Mathematical Biology Heterogeneous Disease Modelling

Alexandra Shyntar, PhD student – University of Alberta

Supervisor – Thomas Hillen

Collaborator – Dr. Troost, the University Hospital in Dresden, Germany.

Project Description: Alexandra joined a collaboration with the University Hospital in Dresden, Germany. Dr. Troost and her team are measuring lung-cancer volume data after radiation therapy. Alexandra has developed mathematical models for these data, and we are engaged in regular online meetings to evaluate the data and improve the model.