Jessica P. Brown

Jessica P. Brown is an Associate Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, where she serves as Director of the Clinical and Translational Research Informatics Center (CTRIC) and holds the BIRCWH Scholar designation. She additionally directs the MPH Program Capstone and teaches courses PH610 and PREV758.

Her academic foundation includes:

• B.A. from the University of New Hampshire
• M.A. and Ph.D. in Human Services Psychology (Behavioral Medicine concentration) from the University of Maryland Baltimore County (2006)
• Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, including an Epidemiology of Aging Fellowship under Dr. Jay Magaziner

As a health behavior change expert and survey methodology specialist, Dr. Brown's research integrates sleep science, midlife mental health, and health disparities with rigorous epidemiological approaches. Her work emphasizes culturally competent interventions and methodological innovations in population health assessment, particularly for aging and women's health cohorts.

Her 2015 publications reveal a consistent focus on translational research bridges: genetic factors in menopausal symptoms, cognitive outcomes in geriatric orthopedics, and health literacy in public reporting systems. These studies demonstrate her expertise in merging clinical epidemiology with behavioral science to address healthcare inequities.

Professional recognition:

• BIRCWH Scholar award for women's health research

In academic leadership, Dr. Brown mentors MPH students through capstone projects while directing CTRIC's informatics infrastructure. Her dual role in course instruction (PH610, PREV758) and translational research support highlights her commitment to training the next generation of public health scientists.

She directs the Clinical and Translational Research Informatics Center (CTRIC), which provides critical data management and analytical resources for NIH-funded clinical research across the institution, with particular emphasis on aging and women's health studies.