Fred Bunz

Fred Bunz, a renowned researcher from the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, delves into the pivotal role of the p53 protein in cancer biology. He discusses groundbreaking research revealing how restoring p53 functionality can slow cancer cell growth and increase sensitivity to radiation therapy. Bunz emphasizes the importance of targeting p53 mutations, as they contribute to treatment resistance, offering a hopeful path for developing new cancer therapies.