Anna Marriott

Originally from England, Anna studied Theoretical Physics, specializing in MRI signal processing at the Sir Peter Mansfield Imaging Centre at the University of Nottingham. Her time at the institute gave her an appreciation for the difference a few dedicated individuals could make to healthcare, igniting a passion for non-invasive diagnostic imaging.

Anna immigrated to Canada in 2014 and began assisting at the Biomedical Translational Imaging Centre (BIOTIC), optimizing retrospective reconstruction parameters for variable-density k-space sampling in prostate cancer MRI. In 2017, they began a Ph.D. in Medical Physics at Dalhousie University, developing sequences to enable dual quantification of MR contrast agents in preclinical cancer immunotherapy studies, thereby greatly improving the efficacy and efficiency of future preclinical studies, leading to several collaborative peer-reviewed publications. Anna joined Synex Medical as an MRI Scientist in 2024, quickly distinguishing themselves as an effective scientific communicator capable of delivering high-impact projects both individually and collaboratively. They now manage the NMR, DSP + ML teams, with an emphasis on creating a workplace that balances psychological safety with the cutting-edge scientific output required for Synex's mission.

An avid proponent of the benefits of diversity, Anna has dedicated her career to addressing the gender gap in science, helping develop and teach EDI curricula across several departments at Dalhousie University and within the wider community. In her free time, they can be found curled up with sci-fi and cyberpunk novels, organizing safe spaces for queer individuals, and restoring retro video game consoles.