NewsMiami's Community NewspapersSeptember 11, 2026Miami-Dade County
Florida International University researcher Deborah Goldwasser studies mathematical models for lung cancer screening timing
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Florida International University math professor and researcher Deborah Goldwasser is conducting research to identify the mathematical tipping point between curable and terminal lung cancer. Her work aims to help doctors determine the optimal timing for lung cancer screenings.
Read the full story at Miami's Community NewspapersWhy It Matters
The research could change how doctors determine screening schedules for patients at risk of lung cancer.
Key Facts
- Deborah Goldwasser is a math professor and researcher at Florida International University.
- Her research focuses on identifying the mathematical tipping point between a curable cancer and terminal cancer.
- The findings could influence how doctors determine the best timing for lung cancer screenings.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationAmerican Association for Cancer Research“Publisher of the journal where the study appears.”OrganizationMiami’s Community News“Publisher of the news article.”OrganizationCancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention“Flagship journal that published the study.”PersonDeborah Goldwasser“FIU math professor and researcher conducting the lung cancer study.”OrganizationFlorida International University“Institution where Deborah Goldwasser works.”OrganizationNational Lung Screening Trial“2010 trial that found LDCT screening reduced lung cancer deaths by approximately”