Updates + Accolades / A New Era of Collaboration in Biomedical Engineering

The recently opened Texas Instruments Biomedical Engineering and Sciences Building catalyzes a unique partnership between UT Southwestern Medical Center and UT Dallas, bringing their biomedical engineering programs together to foster innovative solutions for unmet medical needs.

The 150,000-square-foot building, located on the East Campus of UT Southwestern, also houses the Biodesign Center, which includes a large assembly/design studio, a metal fabrication shop, and rooms for 3D printing.

“Faculty members from the two institutions will create a collaborative research model that unites investigators with the complementary expertise and skill sets needed to improve human health and unravel the underpinnings of biological processes through technological innovations,” says Samuel Achilefu, Ph.D., Professor and inaugural Chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering.

Nationally recognized for his expertise in molecular imaging, Dr. Achilefu is forging ambitious multidisciplinary partnerships, positioning the Department – established in 2021 – as a hub for innovation globally.

“Our goal is to create an exciting and collaborative environment for researchers, teachers, and trainees – and we have gotten off to a great start,” Dr. Achilefu says.

Samuel Achilefu, Ph.D., is Professor and inaugural Chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering. He is also Professor in the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Department of Radiology. His research interests include imageguided cancer surgery, portable imaging devices, and nanotechnology.