Modelling the spread of brain tumours

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Modelling the spread of brain tumours

The study of mathematical biology attempts to use mathematical models to draw useful conclusions about biological systems. Here, we consider the modelling of brain tumour spread with the ultimate goal of improving treatment outcomes.

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Mathematical subjects

Numerics and Scientific Computing

Connections to other fields

Life Science
Physics

Author(s)

Amanda Swan, Albert Murtha

License

DOI (Digital Object Identifier)

10.14760/SNAP-2015-013-EN

PDF

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Mathematical subjects

Algebra and Number Theory
Analysis
Didactics and Education
Discrete Mathematics and Foundations
Geometry and Topology
Numerics and Scientific Computing
Probability Theory and Statistics

Connections to other fields

Chemistry and Earth Science
Computer Science
Engineering and Technology
Finance
Humanities and Social Sciences
Life Science
Physics
Reflections on Mathematics

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