Class of 1947 Victor Prather Prize Winner: Gian Marco Visani

The Class of 1947 Victor Prather Prize is awarded to students who have demonstrated excellence in scientific research and a dedication to scholarly achievement.

Gian Marco Visani (A21) is a creative problem solver with research interests at the intersection of machine learning and systems biology. As a Laidlaw Fellow, he spent two summers designing computational techniques to predict enzymatic activity on target molecules. He presented his work at several conferences and recently published in a top journal in his field. During the COVID pandemic, he has applied his skills to model demand for hospital resources. He is preparing to publish several additional papers and will join a top graduate program in computer science.