Maria Leyba, BSc

Clinical Research Coordinator

Maria Leyba, BSc

Clinical Research Coordinator

Hometown: Queens, New York

Education/Background: BS in Cell and Molecular Biology from Northeastern University 

Short summary of work: Currently, we are working on a project focused on studying the long-term endothelial effects of COVID-19. We are also collecting heart tissue from patients with heart failure to build a Beth Israel heart tissue biorepository.

Favorite hobbies/interests outside of the lab: In my free time, I wrestle and practice jiu-jitsu. I also enjoy thrifting and trying new restaurants all over Boston.