Cancer is complex, working at multiple spatial and temporal scales, underpinned by a convoluted network of cell cycle controls and cell-cell interactions. Heterogeneity of cells within tumors has emerged as a key factor in tumor evolution and progression, further adding to the challenge. After introducing some of the complexity we face, I present four modeling approaches: ecological, cell biology, phenotypic evolution, and network evolution. I conclude with some of the mathematical and practical challenges we face in better understanding and controlling cancer initiation and progression.
Colloquium and 4th Annual Distinguished Lecture of the Simon A. Levin Center
Wednesday, April 8
12:00pm
WXLR A103 (New room)
Faculty host: Joan Ponce
Fred Adler
Professor and Director of the School of BIological Sciences
Professor of Mathematics
University of Utah