Objectives

The objectives of the Italian Association of Medical and Biological Engineering A.I.I.M.B. shall be scientific, technological, literary, and educational. Within the field of medical, clinical and biological engineering its aims shall be to encourage research and the application of knowledge, and to disseminate information and promote collaboration.
The A.I.I.M.B., in relation to its specific field of interest and in the framework of the International Federation, engages in any of the following activities: sponsorship of national and international conferences, meetings and workshop, dissemination of information, awarding of prizes, establishment of professional standards and ethics within the field or in any other activities concerning medical, clinical or biological engineering.
It may promote the formation of specialized societies, groups or boards, the co-ordination of bibliographic or informational services and the improvement of standards in terminology, equipment, methods and safety practices, and the delivery of health care.
In general the Association, in the framework of the International Federation, shall work to promote improved communication and understanding in the world community of engineering, medicine and biology.