Dana-Farber’s Momentum of Discovery

William G. Kaelin Jr., MD won the Nobel Prize for discovering how cancer grows and multiplies by hijacking the body’s oxygen-sensing system, which led to a new class of oxygen-regulating drugs.

February 7, 2022

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William G. Kaelin Jr., MD won the Nobel Prize for discovering how cancer exploits the body's oxygen-sensing system.
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Dr. Kaelin's findings have led to a new class of oxygen-regulating drugs effective against kidney cancer and other diseases.
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The number of FDA-approved protocols for kidney cancer treatment has increased from one to seventeen due to recent advancements.
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Collaboration among researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute fosters innovation and accelerates the pace of drug discovery.
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The ongoing goal is to develop more specific treatments, ultimately aiming for a future with empty waiting rooms.

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