Mathematical and computation modelling of cell competition
Project Level: Summer
Project Duration: 6 weeks
Hours of Engagement: 30
Project Description:
The project will investigate mechanical competition between cells with different properties in a cell monolayer resulting from single cell mutation. We will investigate under what conditions will a single cell mutation survive and lead to the invasion of host tissue as a model for cancer initiation. The model will study models based on stochastic processes and computer simulations.
Expected Outcomes:
The project is expected to generate and analyse mathematical models and develop code for computer simulations.
Suitable for:
The project is suitable for student with interest in applications of mathematics in biology and medicine and computer simulations of multicellular processes.
Contact for further information:
Dr Zoltan Neufeld: z.neufeld@uq.edu.au