Judah Folkman

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A researcher known for his hypothesis that cancers cannot grow larger than a BB without new blood vessels, leading to the development of anti-VEGF therapies.

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Videos Mentioning Judah Folkman

181 - Viewing cancer through an evolutionary lens: a radically different approach to treatment

Peter Attia MD

Pioneering researcher who pointed out the idea that cancer cells make blood vessels, leading to the development of anti-VEGF drugs.

#133 - Vinay Prasad, M.D., M.P.H: Hallmarks of successful cancer policy

Peter Attia MD

Luminary oncologist and author who pioneered the idea of anti-angiogenesis, cutting off blood supply to tumors to stop their growth.

#121 – Azra Raza, M.D.: Why we’re losing the war on cancer

Peter Attia MD

Doctor whose work on neovascularization led to the development of anti-VEGF drugs like Avastin.

Robert Langer: Edison of Medicine | Lex Fridman Podcast #105

Lex Fridman

Robert Langer's postdoctoral advisor, who pioneered research into angiogenesis inhibitors.

346 - Scaling biotech and improving global health: lessons from an extraordinary career in medicine

Peter Attia MD

A researcher known for his hypothesis that cancers cannot grow larger than a BB without new blood vessels, leading to the development of anti-VEGF therapies.