Archives Tag: Dr. Samuel Achilefu

Discover Nigeria Everyday Heroes

April 19, 2022

Dr Samuel Achilefu is a remarkable Nigerian-born Scientist and medical researcher who has pioneered both fundamental and applied research in science, engineering, and medicine. He is the Michel M. Ter-Pogossian Professor of Radiology and Vice-Chair for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine. Read more about Everyday Heroes … Continue reading Everyday Heroes: Dr Samuel Achilefu

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Discover Nigeria

April 19, 2022

Dr. Samuel Achilefu gained international recognition after his medical research as a radiologist made a breakthrough in cancer surgery by creating high-tech infrared goggles. Dr. Achilefu’s invention helps surgeons locate the cancer cells and reduce the need for additional surgical procedures for cancer patients. The Nigerian and his medical team spent five years, conducting research … Continue reading Nigerians You Should Know: Dr. Samuel Achilefu

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Events Science & Technology Uncategorized

April 19, 2022

  In the world’s fight against cancer, new technology is a welcome development. The same is to be said of the high tech Cancer-Spotting Goggles invented by Dr. Samuel Achilefu, a Nigerian, a professor of Radiology, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics and Director of Optical Radiology Lab (ORL) at Washington University in St. Louis. … Continue reading Dr. Samuel Achilefu Creates High Tech Cancer-Spotting Goggles

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