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Antonio Serrato-Capuchina

Assistant Professor of the Practice, Messina College

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Antonio Serrato-Capuchina

Contact

Telephone: 617-552-6021

Email: antonio.serrato-capuchina@bc.edu

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Education

  • B.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Profile

I am a geneticist interested in identifying conserved genetic and environmental mechanisms through which novel traits emerge. Through my research interests, I have direct experience in a variety of fields, particularly evolutionary genetics, cell and molecular biology, bioinformatics, ecology and statistics. I leverage my experience working across vertebrates, invertebrates, and plants to engage students inside and outside of the classroom. In my classes, I focus on providing a global perspective on biological concepts reinforced through experiential learning. As an educator and mentor, I aim to showcase how the scientific method is an active process of contextualized reflection and adjustment, through which we build vital critical thinking and reasoning skills. 

I view education as a fundamental tool in obtaining equity and inclusion within a diverse nation. My personal academic journey ranges from community college to the Ivy League, combined with my socio-economic and immigrant experience, I offer a unique mentorship perspective to students. As a first-generation student, my desire to remain in academia is based on my own hardships navigating the education system without any familial guidance. I hope students view me as a resource and we can work together in fulfilling their personal, academic, and career goals. 

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