

University of Florida Distinguished Professor Christine Schmidt has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine. This prestigious honor follows her election earlier this year to the National Academy of Engineering, making her one of the few exceptional individuals to be recognized by both academies.

Election to the National Academy of Medicine recognizes outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service in the fields of health and medicine.

UF biomedical engineer inducted into prestigious National Academy of Engineering

Christine Schmidt, a UF distinguished professor, was honored  among some of the country’s most notable engineers when she was formally inducted into the 2024 class of the National Academy of Engineering. The prestigious recognition celebrates her more than 25 years of improving lives through neural tissue engineering and wound healing.

Dr. Christine Schmidt Receives Prestigious BMES Athanasiou Medal of Excellence in Translational Bioengineering

Dr. Christine Schmidt has been awarded the 2024 Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Athanasiou Medal of Excellence in Translational Bioengineering. This honor recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to biomedical engineering, with a focus on translating research into practical applications.