Dr. Barbara Troupin

Biography

Dr. Troupin joined Aquinox in October of 2016 with more than 18 years’ experience leading clinical and medical affairs functions. Dr.  Troupin has led clinical development and strategy at multiple, leading clinical research institutions and within the therapeutic drug development sector. Dr. Troupin most recently served as Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Apricus Bioscience, Inc. where she led the development and execution of clinical strategy for three drug development programs ranging from proof-of-concept to NDA filing, including Vitaros for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Prior to Apricus, Dr. Troupin held the role of Vice President in Medical Affairs at VIVUS, Inc. where she led risk evaluation and mitigation strategy for Qsymia to treat weight loss, a product whose development and approval she had been instrumental in, while also responsible for building relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and other key stakeholders. Dr. Troupin received her Doctorate in Medicine in 1995 from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine where she also completed her Master's in Business Administration, with an emphasis in health care management, from the Wharton School of Business. 

Research Interest

 Medicine