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Kourosh Zarringhalam is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Massachusetts Boston (UMass Boston), within the College of Science and Mathematics (CSM). He holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of New Hampshire and serves as the Graduate Program Director for the Computer Science (CSCI) program at UMass Boston. His research focuses on mathematical biology, applied mathematics methods (including analysis, dynamics, and signal processing), and interdisciplinary applications in genomics and medical imaging.
Professional interests include modeling biological systems, developing computational tools for genomic analysis, and applying machine learning to medical imaging challenges. His work bridges mathematics with life sciences, addressing problems in cancer biology, parasitology, and systems biology.
Recent research trends emphasize AI-driven analysis of medical imaging data (e.g., electron micrographs for chemotherapy impact assessment), single-cell transcriptomics of parasitic organisms (Babesia, Toxoplasma), and molecular mechanisms underlying drug resistance in cancers like prostate and breast cancer. His publications span computational biology, genomics, and mathematical modeling, with a focus on translational applications.
Zarringhalam has contributed to identifying essential genes in malaria parasites, analyzing tumor subpopulations in BRCA1 mutant models, and developing Bayesian models for transcription factor activity inference. His work on androgen receptor splice variants in prostate cancer highlights translational potential for precision oncology.
He has no explicitly mentioned awards, but his research has been supported by grants addressing computational biology and disease modeling. As a faculty member, he mentors students in applied mathematics, computational biology, and interdisciplinary research areas.
