Dr. Verena Leidgens
About Dr. Verena Leidgens
Dr. Verena Leidgens is the Manager of Medical Education Germany at Novocure, with a rich background in biomedical sciences, neurology, and brain tumor research.
Current Role at Novocure
Dr. Verena Leidgens is currently working as the Manager of Medical Education in Germany at Novocure. She has been managing medical education initiatives since September 2020, focusing on enhancing medical education and engagement within the Metropolregion München. Her responsibility includes developing and executing educational programs aimed at healthcare professionals to ensure effective communication and understanding of Novocure's therapy options.
Previous Roles at Novocure
Before her current role, Dr. Verena Leidgens served as a Medical Scientific Liaison at Novocure from 2018 to 2020. In this capacity, she worked in Eastern Germany, where she facilitated scientific communication between the company and the medical community. Her duties included conveying complex clinical data to healthcare professionals, supporting clinical trials, and promoting the scientific understanding of the company's products.
Postdoctoral Research Experience
Dr. Leidgens has notable postdoctoral research experience, having conducted research at the Hubrecht Institute in Utrecht, Netherlands, focusing on Cancer Biophysics and Intraviatal Microscopy for 8 months in 2016-2017. She further engaged in postdoctoral research at the Department of Neurology, University of Regensburg, from 2016 to 2018, contributing to significant findings in neurology. Her postdoctoral roles emphasized critical areas in cancer research and neurological studies.
Educational Background
Dr. Verena Leidgens holds a PhD in Biomedical Sciences with a specialized focus on Neurology and Brain Tumor Research from Universität Regensburg (2011-2016). She also earned a Master of Science in Molecular Cell Biology and a Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics and Genome Research from Universität Bielefeld, spanning from 2005 to 2010. Her academic journey has been marked by a solid foundation in biomedical sciences and molecular biology.
Early Career Internships
Dr. Leidgens has a diversified early career, having interned at Roche Diagnostics GmbH in Pharma Research and Early Development for 3 months (2009-2010). Additionally, she completed one-month internships at Thyssen Krupp Special Products GmbH and Thyssen Krupp RST in Essen in 2008 and 2007, respectively. These experiences provided her with practical insights into pharmaceutical and industrial research environments.