This week in MathOnco 326
Artificial intelligence-based biomarkers, dose fractionation, clonal evolution, vascular remodeling, and more…
“This week in Mathematical Oncology” — Mar 20, 2025
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From the editor:
This week’s edition focuses on artificial intelligence-based biomarkers, dose fractionation, clonal evolution, vascular remodeling, and more…
In the News section, I’ve included a description of a summer school on “Mathematical Modeling in Cancer Research” that I’ll be lecturing at in Szeged, Hungary this June — please consider applying by the April 15 deadline!
Enjoy,
Jeffrey West
jeffrey.west@moffitt.org
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Summer School on Mathematical Modeling in Cancer Research in Szeged
🔬 Advance your skills in mathematical modeling and contribute to cancer research! Join our 4-day summer school designed for PhD and advanced MSc students interested in applying mathematical tools to real-world cancer challenges, organized by the Hungarian Center of Excellence for Molecular Medicine (HCEMM) in Szeged, Hungary, on 10-14 June, 2025.
Program Highlights:
✅ Hands-on collaboration: 25 students, 5 teams, expert instructors
✅ Real-world impact: Projects based on data from HCEMM cancer research groups
✅ Comprehensive learning:5 expert-led lectures (90 min each)
5 in-depth tutorials (60 min each)
17 hours of teamwork on real life problems
Lecturers:📢 Joel Brown – Moffitt Cancer Center, Florida, US
📢 Jeffrey West – Moffitt Cancer Center, Florida, US
📢 Tommaso Lorenzi – Politecnico di Torino, Italy
📢 Calum Gabbutt – Imperial College London, UK
📢 Gergely Röst – HCEMM and University of Szeged
Who should apply?Students from Mathematics, Biology, Medicine, Computer Science, Public Health, Data Science, and related fields with a strong interest in mathematical modeling and interdisciplinary research. English proficiency is required.
There is no registration fee, the organizers cover the local costs (accommodation and meals) as well.
Apply here until April 15: https://www.hcemm.eu/pluto/doku.php/pub:event5:application
📅 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from top experts, collaborate on impactful projects, and advance cancer research through mathematical innovation!
The newsletter now has a dedicated homepage where we post the cover artwork for each issue. We encourage submissions that coincide with the release of a recent paper from your group. This week’s artwork:
Based on: Summer School on Mathematical Modeling in Cancer Research in Szeged
Artist: Mónika Domoki (Scientific Training Officer; Hungarian Center of Excellence for Molecular Medicine (HCEMM))
Caption: 📅 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from top experts, collaborate on impactful projects, and advance cancer research through mathematical innovation!
Apply here until April 15: https://www.hcemm.eu/pluto/doku.php/pub:event5:application
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