Biography

Laura Cianciolo most recently served as program manager for the California Technology Assessment Forum at the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) in Boston, MA. At ICER, she led the development and strategic direction of research reports evaluating the clinical and cost-effectiveness of drug therapies for Alzheimer's disease, obesity, and autoimmune conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and ulcerative colitis. Prior to her role at ICER, Laura worked at the Vilcek Foundation, an organization dedicated to raising awareness of immigrant contributions to the arts and sciences. Laura earned her bachelor's degree in government from Connecticut College.

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Alumni Spotlight: Laura Cianciolo ’24 MPA

Laura Cianciolo, who earned her Master of Public Affairs at the Watson Institute in 2024, credits her Watson-acquired expertise in statistics, econometrics, data visualization, problem-solving skills and interdisciplinary problem-solving with empowering her to conduct more sophisticated and meaningful research.
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