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Developing an Agent-Based Mathematical Model for Simulating Post-Irradiation Cellular Response: A Crucial Component of a Digital Twin Framework for Personalized Radiation Treatment

Medical Physics 2025-11-21 v2

Abstract

In this study, we present the Physical-Bio Translator, an agent-based simulation model designed to simulate cellular responses following irradiation. This simulation framework is based on a novel cell-state transition model that accurately reflects the characteristics of irradiated cells. To validate the Physical-Bio Translator, we performed simulations of cell phase evolution, cell phenotype evolution, and cell survival. The results indicate that the Physical-Bio Translator effectively replicates experimental cell irradiation outcomes, suggesting that digital cell irradiation experiments can be conducted via computer simulation, offering a more sophisticated model for radiation biology. This work lays the foundation for developing a robust and versatile digital twin at multicellular or tissue scales, aiming to comprehensively study and predict patient responses to radiation therapy.

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@article{arxiv.2501.11875,
  title  = {Developing an Agent-Based Mathematical Model for Simulating Post-Irradiation Cellular Response: A Crucial Component of a Digital Twin Framework for Personalized Radiation Treatment},
  author = {Ruirui Liu and Marciek H. Swat and James A. Glazier and Yu Lei and Sumin Zhou and Kathryn A. Higley},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2501.11875},
  year   = {2025}
}