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Judah Folkman
American biologist (1933-2008) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 74
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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2010National Inventors Hall of FameAward2008Died14 January 20082005Warren Alpert Foundation PrizeAward2004Princess of Asturias Award for Technical and Scientific ResearchAward2003Robert J. and Claire Pasarow Foundation Award for Distinguished Contributions to Cardiovascular ResearchAward2000Honorary Doctor of the Nankai UniversityAward1999J. Allyn Taylor International Prize in MedicineAward1998John Scott AwardAwardKeio Medical Science PrizeAward1997Charles S. Mott PrizeAward1996Ernst Schering PrizeAward1995Bristol-Myers Squibb Award for Distinguished Achievement in Cancer ResearchAward1992Wolf Prize in MedicineAward1991Canada Gairdner International AwardAward1985AACR-G.H.A. Clowes Award for Outstanding Basic Cancer ResearchAward1933Born24 February 1933
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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
