Alessandro Baricco
Novelist and Essayist
Emma Marcegaglia
Chairman & C.E.O. of Marcegaglia Holding S.p.A.
Vice Chairman & CEO of Marcegaglia Steel, S.p.A.
Chairman of Eni, S.p.A.
President Luiss University in Rome
Dr. Mario R. Capecchi
2007 Nobel Laureate in Medicine
Distinguished Professor in
Human Genetics & Biology
University of Utah School of Medicine
Maria Cristina Finucci
Architect & Artist
Founder of “The Garbage Patch State”
Dr. Thomas Südhof
2013 Nobel Prize Winner of Physiology
Avram Goldstein Chair
Professor of Molecular and Cellular Physiology
Stanford University School of Medicine
Claudio Magris
Writer
Author of The Danube
The Georgetown University Italian Research Institute, housed in the College, was established in December 2013 to promote, identify, facilitate, and support the advancement of contemporary cutting-edge Italian research in medicine, the sciences, technology, environment, engineering, international affairs, finance, industry, the arts, design, literature, and film.
The Institute serves as a bridge to encourage collaborative engagement between Italian and non-Italian scholars and leaders. To achieve its goal the Institute hosts distinguished thinkers and leaders in their fields to present their research, share their vision, and address challenges confronting research & leadership.
Upcoming Events
Arias from the Opera “Brunellesco” and Music works by
Cardinal Bartolucci, the Musician of the Popes
Thursday, October 3, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
Georgetown University Gonda Theatre
Artificial Intelligence
featuring Dr. Rita Cucchiara & Dr. Jason Matheny
Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
Intercultural Center Auditorium, Georgetown University
A Healthy Life: Prevention & Control
featuring Dr. Maria Benedetta Donati
Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
Intercultural Center Auditorium, Georgetown University