Muyinatu A. Lediju Bell, a Johns Hopkins engineering professor who designs medical imaging systems that link light, sound, and robotics to produce clearer pictures, was honored today by MIT Technology Review, which placed her on its prestigious 2016 list of 35 Innovators Under 35. The list annually spotlights the nation's most promising young scientists.
"Over the years, we've had success in choosing young innovators whose work has been profoundly influential on the direction of human affairs," said Jason Pontin, the magazine's editor in chief and publisher. "Previous winners include Larry Page and Sergey Brin, cofounders of Google; Mark Zuckerberg, cofounder of Facebook; and Jonathan Ive, chief designer of Apple. We're proud of our selections and the variety of achievements they celebrate, and we're proud to add Muyinatu Bell to this prestigious list."
Added Bell: "I keep track of people who've been on the list, and I deeply respect their work. It is a great honor to join this...
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