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NewsCommunity Newspapers (Miami)September 11, 2026Miami-Dade County

Florida International University math professor Deborah Goldwasser researches mathematical tipping points for lung cancer screening timing

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Florida International University researcher Deborah Goldwasser is studying mathematical models to determine the optimal timing for lung cancer screenings to distinguish between curable and terminal stages.

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Why It Matters

The research could potentially change how doctors schedule lung cancer screenings for patients.

Key Facts

  • Florida International University math professor and researcher Deborah Goldwasser is conducting research on lung cancer screenings.
  • The research focuses on identifying a mathematical tipping point between curable and terminal lung cancer.
  • The findings could potentially change how doctors determine the timing of lung cancer screenings.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationMiami’s Community News“Publisher of the article”PersonDeborah Goldwasser“Florida International University math professor and researcher”OrganizationFlorida International University“Institution where Deborah Goldwasser works”