Kimberley S. Samkoe

Prof. Kimberley S. Samkoe is an Associate Professor at Dartmouth College with a focus on biomedical optics, molecular imaging, and cancer research. Her work spans fluorescence-guided surgery, photodynamic therapy (PDT), and quantitative imaging techniques for tumor margin assessment and therapeutic monitoring.

• Academic Affiliation: Dartmouth College
• Key Research Areas: Fluorescence Imaging, Paired-Agent Imaging, Head and Neck Cancer, Skin Cancer, Photodynamic Therapy, Biomedical Imaging Systems

Her research emphasizes fluorescence molecular imaging for tumor margin assessment, paired-agent imaging to quantify drug distribution, and image-guided surgical tools. Recent publications highlight innovations in intraoperative fluorescence ratio approaches, quantitative biodistribution, and clinical translation of imaging technologies.

Key trends in her 15 most recent articles include:

• Development of 3D-printed optical phantoms for clinical validation
• Integration of multispectral imaging for immune receptor quantification
• Advancements in PDT dosimetry and radiometric imaging platforms