Anuraag Bukkuri

Anuraag Bukkuri is a researcher in the field of mathematical oncology and evolutionary biology. He is currently a Postdoctoral Associate at the University of Pittsburgh in the Department of Computational & Systems Biology and is also associated with UPMC Hillman Cancer Center.24

Research Focus

Bukkuri's research focuses on:

• Mathematical modeling of cancer evolution
• Eco-evolutionary dynamics
• The role of evolvability in species competition and adaptation

He has published work on topics such as the contribution of evolvability to eco-evolutionary dynamics of competing species.1

Career Progression

Education and Early Career::

• Pursued a PhD in Integrated Mathematical Oncology at Moffitt Cancer Center, where he worked as a graduate research assistant.

Current Positions::

• Postdoctoral Associate at the University of Pittsburgh
• Associate at The Center for Philosophy of Science

Research Interests:: Bukkuri is currently examining the role of polyploidy in regeneration, kidney and liver disease, and cancer therapy resistance.5

Additional Information

Bukkuri has a diverse range of interests that have shaped his career path. Growing up, he aspired to be a paleontologist, mathematician, author, evolutionary biologist, and medical oncologist.3 His current work seems to integrate many of these childhood interests, particularly in the fields of mathematics, evolution, and cancer research.