AI tumor avatars & digital-twin readiness: computational tumor models integrating multi-omics and clinical context to support hypothesis generation and decision support.
Multi-modal cancer systems biology: integrating genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and clinical data to map tumor–immune states and actionable mechanisms.
Predictive biomarkers & therapy response modelling: developing computational biomarkers for patient stratification, treatment response and resistance, with a focus on translational validation.
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