A veteran of the US Navy submarine force turned academic physician-scientist. Dr. Scott's cancer research lab uses mathematical modeling to explain the complexity of cancer, and biological and clinical investigations to validate those models. Jacob's background in physics, medicine, mathematics and engineering gives him a unique perspective on cancer and systems biology, allowing him to communicate and collaborate with professionals across many disciplines. His clinical practice involves using radiation therapy in the care of adults and adolescents with sarcomas: cancers of the bone and soft tissues.