Judah Folkman (Judah Folkman, American scientist known for his work in the field of angiogenesis, which has implications for Hematology)

Judah Folkman was an American scientist renowned for discovering that tumors grow by stimulating the formation of new blood vessels, a process called angiogenesis. His work showed that preventing these blood vessels from developing could starve tumors, offering a new approach to cancer treatment. This insight has also influenced areas like hematology, the study of blood, by enhancing understanding of blood vessel formation and growth. Folkman's research has paved the way for developing targeted therapies that inhibit angiogenesis, helping to treat cancers and other diseases involving abnormal blood vessel growth.