Rosa Crum

Rosa Crum, MD, MHA, is a Professor in the Department of Epidemiology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, with a primary affiliation in the Cardiovascular and Clinical Epidemiology division. Her research focuses on the epidemiology and prevention of psychiatric disorders, alcoholism, and substance abuse, emphasizing risk factors, co-morbidity, and intervention strategies. Dr. Crum holds an MD from Harvard Medical School and an MHA from Johns Hopkins University.

Research Interests: Dr. Crum’s work spans epidemiological studies of mental health, addictions, and aging. Her current projects include analyzing alcohol abuse risk factors, evaluating brief interventions for alcoholism in severely mentally ill populations, and exploring spirituality’s role in mental illness treatment. Her research integrates latent class analysis, longitudinal studies, and randomized controlled trials to understand progression and recovery dynamics in substance use disorders.

Publications & Awards: Dr. Crum has authored influential papers on alcohol dependence, psychiatric comorbidity, and treatment retention. Notable awards include the 2001 American Psychopathological Association Fellowship and repeated Advising Mentoring & Teaching Recognition Awards (1997, 2004). She has been recognized for academic excellence, including election to Delta Omega (1994) and cum laude distinctions at Harvard and Barnard.

Teaching & Service: She contributes to epidemiology education, teaching courses like 'Principles of Epidemiology.' Her work bridges research and policy, addressing health disparities and treatment access for vulnerable populations. Dr. Crum collaborates across disciplines to advance evidence-based practices in public health.