07 - 10 April, 2024
The Westin Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA
Events
Samuel Achilefu
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW), USA
The Power of Light to Detect and Eradicate Cancer
Molecular optical imaging has been the cornerstone of diagnostic imaging for centuries. However, recent advances in optical materials and technologies have transformed this field into a powerful tool for cancer detection and treatment. These resources are now facilitating precision cancer surgery and reducing disparities in health outcomes.
About the Speaker
Dr. Samuel Achilefu is professor and chair of the Biomedical Engineering Department at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW) in Dallas. His research interests include image-guided cancer surgery, portable imaging devices, nanotechnology and contrast agents for imaging applications. Through a multidisciplinary team of investigators, he has guided multiple research endeavors from concept to clinic. Dr. Achilefu is an inventor of 69 issued U.S. patents, published over 300 scientific papers and received over 20 national and international honors and awards for research excellence. He is a member of the National Academy of Medicine, a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors and a member of the National Advisory Council for Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB, NIH). Dr. Achilefu is a fellow of many professional societies, including the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE), SPIE, Optica (formerly OSA), AAAS, the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Royal Society of Medicine.
