Graduate Research Assistant Giancarlo Bruni
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)Ìýhas —exceptional doctoral students who have the potential to be leaders in their fields as well as the desire to advance diversity and inclusion in the sciences. ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder Graduate Research Assistant Giancarlo Bruni is one of 39 recipients.Ìý
Bruni is currently pursuing a PhDÌýin molecular, cellular, and developmental biologyÌýon the topic of bacterial electrophysiology. Prior to starting his graduate work at ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder, he held research positions at Teleos Therapeutics and Massachusetts General Hospital.
Bruni alsoÌýservesÌýas a mentor to underrepresented groups through ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder's SMART program,Ìýa 10-weekÌýsummer session that helps level the playing field for underserved students who have not had the opportunity to participate in authentic research. He also worked with undergraduate students through the Colorado Advantage Program, encouraging themÌýto pursue a graduate education by discussing his own experiences as a ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder graduate student.
