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Our mission
The mission of the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) is to transform, through technology development, our understanding of disease and its prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment. NIBIB supports new tools and technologies to improve human health within its internal laboratories and through grants, collaborations, and training.
Who we are
Our organization
We support biomedical imaging and engineering research throughout the country and abroad and train the next generation of interdisciplinary researchers. We also conduct research in our internationally recognized intramural research labs on the NIH campus.
Leadership
Dr. Tromberg is the Director of the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) at NIH where he oversees research programs focused on developing, translating, and commercializing engineering, physical science, and computational technologies in biology and medicine.
Advisory groups
The National Advisory Council for Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NACBIB) advises the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS); the Assistant Secretary for Health, DHHS; the Director, National Institutes of Health (NIH); and the Director, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) on matters relating to the conduct and support of research, training, health information dissemination and other programs that address biomedical imaging, biomedical engineering and associated technologies and modalities with biomedical applications.
Research and grants
Our research
NIBIB programs support activities in biomedical imaging and engineering research across the country and globally. We also support the next generation of interdisciplinary researchers across the career continuum and with a focus on enhancing participation of underrepresented populations.
Our grants
NIBIB funds research in a variety of scientific areas in biomedical imaging, bioengineering, and informatics, and training for researchers throughout the career span.
Budget
In FY 2026, the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) received a budget of $440.6 million. This funding was secured under H.R.7148 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. The NIBIB utilizes this funding primarily for extramural research, with nearly 85% percent going to researchers at various universities, hospitals, industries, and research institutions.
The NIBIB’s budget is based on the fiscal year appropriation provided by Congress and signed into law by the President. A key component of the annual budget process is the development of the President’s Budget, which is presented to Congress in the form of the Congressional Justification (CJ). NIBIB CJs are posted below.