How Nature and a 9-Year Old Are Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment

Discover how nature-inspired solutions and community-driven funding are revolutionizing cancer treatment in this inspiring TEDxSeattle talk by Dr. Jim Olson. Learn about groundbreaking innovations in cancer drug discovery, including Tumor Paint, a scorpion toxin-based drug that illuminates cancer cells during surgery, and a method for testing multiple chemotherapy drugs on a patient's tumor to determine the most effective treatment. Explore Dr. Olson's vision of providing hope to every child and family facing inoperable brain cancer, and his work as a pediatric oncologist, researcher at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, and founder of biotechnology companies. Gain insights into the power of unconventional approaches and collaborative efforts in advancing cancer research and treatment.