Leah joined Genetic Models, Inc. (Gmi) in 1991 and continued to work on the development of the ZDF.  While at Gmi she managed and trained production personnel as well as coauthored a grant to develop new models such as the diabetic ZDF female and the ZSF1.  When the breeding operation of Gmi was sold to Charles River Laboratories (CRL) in 2001 she was the Manager of Quality Assurance.

CRL transferred Leah to the University of Chicago where she worked as the Supervisor of In-house Mouse Models.  During her time at the University of Chicago, she was given the opportunity to work with many of their renowned scientists.  She was also exposed to the handling and care of an assortment of species besides rodents and also received her LATg certification.

Leah rejoined our team here at PCO in June 2009.

When not working she enjoys music, canoeing, volleyball, bowling and working in the garden.  She and her husband are happy to be moving back to Indianapolis to spend time with their two grandchildren and are looking forward to the arrival of #3 in September.