University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center · Biomedical EngineeringAchilefu Lab
Samuel Achilefu · Dallas, Texas
Research Focus
Dr. Samuel Achilefu's lab focuses on creating advanced nanomedicine techniques to help treat cancer and bone diseases. By developing tiny particles that can deliver therapy precisely to tumors without needing oxygen or light penetration, the team aims to improve patient outcomes significantly. Their innovative approach utilizes unique properties of inorganic nanoparticles to enhance therapeutic results, especially in difficult-to-treat conditions.
nanomedicinephototherapynanoparticlescancer treatmentdrug delivery
Research Aims
3AIM 01Explore new nanostrategies for effective tumor targeting.
AIM 02Develop methods to disrupt protective cancer microenvironments.
AIM 03Investigate combined therapies for improved treatment efficacy.
Skills the Lab Values
nanoparticle synthesisdrug formulationin vivo imaginganimal modelsphototherapy techniques
Output against the department
Publications518top 15% of dept.88th of 595
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Citations20ktop 17% of dept.100th of 595
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