Evolutionary Biology and Ecology of Cancer

The focus of this first year will be the ecology of tumour microenvironments, which have a dramatic effect on the behaviour of cancer cells.

This course is aimed at researchers currently working in cancer and/or evolution and ecology. It is particularly suited to evolutionary biologists and ecologists interested in moving into cancer research, and to cancer biologists and oncologists who lack formal training in evolutionary biology. Applications are invited from early career scientists, including post-graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and new principle investigators.

Course topics:
- The dynamics of somatic evolution
- Cancer phylogenetics
- Ecological theory
- Cooperation and cheating between neoplastic cells
- Ecology of cell-type interactions
- Ecological interactions with the microbiome
- Acquired therapeutic resistance and adaptive therapy
- Ecology of inflammation in tumours
- Ecological measurements

This is a residential course. All participants are requested to stay onsite for the full duration to benefit fully from discussions and interactions with the faculty and other students.

Price:
Registration with Single Accomodation: GBP 650

Speakers: Athena Aktipis (Arizona State University, USA and Institute of Cancer Research, UK), Mel Greaves (Institute of Cancer Research, UK), Carlo Maley (Arizona State University, USA and Institute of Cancer Research, UK)