Leader, Follower, and Cheaters in Collective Cancer Invasion

Explore groundbreaking research on collective cancer invasion dynamics in this hour-long seminar presentation by Dr. Yi Jiang from Georgia State University. Delve into the complex relationships between leader cells, follower cells, and "cheater" cells during cancer invasion processes, examining how these different cellular roles influence tumor progression and metastasis. Learn about the mathematical modeling approaches used to understand these cellular interactions and their implications for cancer research and potential therapeutic strategies. The presentation, delivered as part of the Mathematics of Movement series, bridges interdisciplinary concepts from animal ecology and cell biology to provide unique insights into collective cell behavior during cancer progression.