As a rising star in the field of fluorescence-guided surgery (FGS), Dr. Thinzar M. Lwin from University of California San Diego has practiced for half decade studying the physiology of different combinations of fluorescent probes and using them for FGS with FDA-approved surgical devices. Annals of Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Surgery (ALES) has the honor to interview Dr. Lwin and will have a closer look at the research efforts made by her throughout these years.