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Trachette Jackson is a professor and the University Diversity Social Transformation Professor at the University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, specializing in Mathematics. She focuses on applying mathematical and computational modeling approaches to various aspects of tumor growth, including mutation acquisition, tumorigenesis, metastasis, and treatment response. Her research aims to develop innovative mathematical frameworks able to address critical questions regarding vascular tumor progression and targeted therapeutics. This work is focused on improving therapeutic outcomes for cancers through a deeper understanding of the molecular biology of tumors, selectively targeting pathways involved in tumor progression. Jackson's research has led to the development of mathematical models designed to optimize targeted drug treatment strategies by linking molecular events related to cancer stem cell-driven tumor growth and the dynamics of tumor-induced blood vessel formation, which are crucial to therapeutic success. Through collaboration, she investigates the integrated effects of molecular players that contribute to key aspects of tumorigenesis and therapeutic resistance. Her interdisciplinary approach aims to expedite the transition of novel therapeutic strategies from the laboratory to clinical settings.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science