At ICIAM 2011, speakers from varying backgrounds, including Professors Patrick Nelson, Kerry Landman, and Avner Friedman, and graduate student Irina Kareva, outlined the many aspects of mathematical modeling in disease progression and dynamics, emphasizing the connections between mathematics and medical science.

Watch a video that highlights the applications of math modeling in diabetes, cancer and wound healing:

You can also read about Avner Friedman’s other research—on math modeling for cancer treatments here.