Spatial Structure Governs the Mode of Tumour Evolution

Spatial Structure Governs the Mode of Tumour Evolution

Knowing how tumors evolve would be very useful to clinicians trying to predict the spread of cancer and the likely success of different therapies.  New mathematical models developed by Robert Noble and his colleagues should...

Another Big Win for Artwork

Another Big Win for Artwork

‘In Search of Chemozoa’ has received the Best Film 2021 Award @SigmaXiSociety STEM Art and Film Festival. Sigma Xi is one of the oldest and largest scientific organizations in the world.  Congratulations to Vicky Isley and Paul Smith aka boredomresearch!  This win...

Recruiting Undergraduate Research Students

The Arizona Cancer Evolution Center (ACE) is excited to recruit undergraduate students  to its ACE Scholars research program for Spring 2022.   Motivated undergraduates from a diverse set of backgrounds and skill sets who would like to pursue research projects at the...

In Search of Chemozoa – free exhibition

This wonderful artwork will be screened between Nov 7th 2021 until January 2022 at the  Sigma Xi STEM Art and Film Festival, taking place online during their annual conference.  Registration to attend the STEM Art and Film festival is free.  Further details about the...

Contagious Cancers

Contagious Cancers

Athena Aktipis gives a fascinating overview of transmissible cancers that affect dogs,Tasmanian Devils, clams and muscles in a recent edition of  Slate Magazine.  

In Search of Chemozoa – a smorgasbord of resources!

In Search of Chemozoa – a smorgasbord of resources!

Watch the wonderful on-line exhibition of In Search of Chemozoa by artists, boredomresearch.  The work is based on some of the cancer research of ACE. The 3D version is now touring the world and participating in international competitions. Learn the technical tricks...

A theoretical analysis of tumour containment.

Cancer is often treated with high doses of chemotherapy, but is that the best path?  In a recent paper in Nature Ecology and Evolution, ACE member Rob Noble and co-author Yannick Viossat say No. They combine extensive mathematical analysis and numerical simulations to...

Identifying key questions in the ecology and evolution of cancer

Identifying key questions in the ecology and evolution of cancer

This Perspective research paper published in Evolutionary Applications in 2021 provides a roadmap for studying cancer through the lens of evolution and ecology and suggests 84 important questions that should be addressed in coming years.  Amongst the 30 plus experts...