Seeking a Cure With Selfless Motivation

Dr. Samson Amos has always been driven by something deeper than personal success; his heart beats with a genuine desire to bring healing and hope to others. Growing up in Nigeria, he witnessed firsthand the ravages of diseases like sickle cell anemia and malaria. The suffering around him fueled his resolve to dedicate his life to pharmaceutical research, but for Dr. Amos, it was more than a professional calling; it was a mission to alleviate human pain and suffering. 

After earning his doctorate in pharmacology, Dr. Amos returned home to visit his family. It was during this trip that a moment would forever shape his path. He heard a cry from a neighbor’s house, and when he went to check on her, he discovered the woman was battling breast cancer. She pleaded with him to help other women like her. That poignant encounter added cancer to the growing list of battles Dr. Amos was determined to fight. 

Today, as a leading researcher in natural product pharmacology at Cedarville University, Dr. Amos works tirelessly to search for potential cures alongside his students. His passion doesn’t just stop at science — he mentors his students, teaching them to blend academic rigor with a spirit of compassion, inspired by his faith. 

In a quiet lab tucked away in the Ohio countryside, Dr. Amos and his students work steadily. Though the ultimate cure for cancer may not come from their lab, the seeds of hope and determination they plant together could very well inspire that future breakthrough. It’s the kind of selfless passion that defines Dr. Amos and the legacy he is building — one life, one discovery, and one student at a time. 

Listen to this week’s Cedarville Stories Podcast to hear the remarkable story of Dr. Samson Amos and the compassion that fuels his work.