Anita Layton receives John L. Synge Award

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

The Royal Society of Canada (RSC), which comprises the Academy of Arts and Humanities, Academy of Social Sciences and the Academy of Science, recognizes excellence, advises the government and promotes a culture of knowledge and innovation with other national academies around the world.  

 This year, the RSC presents the John L. Synge Award to Dr. Anita Layton, a professor of applied mathematics and Canada 150 Research Chair of Mathematical Biology and Medicine at the University of Waterloo, for her outstanding research in mathematical sciences.  

“Congratulations to Anita Layton on being selected for the 2023 John L. Synge Award, a prestigious distinction,” says Dr. Charmaine Dean, vice-president of Research and International at Waterloo. “Your important research in systems computational modeling tools to better understand aspects of health and disease has made such a substantial impact.” 

Read read the full story from Waterloo News to learn more. 

Headshot of Anita Layton