Jane Leserman, PhD
Professor of Psychiatry and Medicine

Dr. Leserman is a medical sociologist with an extensive research background in behavioral and psychosomatic medicine, the effects of stress on the immune system, issues related to women’s health, and quantitative research methods. Dr. Leserman’s research has examined the long-term physical and mental health effects of sexual and physical abuse among women with GI disorders and pelvic pain. She collaborates with Dr. Drossman and other Center investigators on several studies, including research on brain imaging among IBS patients with and without an abuse history and a study comparing behavioral and antidepressant treatment. Dr. Leserman’s role in these projects includes helping with research design, psychosocial measurement, planning and performing data analyses, and paper preparation. Dr. Leserman also serves as a research mentor for younger faculty and trainees.