The Fields Graduate Course in Mathematical Oncology will introduce mathematical methods that are used in the modelling of cancer. Starting from the Hallmarks of Cancer, we will encounter various mathematical approaches such as differential equations, partial differential equations, dynamical systems, and stochastic processes, which allow us to model the various aspects of cancer growth and treatment. We will study models for tumor growth, metastasis, angiogenesis, immune responses, treatment resistances as well as treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immuno therapies, oncolytic virotherapy, and evolutionary therapies. The course includes a number of case studies presented by guest lecturers. 

This course will be taught by Professor Thomas Hillen (University of Alberta).

For those students who are interested in getting credit for this course, please follow this LINK: https://sites.google.com/ualberta.ca/mathematicaloncologyhillen/home.

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