Scholar Profile

Patricia Rose De Leon

Medicine

Biography

Patricia Rose De Leon is a fourth-year Psychobiology major at UCLA, with double minors in Global Health and Community Engagement & Social Change. She is passionate about advancing health equity through the integration of clinical care, research innovation, and community-based work. Patricia currently works as a Medical/Surgical Assistant at Apex Multispecialty Medical Group, where she supports patient care across diverse clinical settings. She conducts research under the UCLA COMPASS Research Program in Dr. Steven Jonas’ Pediatric Oncology Lab, contributing to the development of lipid nanoparticles for targeted gene-editing therapeutics. She is also involved in the NIH-funded Health of Philippine Emigrants Study, which examines the long-term health impacts of migration, and is an Astin Community Engaged Scholar, where she focuses on community-based research and engagement across the Los Angeles area.

Beyond her academic and clinical work, Patricia is deeply engaged in student leadership and community building. She serves as Co-President of UCLA’s Lifestyle Medicine Club, External Chairperson for the Pilipino Council of the Mabuhay Collective, and Co-Cultural Chair for the Council of Young Filipinx Americans in Medicine (CYFAM). As a Residential Assistant for the Transfer Experience Living Learning Community, she is committed to fostering inclusive, supportive environments that help students navigate and thrive within the university.

High school:  Downtown Magnets High School

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