Clayton H. Brown

Clayton H. Brown is a Professor in the Department of Epidemiology & Public Health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM). He serves as the Director of the Biostatistics Unit within the VA Capitol Healthcare Network MIRECC (Mental Illness, Research, Education and Clinical Center). His primary collaborations span medicine, epidemiology, health services, and behavioral interventions research.

• B.S. in Mathematics and Psychology, University of Oregon
• M.S. in Biostatistics, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health
• Ph.D. in Biostatistics, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Dr. Brown specializes in biostatistical methodologies for longitudinal and clustered data analysis, clinical trials, and missing data frameworks. His research intersects mental health with quantitative techniques, including factor analysis applications in psychiatric studies.

His recent publications (2010-2017) demonstrate cross-disciplinary engagement: from neuroimaging studies on dopamine pathways to community mental health interventions and ophthalmological tissue analysis. Key themes include statistical rigor in clinical research, mental illness comorbidities, and behavioral health outcomes.

• Coursemaster for Principles of Biostatistics (UMSOM Graduate School)
• Mentored NIH K awardees and VA Career Development Associates
• Former statistical consultant for NIMH Summer Research Institute

Dr. Brown leads the VA MIRECC Biostatistics Unit, providing methodological support for mental health research across multiple institutions.