Lew Cantley

Professor of cancer biology and Director of the Sandra and Edward Meyer Cancer Center at Weill Cornell Medical College. His research focuses on cancer metabolism and therapies, particularly the discovery and implications of PI3K.

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May 11, 2020 • 2h 11min

#110 - Lew Cantley, Ph.D.: Cancer metabolism, cancer therapies, and the discovery of PI3K

Lew Cantley, a leading cancer biologist and director at Weill Cornell Medical College, delves into his groundbreaking discovery of PI3K, crucial for cancer treatment. He discusses the relationship between sugar consumption, insulin resistance, and tumor growth, revealing the surprising influences of dietary choices on cancer progression. Lew also highlights his innovative clinical trial for stage 4 cancer patients and how synergizing ketogenic diets with PI3K inhibitors can enhance treatment efficacy, reshaping the future of cancer therapies.

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