Ruth C. Brown-Ennis

Ruth C. Brown-Ennis is an Assistant Professor at the Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics (VIPBG), Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Her research focuses on addressing mental healthcare disparities among individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), emphasizing evidence-based assessments using epigenetic biomarkers and studying biological/social determinants of mental health. She holds a PhD in Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (VCU, 2011), an MA in Psychological Science (James Madison University, 2005), and a BS in Psychology (Middle Tennessee State University, 2002).

Key research areas include measure development for treatment outcomes in IDD populations and improving prevention/intervention strategies. She has received the 2023 Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility Seminar Award from VIPBG. Her work bridges clinical psychology, genetics, and public health to reduce inequities in mental healthcare access and quality.

No specific student advisees or grants are explicitly listed in the provided profile. She contributes to interdisciplinary teams at VIPBG, though detailed lab affiliations or future projects are not detailed here.