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