Explore a 27-minute lecture from the Fields Institute's Thematic Program on Mathematical Oncology where Dr. Mariam Waterman from UC Irvine examines the complex relationship between cancer stem cell heterogeneity and tumor microenvironments in colorectal cancer. Delve into mathematical modeling approaches that help understand how different cancer stem cell populations interact with their surrounding environments to influence tumor growth and progression. Learn about the implications of these interactions for developing more effective treatment strategies for colorectal cancer, while connecting these insights to broader applications in mathematical oncology and the modeling of cancer dynamics.