Meet the Mad Scientist…
Leah Elson is a clinical development scientist in the field of nerve repair and regeneration, a non-fiction author, and a pioneering advocate for public science communication.
With an active career spanning 16 years in medical research, Leah has made contributions to multiple disciplines, including orthopedics, innovative biotechnologies, oncology, and neuroscience. Her academic credentials include a focus in pre-medical sciences at Harvard University, as well as graduate degrees in Biotechnology from the Johns Hopkins University and in Global Health & Epidemiology from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California. She is a PhD candidate in neuroimmunology; her dissertation investigates the mechanistic drivers of lipopolysaccharide-induced peripheral nerve dysfunction in terrestrial patients and long-duration mission astronauts.
Leah’s scholarly impact is evidenced by her extensive portfolio of 87 peer-reviewed publications, which include manuscripts, book chapters, and supplements.
Her debut literary work, There Are (No) Stupid Questions... In Science, has received widespread reader acclaim for its insightful yet accessible answers to some of the most intriguing scientific questions posed by the online community. Blending rigor and humor, the book underscores Leah’s dual commitment to scholarly excellence and public education.
She is professionally represented by Renée Fountain of Gandolfo Helin & Fountain Literary Management (New York).