With over 15 years’ experience in clinical outcomes research in both academia and industry, Leighann has expertise in both qualitative and quantitative patient-centered research. She has developed clinical outcome assessments (COAs) for regulatory purposes across a broad range of therapeutic areas but has particular interest in outcomes for gastrointestinal diseases.

Leighann earned her M.A. and Ph.D. in Social/Health Psychology from Stony Brook University, with a concentration in methodology and analysis. In addition, Leighann completed advanced training in clinical trial design and biostatistics.

Leighann lives in New York with her husband, twins, their sweet pandemic rescue dog, and an indifferent but cute crested gecko.