Thanks to the generosity of undergraduate parents Giammaria and Sabrina Giuliani, Brown’s nexus of RNA research is now the Giuliani RNA Center. In addition to strengthening infrastructure, their gift through the Giuliani Foundation will provide funding for early-stage science and innovation.

“RNA is about unlocking the language of life,” says Giammaria Giuliani. “Its versatility can help us reimagine solutions to global challenges—from curing diseases to ensuring food security. Sabrina and I are deeply committed to supporting this transformation at Brown.”

Mukesh K. Jain, MD, senior vice president for health affairs and dean of medicine and biological sciences, adds, “The RNA Center has been growing rapidly since its inception, putting Brown on the map as a place pushing the boundaries of our understanding of RNA science. With the Giuliani family’s generous support, we’ll be able to take another great leap forward in establishing a powerhouse of RNA research.”