Marleny Acosta

Marleny Acosta is a Medical Doctor currently employed at Kent Hospital since July 2020. Prior experience includes serving as a Financial Coordinator for HPTN 065 at Jacobi Medical Center from June 2012 to June 2015, where responsibilities included data collection, report generation, and task delegation for a project focused on reducing risky behaviors among HIV-positive patients. Additionally, Marleny worked as a Research Assistant and Public Health Advocate for Project B.R.I.E.F, facilitating HIV and HCV testing and patient care linkage. Marleny’s earlier roles include a Lab Room Assistant at Long Island University, a Tutor/Counselor for the Science and Technology Entry Program at Fordham University, and a Secretary at Pediatrics 2000. Educational qualifications consist of a Doctor of Medicine degree from State University of New York Upstate Medical University (2015-2019), a Master's in Medical Microbiology from LIU Brooklyn (2010-2012), and a Bachelor's in Natural Sciences from Fordham University (2006-2010).