Mark A. J. Chaplain - Böcker

Preliminary: Over the last decade or so there has been renewed interest in the mathematical modeling of tumor growth. This book presents an overview of recent mathematical models developed to examine the many stages of cancer growth and development from a single mutant cell through to the metastatic spread of the disease. The mathematical models employed are ordinary and partial differential equation models, discrete models, and continuum mechanics models. Various analytical and numerical methods are used in the analysis of these models and at all times clinical implications of the model results are considered.

The Bulletin of Mathematical Biology, the official journal of the Society for Mathematical Biology, disseminates original research findings and other information relevant to the interface of biology and the mathematical sciences.

Cancer is a complex and devastating disease, responsible for millions of deaths worldwide each year. While traditional oncology focuses on diagnosis and treatment through medical, surgical, radiation and clinical techniques, mathematical oncology has emerged as a powerful discipline that applies mathematical modelling to understand cancer growth, spread, and response to treatment.This volume provides a comprehensive exploration of mathematical approaches in oncology, offering a deep dive into differential equation models and biomechanical models. From reaction-diffusion equations that capture tumour growth and spread, to mechanical models that examine cellular interactions within tissues and vessels, this book presents both analytical techniques and computational modelling approaches that enhance our understanding of cancer dynamics.This book serves as both a reference for researchers and a foundation for integrating mathematical oncology into university curricula. By bridging the gap between mathematics, biology, and clinical research, it highlights the crucial role of mathematical modelling in advancing cancer treatment strategies and improving patient outcomes.

This contributed volume investigates several mathematical techniques for the modeling and simulation of viral pandemics, with a special focus on COVID-19.