Research areas & interests
Agent-based models of cancer
An ongoing theme in the lab is using the Hybrid Automata Library (HAL) open-source framework (Java) to develop, analyze, and visualize agent-based mathematical models. We’ve recently implemented a continuous space-time cellular automata model known as “Lenia” in HAL.
Antifragility & convexity in dose response
The lab is exploring the role of antifragility along several research avenues. Read more..
Recent news
Trends in Cell Biology Cover Art
Our paper, “Agent-based methods facilitate integrative science in cancer” was featured on the cover of the journal Trends in Cell Biology. Caption: “Modeling tumor evolution via integrative team science. On pages 300–311 in this issue, West et al. review the...
Recorded Talk: Spring School on applied mathematics in ecology
Talk: can we use the principles of convexity to guide treatment?
Published: a survey of open questions in adaptive therapy
Published in eLife: a collaboration of 12 scientists mapping out how to bridge mathematics and clinical translation.