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Program Director/Principal Investigator (Last, First, Middle):
Brown, Brandon, John
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH
NAME
POSITION TITLE
Brandon Brown
Lecturer and Undergraduate Director
UCI Program in Public Health
Dept. of Population Health & Disease Prevention
eRA COMMONS USER NAME (credential, e.g., agency login)
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EDUCATION/TRAINING (Begin with baccalaureate or other initial professional education, such as nursing, include postdoctoral training and
residency training if applicable.)
DEGREE
INSTITUTION AND LOCATION
MM/YY
FIELD OF STUDY
(if applicable)
University of California, Los Angeles
Johns Hopkins School of Public Health
University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, Irvine
Postdoc
PhD
MPH
BS
2011
2010
2006
2004
Global Health
International Health
Epidemiology
Applied Mathematics
A. Personal Statement
Dr. Brandon Brown is an epidemiologist who focuses on infectious diseases in developing countries. He has
over 7 years of research experience working in Peru, and with ongoing studies of cancer screening, human
papillomavirus (HPV), STIs, and HIV in vulnerable populations, including female sex workers (FSWs) and
men who have sex with men (MSM). He is currently the Research Director at Epicentro, and has projects with
other Peru based organizations, including the University of Cayetano and Via Libre. Brandon is the
Undergraduate Director of the Program in Public Health at UC Irvine, where he teaches graduate and
undergraduate courses in global health, ethics, and research.
B. Positions and Honors
Positions
04/12-Present Director of Research-Epicentro, Lima, Peru
09/11-Present Lecturer-UCI Program in Public Health, Irvine, CA
01/11-09/11 Postdoctoral Fellow-UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
04/11-07/11 Visiting Scholar-UCSD, San Diego, CA
03/09-12/10 Student Investigator-Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, MD
06/07-08/07 Research Contractor-UCLA School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
03/06-05/06 Data Collector-Health Research Association, Los Angeles, CA
08/05-06/06 Staff Research Associate-UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
06/05-08/05 Program Director-CAMP Summer Science Academy, Irvine, CA
09/04-06/05 Graduate Student Researcher-Department of Epidemiology, Los Angeles, CA
06/04-09/04 Summer Intern-National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD
06/03-09/04 Summer Intern-Human Sciences Research Council, Cape Town, South Africa
Honors (past 10 years)
2012
UCI Council on Research, Computing and Libraries Grant, UCI
2011
AIDS Institute International Travel Grant, UCLA
2011
NIH International Papilloma Virus Travel Award, UCLA
2011
New Investigator in Global Health Fellow, UCLA
2010
Mary and Carl Taylor Scholarship in International Health, JHSPH
2009-2011
NIH NRSA Dissertation Fellowship, JHSPH
2009
Dan David Prize in Global Public Health, JHSPH
2009
Clements-Mann Fellowship in Vaccine Sciences, JHSPH
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2002-2003
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NIH International Maternal and Child Health Training Grant, JHSPH
Carol Eliasberg Martin Scholarship in Cancer Prevention, JHSPH
Minority Health Predoctoral Fellowship, JHSPH
International AIDS Research Training Award, UCLA
California Endowment Fellowship-Work in Underserved Communities, UCLA
NIH Predoctoral Research Training Award in Viral Epidemiology
McNair Researcher of the Year Award, UCI
Minority Biomedical Research Scientist (MBRS) Training Grant Recipient
Hispanic College Fund Scholar, UCI
NIH Minority International Research Training Grant, Penn State University
IIE-Freeman Asia Scholar, National University of Singapore
James Del Castillo Memorial Mentoring Award, UCI
Professional Service:
Director of Undergraduate Education, 2012-Present
Chair of Curriculum Committee, 2011-Present
Associate Dean Council, 2011-Present
Committee on Educational Policy, 2011-Present
Clinical Research Ethics Unit ethicist, 2011-Present
University of California Science Mentor Program, 2010-Present
Day of the Test, Voluntary HIV Counseling and Testing, 2009
Courses:
Ethics and responsible conduct of research in public health (PH292)
Introduction to ethics in public health (PH100)
International Epidemiology (PH290)
Sex trafficking (PH197)
Advances in global health (PH282)
Introduction to global health (PH179)
Honors Research (PH192ABC)
Upper division writing in public health (PH195W)
C. Research
Ongoing Funded Research:
NIH R01 PAR-11-145 International Research in Infectious Diseases
Syphilis: Translating technology to understand a neglected epidemic
Role: Co-PI
NIH Loan Repayment Program
The role of Genital Warts in HIV acquisition among MSM in Peru
Role: PI
Fordham Research Ethics Training Institute
Undue inducement in clinical studies of HIV in developing countries
Role: PI
UC Mexus
Cervical cancer prevention among female sex workers in Tijuana, Mexico
Role: PI
Merck IISP 39619
The role of Genital Warts in HIV acquisition among MSM in Peru
Role: PI
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July 2012-June 2017
July 2012-May 2013
July 2012-June 2014
Dec 2011-Dec 2012
Oct 2011-Dec 2014
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Grants Under Review:
Gates Grand Challenges
Strengthening adverse event reporting and treatment in Latin America
Role: PI
NIH R25 PAR-10-174 International Research Ethics Training
Latin America Research Ethics Development Program
Role: PI
NIH U01 Global Network for Women’s and Children’s Health
Mobile Health System to Monitor Adverse Events in Nigeria
Role: Co-PI
NIH DP2 RM-12-016 New Innovator Award Program
Disclosure among FSWs in Peru and ethical treatment
Role: PI
Greenwall Foundation-Faculty Scholars in Bioethics Program
Participation of FSWs in clinical research-Justice for all
Role: PI
Completed Projects:
USAID/Peru Development Assistance Fund Program
Sexual health, community education, and STI outreach activities for MSM
Role: Co-PI
Merck IISP 37983
HPV prevalence in multiple anatomical sites among MSM in Peru
Role: Co-PI
Merck IISP 35706
Acceptability of HPV vaccine in brothel based FSWs in Peru
Role: Co-PI
October 2012-March 2013
March 2013-February 2018
April 2013-March 2018
Sept 2013-Aug 2018
Sept 2013-Aug 2016
October 2011-July 2012
May 2010-April 2012
May 2008-April 2012
D. Publications (*indicates corresponding author)
Published Papers:
1. Petros G*, Airhihenbuwa CO, Simbayi L, Ramlagan S, Brown B. HIV/AIDS and OTHERING in South Africa:
The Blame Goes On. Culture, Health and Sexuality 2006; 8(1): 67-77.
2. Brown BE and Brown BJ, M, Welch R, Cranston B, Hanchard B, Hisada M*. Haplotypes of IL6 and IL10 and
Susceptibility to Human T Lymphotropic Virus Type I Infection among Children. The Journal of Infectious
Diseases 2006; 194: 1565-9
3. Brown BJ, Huang M-H, Karlamangla AR, Kado DM*, and Seeman TE. APOE- ε4 and vitamins B6, B12,
folate, or homocysteine interacting to predict cognitive function and longitudinal decline: MacArthur Studies of
Successful Aging. Journal of Nutrition, Health, and Aging 2010.
4. Brown B, Carcamo C, Blas M, Valderrama M, and Halsey N*. Peruvian FSWs: understanding HPV and
barriers to vaccination. Vaccine 28 (2010) 7743-7747.
5. Brown B, Blas M, Cabral A, Carcamo C, Gravitt P, Halsey N*. Oral sex practices, oral HPV, and correlations
between oral and cervical HPV prevalence among female sex workers in Lima, Peru. International Journal of
STDs and AIDS 2011; 22: 655-658.
6. Brown B*, Blas M, Cabral A, Byraiah G, Guerra-Giraldez C, Sarabia-Vega V, Carcamo C, Gravitt PE, Halsey
NA. HPV Prevalence, Cervical Abnormalities, and Risk Factors among Female Sex Workers in Lima, Peru.
International Journal of STDs and AIDS 2011; 23 242-247
7. Brown B*, Blas M, Cabral A, Carcamo C, Gravitt P, Halsey N. Randomized trial of HPV4 vaccine assessing
the response to vaccine in two schedules among Peruvian FSWs. Vaccine 2012; 30: 2309-14.
8. Brown B* and Klausner JD. High-level evidence demonstrates male circumcision reduces Human Papilloma
Virus infections. HPV Today n26 (Accepted April 2012).
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Published Conference Abstracts:
1. Brown B, Heidari O, Blas M, Carcamo C, Halsey N. Change in sexual behavior and HPV knowledge in
Peruvian female sex workers following participation in an HPV vaccine clinical trial. University of California
Global Health Conference, Berkeley CA 2012.
2. Brown B, Merritt M. Incentive Parameters for International Human Subjects Research. Advancing Ethical
Research, Washington DC 2011.
3. Brown B, Blas M, Carcamo C, Halsey N. HPV prevalence, HPV4 completion, and immune response
among Peruvian female sex workers. International Papillomavirus Conference, Berlin, Germany 2011.
4. Brown B, Blas M, Cabral A, Carcamo C, Gravitt P, and Halsey N. HPV Prevalence and Risk Behaviors
among Female Sex Workers in Peru-Data from an HPV Vaccine Study. Global Health Council, Washington
DC 2011
5. Brown B, Blas M, Cabral A, Carcamo C, Gravitt P, and Halsey N. HPV Prevalence and Risk Behaviors
among Female Sex Workers in Peru-Data from an HPV Vaccine Study. IDSA, Vancouver 2010
6. Carreazo J, Anton C, Ayarza R, Moran S, Brown B. Bringing health facilities to the people: HIV voluntary
counseling and testing (VCT) in a public place. AIDS 2010 Vienna, Austria 2010.
7. Brown B, Carcamo C, Valderrama M, Blas M, and Halsey N. Acceptability Survey of HPV Vaccine Among
Female Sex Workers in Lima, Peru. Poster presented at ISSTDR Conference, London, 2009.
8. Konda KA, Lescano AG, Brown BJ, Fernandez P, Coates TJ and Caceres CF. Condom use among men
who have sex with men in urban, coastal Peru. Poster presented at the CDC National STD Prevention
Conference, Jacksonville, Florida, 2006.
9. Brown BJ, Brown EE, Yeager M, Welch R, Cranston B, Hanchard B, and Hisada M. Common genetic
variations in cytokine genes and risk of human T-lymphotropic virus type I infection in Jamaican children.
Feature poster presentation at the 12th International Conference on Human Retrovirology: HTLV and
Related Viruses 2005, Montego Bay, Jamaica, 2005.
10. Cranston RD, Brown BJ, Hart S, Hirschowitz S, Cortina G, and Moe AA. The Sensitivity of Anal Cytology
Screening to Detect Anal Dysplasia Confirmed by Anal Biopsy in a Population of HIV-Positive Men who
have Sex with Men (MSM). Oral presentation at the ISSTDR Conference, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2005.
11. Galea J, Brown B, Amani B, Shin A, Golden M, Gorbach P. Barriers to HIV Prevention Strategies for HIVPositive MSM. Poster presented at the ISSTDR Conference, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2005.
E. Professional Development
Computer Skills: STATA, EpiInfo, SAS, ATLAS.ti, Entryware, Endnote, Microsoft Office Package
Certificates: Behavioral Theory in HIV/STD Prevention (2005 LADHS), Vaccine Science and Policy (2008
JHSPH), Human subjects research (2011 renewal CITI)
Memberships: Infectious Disease Society of America (2010-Present), International Society of Vaccines (2010Present), Global Health Council (2008-Present), APHA (2006-2008)
International Travel: Peru, South Africa, Singapore, China, Vietnam, Thailand, Germany
Clubs: UCLA Global Public Health Journal Club
Reviewer: Vaccine, Journal of Health, Nutrition, and Aging; Clinical Interventions in Aging, International Journal
of STD and AIDS.
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