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Judah Folkman

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American biologist (1933-2008)

United StatesScientistsLived 1933 to 2008 · aged 74
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Moses Judah Folkman 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.

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Awards 21

2010National Inventors Hall of Fame
2005Scientific Grand Prize of the Lefoulon-Delalande Fondation
2005Warren Alpert Foundation Prize
2004Princess of Asturias Award for Technical and Scientific Research
2003Robert J. and Claire Pasarow Foundation Award for Distinguished Contributions to Cardiovascular Research
2001Benjamin Franklin Medal
2000honorary doctor of the Nankai University
1999J. Allyn Taylor International Prize in Medicine
1998Massry Prize
1998Keio Medical Science Prize
1998John Scott Award
1997Ernst Jung Prize for Medicine
1997Charles S. Mott Prize
1996Ernst Schering Prize
1995Sharpey-Schafer Lecture and Prize
1995Bristol-Myers Squibb Award for Distinguished Achievement in Cancer Research
1992Wolf Prize in Medicine
1992The Louis and Artur Lucian Award in Cardiovascular Diseases
1991Canada Gairdner International Award
1985AACR-G.H.A. Clowes Award for Outstanding Basic Cancer Research
Dr. Josef Steiner Cancer Research Award

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Paul NurseAlso won Dr. Josef Steiner Cancer Research AwardRobert LefkowitzAlso won Robert J. and Claire Pasarow Foundation Award for Distinguished Contributions to Cardiovascular ResearchEric LanderAlso won J. Allyn Taylor International Prize in MedicineTorsten Nils WieselAlso won Sharpey-Schafer Lecture and PrizeKarl DeisserothAlso won Warren Alpert Foundation PrizeSalvador MoncadaAlso won Scientific Grand Prize of the Lefoulon-Delalande Fondation

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Moses Judah Folkman 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.

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1933 to 2008 · aged 74
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