Jane Heffernan

Dr. Jane Heffernan is a York University Research Chair in the Department of Mathematics & Statistics. She leads the Modelling Infection and Immunity Lab (MI2) and serves as Director of the Centre for Disease Modelling (CDM). Her research spans immunology, epidemiology, and public health policy, with funding from NSERC, CIHR, MITACS, PHAC, and the Government of Ontario.

She actively contributes to international immunization and public health networks, including the Society for Mathematical Biology board of directors. Her work emphasizes evidence-based health policy through quantitative multi-scale modeling and decision-making frameworks.

• Scientific Awards:
• CAIMS/PIMS Early Career Award (2015)
• Governor Generals Gold Medal
• NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship
• NSERC University Faculty Award
• MRI Ontario Early Researcher Award
• Petro-Canada Young Innovators Award

She has organized educational initiatives like workshops, summer schools, and an undergraduate program in Mathematical Biology.