Barbara Leeper

Barbara Leeper has had a diverse work experience in the medical and scientific field. Most recently, they served as the Senior Director of Medical and Scientific Affairs at Synapse since May 2021. Prior to this role, Barbara was a Senior Medical Writer at PRECISIONscientia for over two years. Barbara has also worked at Trio as a Medical Writer from 2014 to 2019, and as a Freelance Medical Director and Associate Medical Director at Trio, An FCB Health Company from 2008 to 2014. Barbara's earlier experience includes working as a Medical Writer at ICC, an FCB Health Company, as a Technical Writer at Celsis, and as a Technical Writer II at Invitrogen, where they received recognition for their contributions. Barbara began their career as a Post-doctoral Fellow at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and as a PhD Student at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

Barbara Leeper obtained a PhD in Cell and Developmental Biology from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, starting in 1990 and completing their degree in 1996. Prior to that, they pursued a BA in Biology from the University of San Diego, where they studied between 1986 and 1990. Their earlier education includes attending Lemoore High School, although specific dates and degrees obtained are not provided.