This was the beginning of the establishment of the honorary status of "Fellow, Biomaterials Science and Engineering" (FBSE).
Distinguished members who had gained accomplishment and were acknowledged as role models in the field of biomaterials science and engineering are given the Fellow status.
Such Fellows are expected, through word and deed, to foster the field of biomaterials and to support its professional development as a practical and intellectual endeavour.
New Fellows are announced and recognised at every World Biomaterials Congress (held once every four years).
The duly nominated, approved, confirmed, and installed fellow has the right to carry the letters FBSE.