Chiara Giordani
Alma Mater:
Undergraduate Institution: University of California, Los Angeles
- B.S. Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology
- B.A. Italian
Graduate Institution: University of California, Davis
- M.S. Molecular, Cellular, and Integrative Physiology
Matriculation Year: 2023
About Chiara: Chiara is a first-generation Italian-American, and she completed high school in Sacramento. She attended University of California, Los Angeles, for her undergraduate education, where she earned a B.S. in Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology and a B.A. in Italian. During her undergraduate studies, she joined a Neural Tumor Research Lab, which introduced her to translational research. This experience informed her decision to return to Sacramento and pursue a M.S. in Molecular, Cellular, and Integrative Physiology at University of California, Davis, prior to starting medical school. During graduate school, she developed an interest in computational biology, which is her current research focus as a medical student.
Research Advisor: Colleen Clancy
Research Interests: Computational Biology
Why ARC: I am delighted to be in the ARC-MD program because it provides me the opportunity to explore my research interests under the close mentorship of incredible faculty. I have a strong interest in academic medicine, and this program supports my professional goals and career development.
Publications: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-7793-1474