Sam Achilefu

Dr. Samuel Achilefu, Lyda Hill Distinguished University Chair and inaugural chair of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas, Texas, is an international leader in optical and multimodal imaging, image-guided cancer surgery, portable imaging devices, and nanotechnology. Previously at Washington University, his innovative research and over 70 U.S. patents have contributed significantly to laboratory and clinical medicine. Dr. Achilefu’s contributions have been recognized by election to the National Academies of Engineering, Medicine, and Inventors. He is a fellow of many prestigious societies and has received over 20 national and international awards. His commitment to innovation continues to shape molecular imaging, biomedical engineering, and cancer care worldwide.