Integrated mathematical oncology

Mathematical models of cancer ecology and evolution

We develop theory and computational models in collaboration with experimental and clinical researchers to study tumor heterogeneity, treatment response, and resistance.

Members of the CancerEvo Group together at Moffitt Cancer Center
The CancerEvo Group at Moffitt Cancer Center

Research approach

Theory, biological context, and collaboration

Our work combines mathematical methods, ecological and evolutionary thinking, and sustained interaction with experimental and clinical researchers.

Mathematical modeling

We use models to formalize biological hypotheses, identify important mechanisms, and generate predictions that can be tested against experimental and clinical data.

Cancer ecology and evolution

We study how interactions among cancer cells, normal cells, the microenvironment, and treatment shape tumor dynamics and selection.

Collaborative research

We develop research questions and models in close interaction with experimental biologists and clinical investigators.

Our approach

Models become most useful when they are developed in close dialogue with experiments and clinically meaningful questions.