How to Build a Cancer Killing Molecule | Patrick Gunning | TEDxUofT

Can molecules help lead the war against cancer? In this talk, Dr. Patrick Gunning describes the seemingly insurmountable challenges that a medicinal chemist and drug discovery team face in their efforts to identify new drug molecules. Scientist and visionary, Patrick Gunning is making remarkable breakthroughs in the realm of cancer research. Dr. Gunning is most known for his discovery of a drug that cured breast cancer, multiple myelomas and acute lymphoblastic leukemia in mice, which also has potential to eliminate cancerous cells in human patients. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx