The BMIS committee serves as a trans-agency technical group, which coordinates research programs and develops joint initiatives and workshops in biomaterials and medical implant science. The committee consists of representatives from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST), the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and AdvaMed. These members bring scientific perspectives and represent the interests of the general public. Dr. Christine Kelley from the NIH National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB) currently serves as chair of the committee.