Brian Porrua is a dedicated nursing student in Emory University’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, where he is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in nursing as a QuestBridge Match Scholarship recipient. With hands-on experience in pediatric neurology and neurosurgery at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and current work in the Hematology and Oncology unit at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Porrua brings a strong clinical foundation and a deep commitment to patient-centered care.

In addition to his clinical roles, Porrua contributes to research focused on quality of life among survivors of pediatric brain tumors and supports his peers as a tutor in advanced nursing coursework. As a bilingual healthcare professional and first-generation college student, he is passionate about advancing health opportunities through compassionate care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a lifelong dedication to service and learning.