Annel Andrea Leon

I am a Quechua bioengineer and community scientist focused on making science accessible, culturally relevant, and accountable to the communities it serves. My work combines molecular biology, data science, and public engagement. At Stanford, I conduct research on genome-edited hematopoietic stem cells for lysosomal storage disorders. Outside the Stanford lab, I lead community-based science efforts. I organized a two-day Foldscope workshop for high school students in Ayacucho, Peru, and created bilingual microscopy lessons tailored to local context. As Vice President of BioJam, I co-develop hands-on STEM workshops for migrant youth in the Salinas Valley. I also received training in Indigenous data sovereignty through the IndigiData Summer Institute and returned as a teaching assistant to support other Indigenous students in data science.

November 2025