About
Centered around the biopsychosocial processes of aging, Dr. Brown’s research uses publicly available data to with the goal of understanding the unique difficulties Black Americans face in maintaining physical and psychological well-being as they age.
Current Work
Currently, Dr. Brown is training to conduct independent research projects that thoughtfully integrate race/ethnicity, stress, ancestry, and molecular biomarkers among older Black adults. Her long term goals are to develop the bioethics and genomics training necessary to engage older Black populations about their beliefs, perceived barriers, and demands for equitable data and benefit sharing practices in genetic research.
Research Area Keyword(s)
epigenetics, life course, Minority aging, race/ethnic health disparities, stress