Kim Cline-Brown

Kim Cline-Brown serves as an Associate Professor of Instruction in the Biology Department within the College of Humanities Arts and Sciences at the University of Northern Iowa, where she actively contributes to undergraduate education and interdisciplinary research initiatives.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Biology (2004, with Distinction) from University of New Mexico
• B.A. in Psychology (1995) from State University of New York Plattsburgh

Her research program centers on Darwinian Medicine, employing an integrative framework that synthesizes evolutionary biology, psychology, and physical anthropology to investigate medical conditions. Current work specifically analyzes adaptive mechanisms and evolutionary pathways in Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), examining predictors of onset and treatment efficacy through an evolutionary lens. This approach reveals how ancestral environmental pressures shape modern physiological responses, bridging fundamental biological principles with clinical applications in mental health.

Scientific Awards:

• No scientific awards documented in available sources

Advising and Grants:

While formal student advising relationships aren't enumerated in directory materials, her capstone course leadership indicates active mentorship in scientific methodology. Grant funding specifics remain unreported in current institutional records, though her interdisciplinary research model suggests potential cross-departmental collaborations.

Labs and Teams:

No dedicated laboratory facilities or formal research teams are referenced in the provided documentation, though her Darwinian Medicine framework implies collaborative networks spanning biological sciences and clinical disciplines.