Leah Keshet
Encyclopedia
Leah Edelstein-Keshet is a Canadian mathematical biologist
. She is a full time professor at the University of British Columbia
. She authored the influential SIAM
classic
Mathematical Models in Biology. In 2003 she was awarded the Krieger-Nelson Prize
of the Canadian Mathematical Society
.
Mathematical and theoretical biology
Mathematical and theoretical biology is an interdisciplinary scientific research field with a range of applications in biology, medicine and biotechnology...
. She is a full time professor at the University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia is a public research university. UBC’s two main campuses are situated in Vancouver and in Kelowna in the Okanagan Valley...
. She authored the influential SIAM
Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
The Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics was founded by a small group of mathematicians from academia and industry who met in Philadelphia in 1951 to start an organization whose members would meet periodically to exchange ideas about the uses of mathematics in industry. This meeting led...
classic
Mathematical Models in Biology. In 2003 she was awarded the Krieger-Nelson Prize
Krieger-Nelson Prize
The Krieger–Nelson Prize is presented by the Canadian Mathematical Societyin recognition of an outstanding woman in mathematics. It was firstawarded in 1995.The award is named after Cecilia Krieger andEvelyn Nelson, both known for their...
of the Canadian Mathematical Society
Canadian Mathematical Society
The Canadian Mathematical Society is an association of professional mathematicians dedicated to the interests of mathematical research and education in Canada.It was originally conceived in June 1945 as the Canadian Mathematical Congress...
.