Ithaca College

Due to cancelled flights, the talk on Monday, March 4 from 4-5 PM in Williams 320 has been cancelled.

Abstract: Cancer research is not solely the domain of biologists, oncologists, and other physicians and scientists. Mathematicians use modeling and computer simulation to further the understanding of these diseases by developing quantitative descriptions to biological theories at various scales. The analytical and numerical results of these models can be compared to clinical and laboratory data to gain further insights. Results from these models can also be used to drive the design of in vitro or in vivo experiments and are used to develop new paradigms or to challenge existing theories.

In this talk, Professor Weekes will give a taste of some mathematical and computational models used by quantitative scientists working to understand the biology and dynamics of cancer. Suzanne L. Weekes is Professor of Mathematical Sciences at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Megan Martinez at mmartinez@ithaca.edu or (607) 274-3355. We ask that requests for accommodations be made as soon as possible.