Prof. Y.T.Zhang has been selected by the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society as the recipient of the 2006 EMBS Service Award.
As quoted:

"exceptional and meritorious service to the Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS) with outstanding contributions to the development and promotion of EMBS’ conferences, educational activities, and international collaboration."

The recognition associated with this award consists of an engraved plaque, a honorarium and a reimbursement for travel, registration and accommodation expenses to attend the awards presentation ceremony, which will be held at New York.