Kira Brenner
About Kira Brenner
Kira Brenner is a Research Associate at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, with a background in neurobiology from Harvard University. She has held various roles in educational and research settings, including positions at Princeton in Asia and Stanford University.
Current Role at Broad Institute
Kira Brenner serves as a Research Associate at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to various research initiatives for three years. The Broad Institute is known for its collaborative approach to biomedical research, focusing on genomics and its applications in medicine.
Professional Experience at Harvard University
Kira Brenner has been a First-year Proctor at Harvard University since 2020. In this role, she supports first-year students in their transition to university life. Prior to this, she worked at Harvard Summer School as a Proctor for two months in 2016 and was involved with Harvard Model Congress as the Director of Outreach and Mentoring from 2015 to 2016.
Previous Experience in Research
Before her current role, Kira Brenner gained extensive research experience. She worked as a Research Intern at Massachusetts General Hospital from 2016 to 2018 and at Stanford University from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, she served as a Medical Scribe at Somerville Family Practice for six months in 2019.
Education and Academic Background
Kira Brenner studied at Harvard University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Neurobiology with a focus on the Mind Brain Behavior Honors Track from 2014 to 2018. She completed her secondary education at Aragon High School from 2010 to 2014.
Fellowship Experience in Asia
Kira Brenner participated in the Princeton in Asia Fellowship program from 2018 to 2019. During this 11-month fellowship, she worked in Beijing City, China, gaining international experience and insights into cross-cultural collaboration.