Leslie Yao
About Leslie Yao
Leslie Yao is a Research Assistant at NYU Langone Health and an Executive Board Member at Columbia Neuroscience Society, with a background in Neurobiology and Behavior from Barnard College.
Current Position at NYU Langone Health
Leslie Yao has been working as a Research Assistant at NYU Langone Health since 2021. In this role, Leslie is involved in conducting literature reviews, preparing presentations for research meetings, and assisting with manuscript preparation. Leslie's responsibilities also include screening, recruiting, consenting, and enrolling study participants for IRB-approved research studies, as well as administering study questionnaires and entering data into REDCap.
Role at Columbia Neuroscience Society
Since 2020, Leslie Yao has served as an Executive Board Member of the Columbia Neuroscience Society. In this position, Leslie contributes to the leadership and strategic planning of the society, engaging with the neuroscience community and promoting educational and research opportunities.
Educational Background in Neurobiology
Leslie Yao studied Neurobiology and Behavior at Barnard College, earning a Bachelor's degree. This academic pursuit lasted from 2020 to 2024. Additionally, Leslie attended Evergreen Valley College for 11 months in 2018 and graduated from Evergreen Valley High School in 2020, where Leslie spent four years obtaining a high school diploma.
Previous Research Experience at Boston University
In 2019, Leslie Yao worked as a Research Student at Boston University for a duration of two months. During this period, Leslie gained valuable experience in various research methodologies and practices, contributing to different scientific projects based in Boston, Massachusetts.
Swim Instructor at West Coast Aquatics
Leslie Yao served as a Swim Instructor at West Coast Aquatics for three months in 2018. In this role, Leslie was responsible for teaching swimming techniques and ensuring the safety of students in San Jose, California.