Leyla Ewald
About Leyla Ewald
Leyla Ewald is a Medical Assistant at Gastro Health in Framingham, Massachusetts, where she administers breath tests and conducts specialized diagnostic procedures. She has a diverse background in laboratory internships and education, including a Bachelor's degree in Integrative Biology from Harvard University.
Work at Gastro Health
Leyla Ewald serves as a Medical Assistant at Gastro Health in Framingham, Massachusetts. She has been in this role since 2023. Her responsibilities include administering breath tests to detect bacterial overgrowth, food intolerances, and Helicobacter pylori. Additionally, she conducts specialized diagnostic procedures such as small bowel capsule endoscopies and performs FibroScans to assess liver fibrosis and fat content.
Education and Expertise
Leyla Ewald holds a Bachelor's degree in Integrative Biology with a secondary focus in Global Health and Health Policy from Harvard University, where she studied from 2019 to 2023. She also participated in various summer programs, including studying French Language at Sorbonne Université in 2019 and attending the Shoals Marine Laboratory at Cornell University in 2017. Her educational background supports her expertise in medical assistance and diagnostic procedures.
Background
Leyla Ewald has a diverse background in medical and laboratory settings. She has worked in various capacities, including as a Laboratory Intern at the Bogunovic Lab in the Precision Immunology Institute at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 2022, and as a Student Observer at Northwestern Medicine. Her experience also includes a Program Management Internship at Moderna in 2021 and a Laboratory Internship at Giribet Lab at Harvard University from 2020 to 2023.
Previous Experience
Before her current role, Leyla Ewald gained valuable experience through several internships and volunteer positions. She worked as an R&D Laboratory Intern at Indigo in 2019 and volunteered as a Visitor Education Volunteer at the New England Aquarium from 2018 to 2019. These roles provided her with practical skills and insights into the fields of research and education.