Beskrivelse
Modeling inflammation and cancers.Abstract of mini-symposium: Inflammation and the process of carcinogenesis are closely intertwined. An inflammatory microenvironment can lead to increased levels of DNA damage, and can also create conditions under which genetically altered cells can enjoy a selective advantage, thus promoting carcinogenesis and cancer progression. Genetically altered cells can further induce inflammation, thus changing their environment for their own benefit and enhancing subsequent disease progression. At the same time, inflammation can be tied to immune responses against tumors, resulting in multi-factorial and complex dynamics. This mini-symposium will discuss these interactions and relationships, as well as possible anti-inflammatory treatment options, based on insights generated by mathematical models. The organizers will report on our recent efforts to improve the climate and work on the engagement of all underrepresented groups in mathematics and math education. “Think Tank Matemáticas” is a project that aims to raise awareness of the undergraduates (especially from URGs) about exciting applications of Math to real-world problems, by introducing them to the concept of a Think Tank. By definition, a Think Tank is “a body of experts providing advice and ideas on specific political or economic problems”. In this context, it is a group of intelligent people (i.e. undergraduates majoring in math) that gather to brain-storm an important issue and come up with a creative solution, which uses quantitative and mathematical approaches. This project involves graduate students (as discussion leaders) and connects the groups of undergraduates with Math alumni in industry, to give them an opportunity to present their projects, to network, and secure future internships.
| Periode | 23 sep. 2022 |
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| Begivenhedstype | Konference |
| Placering | Heidelberg, TysklandVis på kort |
| Grad af anerkendelse | International |