Mathematical medical sciences is a growing area of interest, particularly with many diseases reaching epidemic levels such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease and many more, and the associated rising costs to society.

Cancer is largely becoming a major concern to modern society with ways of treating it and even preventing it making up large areas of research. Some of the key issues relating to cancer growth and its treatment can be addressed through the use of mathematical modelling.

The intended field of research is aimed to provide insight into the link between medical science and mathematical modelling. This research project will develop mathematical models based on applied and numerical techniques to address areas of cancer growth that, as of yet, have not been analysed in a mathematical sense. Some of the key areas of interest will be using mathematical modelling to analyse the effects of interference of certain growth factors, such as insulin-like growth factors, on cancer growth along with the interactions that may form between these growth factors and chemicals released by the cancer cells. The research will also aim to address issues such as the generality of some of the current models and the limitations on computer simulations.