Felicia A. Browne

Felicia A. Browne is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Health Behavior at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health and a senior research social epidemiologist at RTI International. She holds dual appointments, including Assistant Director of the Social and Behavioral Science Research Core at the UNC Center for AIDS Research (CFAR). Her work focuses on reducing HIV disparities among African descent populations in the U.S. South and South Africa, particularly among those affected by substance use.

Dr. Browne’s research emphasizes innovative interventions, including mobile health (mHealth) approaches and multilevel strategies targeting young populations and couples. She leads multiple NIH-funded studies, such as an R01 examining mHealth HIV prevention for young African American women and an R21 addressing drug stigma barriers to HIV care engagement.

Her academic background includes a ScD and MPH, though specific institutions are not detailed in the provided text. She collaborates extensively with public health departments and international organizations, reflecting her commitment to translating research into actionable public health policies.