• Multiple Myeloma

“I am thrilled by the strong commitment of UT Southwestern leadership to the new Department of Biomedical Engineering,” said Dr. Achilefu, who holds the Lyda Hill Distinguished University Chair in Biomedical Engineering. “The inaugural BME Chair position at UT Southwestern presents an exciting opportunity to harness my diverse research experiences at the interface of medicine and engineering. This position fulfills my passion for building new functional teams and inspiring them to find innovative solutions to complex challenges in science, engineering, and medicine. A unique strength of the new Department is its direct affiliation with the Medical Center, which provides distinct advantages compared to similar departments elsewhere.”