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Molly Magill is a Professor of Behavioral and Social Sciences (Research) at Brown University and Director of Biostatistics at the Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies. She specializes in mechanisms of behavior change in interventions for alcohol and other drug use disorders (AOD), emphasizing transbehavioral and transtheoretical processes. Her work focuses on improving community-based care and self-determined resources like mobile applications.
- Education:
- PhD, Boston College (2007)
- MSW, Boston College (2003)
- BA, University of Massachusetts (2000)
Her research integrates observational coding of therapy sessions, meta-analyses of treatment efficacy, and implementation science to bridge clinical evidence and community practice. Key areas include motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and culturally adapted interventions. She leads funded initiatives like the Optimal Endpoints in Clinical Trials of Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for AOD (R01 AA029703) and Translational Mechanisms of Behavior Change Science (U13 AA028964).
Awards include the NIH Loan Repayment Program (2008–2015) and Brown’s Research Excellence Award (2022). Her work emphasizes scalable training methods for therapists and leveraging entrepreneurial strategies to expedite evidence-based interventions.
Grants and Advising: Magill mentors students in behavior change mechanisms, meta-analysis, and implementation science. She has supervised funded research on treatment ingredients, therapist training, and culturally adapted therapies. Collaborators include leading figures in addiction research such as Brian Kiluk and Steve Martino.
Labs and Teams: Active in the Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies, she collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to advance addiction science and clinical practices.
