Dr. Tomás Duraj
Physician-scientist focused on cancer metabolism and metabolic oncology, affiliated with Boston College and collaborator with Thomas Seyfried; develops biomarker-driven ketogenic metabolic therapy frameworks for glioblastoma and other cancers.
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Dec 30, 2025 • 55min
Metabolic Oncology: From Theory To Clinical Application | Dr. Tomás Duraj | The Metabolic Link Ep. 84
Dr. Tomás Duraj, a physician-scientist at Boston College, specializes in cancer metabolism, focusing on glioblastoma treatment. He challenges conventional mutation-focused therapies, arguing for the potential of ketogenic metabolic therapy to exploit cancer's metabolic vulnerabilities. Dr. Duraj introduces the Glucose-Ketone Index as a key biomarker and advocates for protecting healthy cells during treatment. He suggests small pilot studies for better insights, offering a promising view of the future of metabolic oncology.
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Feb 11, 2025 • 1h 32min
Targeting Cancer Metabolism: The Future of Oncology | Dr. Tomás Duraj | The Metabolic Link Ep. 61
Dr. Tomás Duraj, a physician-scientist specializing in cancer metabolism, discusses revolutionary insights on targeting cancer through its metabolism. He explains how mitochondrial dysfunction underpins cancer development and explores the Warburg effect, emphasizing the need to target both glucose and glutamine metabolism. Duraj advocates for ketogenic therapy combined with standard treatments to create a hostile environment for tumors. He also highlights innovative imaging techniques and the potential for broader applications of metabolic strategies across various cancer types.
