Sarkis K. Mazmanian, PhD, Damon Runyon Scientist

Dr. Mazmanian's hypothesis is that intestinal bacteria are a critical factor in cancer. He proposes that these bacteria have evolved ways to protect their hosts us from diseases. Furthermore, societal and medical changes of the past few decades (antibiotics, sanitation, vaccination, diet, hygiene) have disturbed our association with these "good" bacteria, potentially leading to cancer. He hopes that better understanding of the relationship between intestinal bacteria and our immune systems may lead to new natural therapeutics for colon cancer.

Learn more about Sarkis and meet more of today's brightest minds in cancer research at http://www.damonrunyon.org

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[Bfragilis]

This guy is amazing!