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Michael Brown is a Researcher at the School of Health and Social Care, Edinburgh Napier University. His work focuses on improving healthcare access and outcomes for marginalized groups, particularly individuals with intellectual disabilities. He leads interdisciplinary projects funded by NHS Health Scotland and the Burdett Trust for Nursing, addressing health disparities in diabetes, trauma, autism, and prison populations.
Research Interests: Brown investigates intellectual disabilities, mental health comorbidities, trauma/PTSD interventions (e.g., EMDR), diabetes self-management, and healthcare equity. His research employs mixed methods, including randomized trials, systematic reviews, and qualitative studies to develop evidence-based care models.
Advising and Grants: He has supervised PhD students in projects on diabetes care, trauma in pregnancy, and caregiver support. Key grants include:
- Transitions between services in people with Intellectual Difficulties (£195,267, Burdett Trust for Nursing)
- Health Needs Assessment for people with learning disabilities in Scotland (£20,000, NHS Health Scotland)
Awards and Teams: No awards noted. Brown collaborates with the Centre for Mental Health Practice, Policy and Law Research and mentors early-career researchers in maternal/child health and disability studies.
