Welcome to
High School Mathematical Oncology!
High School Mathematical Oncology is for students who are curious about how math and cancer research come together. If you love solving math problems, are fascinated by biology, or just want to learn how math can help fight diseases like cancer, you’re in the right place.
Here, you’ll find resources to help you understand things like tumor growth models, treatment predictions, and more. You can also explore career paths and connect with other students who share your interests. We hope this site helps you dive deeper into this exciting field and inspires you to make a difference!
Connecting Students with Interest in Cancer Research through Mathematics
What is Mathematical Oncology?
Mathematical oncology is a field that combines mathematics, biology, and medicine to better understand cancer development and treatment through computational models.
By analyzing large datasets, such as genomic sequencing data, researchers can develop personalized precision medicine—tailoring treatments to individual patients based on their unique genetic makeup to maximize treatment outcomes.
Key Aspects of Mathematical Oncology
Modeling Tumor Growth
Understand how cancer grows, spreads, and mutates.
Treatment Planning
Simulate different cancer treatments like chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy to optimize their effectiveness and minimize side effects.
Precision Medicine
Integrates large datasets to tailor treatments specifically to each patient's cancer to improve outcome and survival rates.
Accelerates Research
By testing hypotheses and therapies in silico (computer simulations) before clinical trials, researchers can save time and resources.