Amanda Acosta-Ruiz

Amanda Acosta-Ruiz is an accomplished professional in biotechnology equity research, currently serving as an Associate at Leerink Partners since August 2023. Previous experience includes an Associate position in Biotechnology & Healthcare Equity Research at UBS from October 2021 to July 2023. Amanda's research background encompasses a Doctoral Researcher role at Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, where significant work was conducted on photoactivation of metabotropic glutamate receptors and receptor signaling mechanisms. Additionally, Amanda has held leadership positions within the National Science Policy Network, contributing to the growth of membership as the Director of Memberships and serving as the Eastern Hub Chair. Educational qualifications include a Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular Biology from Weill Cornell and a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from the University of Pennsylvania.