Canada 150 Research Chair in Mathematical Biology & Medicine

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Dr. Layton is a pioneer in demonstrating the use of mathematics as the new microscope in biology and medicine. Her modelling work was instrumental in solving one of the longest-standing mysteries in traditional physiology: How does the mammalian kidney produce urine that is much more concentrated than blood plasma? More recently, she has done ground-breaking translational work that focuses on the efficacy of therapeutic treatments for hypertension and diabetes. Key contributions include revealing (1) the molecular mechanisms underlying the different responses to hypertensive treatments among men and women, and (2) potential side effects of a new "miracle drug" for diabetes.