Tricia Leon, MSN, WHNP-BC
Sub-Investigator
Tricia Leon, MSN, WHNP-BC, is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner with more than 20 years of clinical experience in women’s health and clinical research. As Sub-Investigator at Los Angeles Institute for Metabolic Research, she supports clinical trials in obesity, type 2 diabetes, metabolic liver disease, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease, and women’s health.
Ms. Leon earned her Master of Science in Nursing from California State University, Long Beach, and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Southern California. She is nationally certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and is fluent in Spanish.
Her responsibilities include conducting physical examinations, assessing study eligibility, monitoring participant safety, documenting adverse events, and providing patient education throughout the clinical trial process. She is known for building strong patient relationships and delivering thoughtful, culturally responsive care.