Leanne has been at ICORD in various capacities since 2000. She is currently completing her PhD with Drs. Andrei Krassioukov and John Steeves, studying changes in the nervous system that contribute to cardiovascular dysfunction after spinal cord injury (SCI). She is a scientist who is passionate about communication, both between scientists and with the larger community. Her life outside science is largely consumed by her daughter, a 5 year old with a voracious appetite for life. She also likes to play hockey, ski, and drink wine.