Jackson, Trachette Levon
1972-present · Contribution: 1998-present
Mathematics
Pioneering mathematical models of tumor growth, angiogenesis, and cancer chemotherapy that have become foundational to the field of mathematical oncology
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1972-present
- Active since
- 1998-present
- Category
- Mathematics
Impact on the world
Jackson helped establish mathematical oncology, using equations and computation to make cancer treatment more precise and personalized.
Sources
- National Cancer Institute
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