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Michael J Mello is a Professor of Medical Science, Health Services, Policy and Practice, and Emergency Medicine at Brown University's Warren Alpert Medical School. Board-certified in emergency medicine with over 30 years of clinical experience, he directs the Injury Prevention Center at Rhode Island Hospital and leads the NIGMS-funded Injury Control Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE). His research focuses on behavioral change interventions to reduce injury recidivism in emergency departments, with leadership roles in national organizations like SAVIR and the Injury Free Coalition for Kids.
- MPH in Public Health (Boston University, 1998)
- MD in Medicine (University of Cincinnati, 1986)
- BA in Liberal Arts (Boston University, 1981)
Dr. Mello's work spans injury prevention, alcohol/marijuana misuse, opioid safety, and pediatric trauma. He has mentored 40+ students and directed the Master of Science in Population Medicine program. His 35+ publications include systematic reviews on HIV self-testing, naloxone distribution, and trauma-related substance abuse interventions.
Key trends in his recent publications (2016-2022) include:
- Emergency department-based HIV and opioid overdose prevention
- Alcohol screening protocols in trauma care
- Behavioral interventions for adolescent substance use
- Geospatial analysis of pediatric injury risks
- Electronic health tools for injury prevention
Scientific honors include American Board certifications, Fellow of ACEP, Fogarty Award, and multiple Brown University teaching/research accolades. He has secured over $25M in grants from NIH, CDC, RWJ, and SAMHSA for injury control and substance abuse research.
Dr. Mello co-teaches Research Methods in Population Medicine and Leadership in Healthcare, and serves as Director of the Master of Science in Population Medicine program. His collaborators include Janette Baird, Megan Ranney, Anthony Spirito, and Thomas Chun.
