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Robert Langer
Across 1 conversation, Robert Langer ranges across startup success, biotechnology, cancer research. Robert Langer has over 295,000 citations and an H index of 269, making him one of the most cited engineers. The development of Avastin took 28 years from initial research to FDA approval, illustrating the lengthy drug discovery process.
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previewLanger's work on angiogenesis inhibitors like Avastin highlights the potential of targeting blood vessel growth to treat tumors, a strategy that took decades to realize.
#105Robert Langer: Edison of Medicine
The patent system, while essential for funding drug development, can create barriers to access, raising ethical concerns about drug pricing.
#105Robert Langer: Edison of Medicine
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