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Michael Nicholson

@mdnicholson1.bsky.social
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Chancellor's Fellow (~Asst. Prof.) University of Edinburgh | Math modelling for somatic genomics | michaeldnicholson.github.io

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Rob Noble @robjohnnoble.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Applications are open for the 14th Integrated Mathematical Oncology workshop at the Moffitt Cancer Center, Florida, in early November. They offer deluxe travel awards covering flights and accommodation. I found it exhausting, rewarding, and a lot of fun. Apply now! www.eventbrite.com/e/imo-worksh...
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IMO Workshop 14: Digital Twins
Join us for the 14th IMO Workshop on Digital Twins
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Kamila Naxerova @naxerova.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
A gene is recurrently mutated in cancer. But do these mutations really cause the disease? Or are they merely selected during normal tissue evolution? Postdoc D. Cheek had the creative idea to use patient ages to try and answer this question. Read new paper out here: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Age distinguishes selection from causation in cancer genomes - Nature Genetics
Mutations may be enriched in tumor samples because they promote carcinogenesis or because they promote clonal expansions in healthy tissue. This study mathematically disentangles these two possibiliti...
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Calum Gabbutt @calumgabbutt.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
If you're interested in integrating theory and data to better understand how cancers evolve, register for the 2nd CANPOP meeting! Featuring a keynote talk from Martin Taylor (@mstaylor.bsky.social) and selected short talks, what better way to spend an afternoon? forms.gle/jSxB1TdPURRa...
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Institute of Genetics and Cancer @uoe-igc.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
We’re excited to reveal that team CAUSE led by Ludmil Alexandrov at @ucsandiego.bsky.social has been selected by @cancergrand.bsky.social to receive up to $25m over approx 5 years to take on one of cancer’s toughest challenges. Congratulations @mstaylor.bsky.social from IGC & team: edin.ac/4kYC1iR
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Trevor Graham @trevorgraham.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Are you fascinated by cancer biology and also ❤️ 💻 ? Feel like this ->😻<- at the thought of exploring oodles of cancer genomes, single cells and spatial multiomics data? Then our core Data Science Team at @icr.ac.uk might be the place for you. Vacancy here: jobs.icr.ac.uk/vacancies/14...
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Data Scientist in Sutton | The Institute of Cancer Research
View details and apply for this Data Scientist vacancy in Sutton. Salary : Salary range £39,805 - £53,500 (Salary appointment dependent on experience ) Reporting to: P...
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Michael Nicholson @mdnicholson1.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Happy to share our recent work quantifying ‘just-right’ APC inactivation in colorectal cancer initiation: doi.org/10.1158/0008... Excellent collaborative teamwork, led by the fantastic Meritxell Brunet Guasch.
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Mathematical Modeling Quantifies “Just-Right” APC Inactivation for Colorectal Cancer Initiation
Mathematical modeling of tumor development with different APC genotypes substantiates the “just-right” APC inactivation model and suggests alterations in secondary WNT regulators enhance WNT activity ...
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