Judah Folkman

Judah Folkman was an American physician and scientist, best known for his pioneering work in the field of angiogenesis— the process by which new blood vessels form from existing ones. Folkman proposed that tumors need their own blood supply to grow and spread, which led to innovative cancer treatment strategies that aim to disrupt blood vessel formation in tumors. His research laid the groundwork for the development of anti-angiogenic therapies, offering new hope for cancer patients. Folkman’s contributions significantly advanced cancer biology and treatment, influencing both research and clinical practices.