The Nigerian-American scientist developed imaging approaches that illuminate tumours during surgery.
Translational research matters when laboratory insight becomes a tool clinicians can use.
Achilefu leads research at UT Southwestern.
West Africa / United States · Diaspora · 4 September 2026
Samuel Achilefu helps surgeons see cancer more clearly
The Nigerian-American scientist developed imaging approaches that illuminate tumours during surgery.
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