Two BME alumni honored in 2025 “40 Under 40” awards

Congratulations to the two UF BME alumni who were recognized on the University of Florida‘s 2025 40 under 40 list! 

Since 2006, the University of Florida has honored Outstanding Young Alumni whose achievements positively impact The Gator Nation®. 40 Gators Under 40 will continue the tradition of honoring Gators who have not only achieved remarkable professional success but have also demonstrated an unwavering commitment to service and a deep connection to UF.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lindsay DeWeese (BS ’07 Nuclear Eng | MS ’09 Nuclear Eng | Ph.D. ’13 Biomedical Eng/Medical Physics)

Lindsay DeWeese (BS ’07 Nuclear Eng | MS ’09 Nuclear Eng | Ph.D. ’13 Biomedical Eng/Medical Physics) 

Lindsay DeWeese, Ph.D., is a medical physicist and associate professor in the Department of Radiology at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). She is a triple-degree Gator with a BS and MS in nuclear engineering sciences and Ph.D. in medical physics.

Christopher Tien (Ph.D. ’11 BME/Medical Physics)

Christopher Tien (Ph.D. ’11 BME/Medical Physics) 

Christopher Tien is an associate professor of therapeutic radiology at the Yale University School of Medicine. Tien was able to graduate with his Ph.D. in medical physics from UF at 25, funded by the prestigious UF Alumni Graduate Fellowship. After stints at Brown University for residency and Chicago for private practice, he has been at Yale since 2016.