Judah Folkman
Moses Judah Folkman (February 24, 1933 – January 14, 2008) 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.
Judah Folkman | |
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| Born | February 24, 1933 Cleveland, Ohio |
| Died | January 14, 2008 (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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