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Biophysics: modeling
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Aim at:
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Understanding mechanisms
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A fitted model:
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will improve use of current treatments
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Understanding a mechanism could:
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change modeling approaches
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treatments
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impact other medical disciplines
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True multi-disciplinarity (Epidemiology, Biology,
Radiology, Other medical disciplines, …)
Parotid gland work:
- Identified a critical target for radiation response
- Calls for changes in modeling of response /sparing a new structure
- Could change use of technology / change technology
- Implications for stem cell transplantation treatment