Optimization in Medicine and Biology (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780849305634)

Integrating strong foundational theory, good modeling techniques, efficient algorithms, and relevant applications, this comprehensive, single-source reference highlights the most recent advances in optimization techniques for solving very complex problems in medical and biological research. It discusses mathematical programming techniques for medical decision-making processes and applies them to pediatric vaccine formularies, cancer treatment planning models, and the cost-effectiveness of HIV programs. The second part focuses on optimization in biology and discusses computational algorithms for genomic analysis; probe design and selection; and various algorithms and software packages to aid in probe selection and design. The appendix provides a short tutorial on Integer Programming (IP).

Author: Gino J. Lim
ISBN-10: 0849305632
ISBN-13: 9780849305634
Publisher: Auerbach Publications
Language: English
Published: 01/01/2008
Pages: 592
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.13lbs
Size: 9.23h x 6.44w x 1.45d

Review Citation(s):
Scitech Book News 06/01/2008 pg. 76