Swanson Lab
   Kristin Rae Swanson PhD

We specialize in the mathematical modeling of pathological biosystems - specifically, primary brain tumors known as gliomas. We are currently working on several collaborative projects utilizing both clinical and experimental imaging techniques such as MRI and PET. Our focus is on: 1) predicting patient-specific tumor growth, 2) seeking patient-specific markers of tumor progression, and, 3) identifying predictors of response to therapy in individual patients.

> Dr. Swanson receives NIH Physical Sciences Oncology Center (PSOC) grant funding As part of an interdisciplinary team, Dr. Swanson will lead project # 3, titled "E = mc²: Environment-driven Mathematical Modeling for the physical microenvironment in clinical cancer imaging."

> Dr. Swanson and Rita Sodt featured in UWeek article

> Dr. Swanson receives NIH Funding for Radiotherapy Grant

> Patient Power An interview with Dr. Jason Rockhill discussing advances in radiation therapy in the treatment of gliomas and the role of the Swanson Lab's research

> Can Mathematics Treat Cancer? An article from Lifeweek news magazine in China featuring Dr. Swanson's work
See our translation from our own Mindy Szeto!

> Can Math Cure Cancer? A FORBES article on the future of cancer research featuring Dr. Swanson's work

> The Right Equation: Mathematicians Work to Predict Tumor Growth A Journal of the National Cancer Institute article featuring the Swanson Lab as one of the few labs applying mathematical modeling tools to patient-specific data.

> Interested in participating in our clinical research studies focusing on gliomas? Send an email to Dr. Swanson.

> Interested in contributing to the Swanson Lab research fund? Send an email to Dr. Swanson.

> Interested in becoming a student research assistant? Send an email to lab manager Russ Rockne.