Dr. Jane Heffernan

Biography

Jane Heffernan is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at York University, where she heads the Modelling Infection Immunity Lab and serves as the Communications Director for the Centre for Disease Modelling. She has a strong research focus on developing mathematical models that inform the understanding of infectious diseases and immunity responses. Heffernan has served as a Board Director for both the Canadian Applied Mathematics Society and the Society for Mathematical Biology. She is recognized for her contributions to the field of mathematical biology, particularly in modeling disease dynamics and public health strategies. Her work has significant implications for understanding and managing infectious diseases, and she collaborates with various interdisciplinary teams to advance research in this area. Heffernan is committed to fostering a collaborative environment for research and education, mentoring students and young researchers in mathematical applications to biology and medicine. Her academic career is marked by numerous publications and contributions to major conferences in the field of applied mathematics and biological modeling.

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