EAMBES is the European scientific society of BME, representing 24 national and 5 transnational scientific societies, as well as 26 academic and research institutions. Through its member organisations, EAMBES represents approximately 8000 European experts in the domain of Medical and Biological Engineering and Science (MBES). In the past years, EAMBES has been the most proactive BME organization working with European Institutions on any relevant initiative focusing on medical devices and research on healthcare technology. In 2016, EAMBES has facilitate the creation of the first European Parliament Interest Group on BME, with contribution of Dr Pecchia, which has been Chairing the EAMBES Public Affair Working Group since 2014.

As Elected President (2019-2021), Leandro will keep focusing on EAMBES relations with European Institutions and WHO. In 2021, he will be called to serve the Society as President (2021-2023) and then as Past President for 2 years.