Judah Folkman
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Moses Judah Folkman (February 24, 1933 – January 14, 2008)[1] was an American biologist and pediatric surgeon best known for his research on tumor angiogenesis, the process by which a tumor attracts blood vessels to nourish itself and sustain its existence. He founded the field of angiogenesis research, which has led to the discovery of a number of therapies based on inhibiting or stimulating neovascularization.[2]
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Judah Folkman | |
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Born | (1933-02-24)February 24, 1933 |
Died | January 14, 2008(2008-01-14) (aged 74) |
Citizenship | American |
Alma mater | Ohio State University Harvard Medical School |
Known for | Angiogenesis |
Awards | Charles S. Mott Prize (1997) Massry Prize (1997) Keio Medical Science Prize (1998) |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Pediatric surgery |
Institutions | Harvard Medical School |
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