Carolyn M. Brown, Ph.D., FAPhA

Selected Recent Publications
*Denotes student(s)/trainee(s) at the time of the study.

CORE Area: Patient-Centered Outcomes Research

*Ibiloye EA, *Aiyeolemi AA, *Odonkor GN, Barner JC, Brown CM, Kang HA, Bamgbade BA (2025). Factors Influencing Willingness to Utilize the Emergency Department When Experiencing Sickle Cell Disease Pain Crises. Journal of the National Medical Association, 117(5), 323-334. doi: 10.1016/j.jnma.2025.07.007. Epub 2025 Jul 23.

*Aiyeolemi AA, Barner JC, Brown CM, Fasipe TA (2025). Assessing the Effect of an Educational Intervention on Emergency Medicine Residents' Knowledge and Perceptions of SCD: A Pilot Study. Journal of Sickle Cell Disease, 2(1), yoaf024. doi.org/10.1093/jscdis/yoaf024

*Bamgbade B, Barner JC, Ford K, Brown CM, Lawson W, Burdine K (2024). Impact of A Psychoeducational Intervention on Willingness to Seek Help for Depression Among African American Young Adults. Transcultural Psychiatry, 61(6):858-871. doi: 10.1177/13634615241253167

Richards K, Mantri S, Brown CM, Johnsrud M, Arcona S, Sasané R (2024). A Qualitative Study on Perspectives of Parkinson’s Disease Medications: Insights from Patient Focus Groups. Patient Preference and Adherence, 18, 1919–1928. doi.org/10.2147/PPA.S473991

*Orji CC, Brown CM, Barner JC, Moczygemba LR, Morales-Campos D (2024). Determinants of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Intentions Among Young Adult College Students Using the Theory of Planned Behavior. Journal of American College Health, Epub 2024 March 11. doi: 10.1080/07448481.2024.2325935

CORE Area: Healthcare Systems Research

Brown CM, Kang HA, Johnsrud M, Terry J, Doshi G, Broussard SB, *Orji C (2025). Assessing Equity of Care Across Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment Junctures: A Multi-site Retrospective Cohort Study. BMC Cancer, 25(1), 861. doi: 10.1186/s12885-025-14172-2

*Briggs O, Brown CM, Indurlal P, Garey JS, Johnsrud M (2024). Provider Perceptions of Barriers to Biosimilar Utilization in Community Oncology Practices. Journal of the American Pharmacists Association, Epub 2024 Apr 2. doi: 10.1016/j.japh.2024.102082

*Wash A, Moczygemba LR, Brown CM, Crismon ML, Whittaker TA (2024). A Narrative Review of the Well-being and Burnout of U.S. Community Pharmacists. Journal of the American Pharmacists Association, 64(2), 337-349. [Epub 2023 Nov 14.] doi:10.1016/j.japh.2023.11.017

*Zalmai R, Hill LG, Loera LJ, *Mosgrove Q, Brown CM. Independent Community Pharmacists' Attitudes And Intentions Toward Dispensing Buprenorphine/Naloxone For Opioid Use Disorder. J Am Pharm Assoc (2003). 2023;63(5):1558-1565.e4. doi:10.1016/j.japh.2023.06.010

Park H, Brown CM, Wilson DL, *Huang P, *Hernandez-Con P, *Horne P, *Goodin A, *Joseph A, Segal R, Cabrera R, Cook RL. Clinician Barriers, Perceptions, and Practices in Treating Patients with Hepatitis C Virus and Substance Use Disorder in The United States. Prev Med Rep. 2023;32:102138. doi:10.1016/j.pmedr.2023.102138

CORE Research Area: Health Economics and Outcomes Research

*Okoh C, Moczygemba LR, Brown CM, Thurman W, Avanceña A, Rush S (2025). Factors Impacting Pneumococcal Vaccination among Non-Hispanic Black Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: A Nationwide Cross-sectional Study. The Science of Diabetes Self-Management and Care.[Epub 2025 Sept 27.] doi: 10.1177/26350106251371085

*Pennington EL, Barner JC, Brown CM, Moczygemba LR, Patel DA (2025). Predisposing, Enabling, and Need Factors Associated with Postpartum Depression Treatment Among Women Enrolled in Texas Medicaid. Maternal and Child Health Journal. [Epub 2025 July 17.] doi: 10.1007/s10995-025-04145-z

*Pennington EL, Barner JC, Brown CM, Moczygemba LR, Patel DA, Varisco T (2025). Antidepressant Adherence Using Group-Based Trajectory Modeling Among Postpartum Women with Texas Medicaid. Journal of Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy, 31(2), 167–178. doi: 10.18553/jmcp.2025.31.2.167

*Pennington EL, Barner JC, Brown CM, Lawson KA (2024). Pregnancy-Related Risk Factors and Receipt of Postpartum Care Among Texas Medicaid Pregnant Enrollees: Opportunities for Pharmacist Services. Journal of the American Pharmacists Association, 64(1), 260-267. doi: 10.1016/j.japh.2023.11.018

*Peel E, *Orji CC, *Ogan S, Gould J, Leckbee G, Brown CM, Pope N. Pharmacists' Perceptions of Mental Well-Being and Immunization Safety During COVID-19. J Pharm Pract. 2022;8971900221149145. doi:10.1177/08971900221149145

Graduate Courses

• PGS 384N Health Behavior Theory and Medication Use Process
• PGS 196S Seminar in Pharmacy (Topics: Health Disparities – Deconstructing the Meaning of Race and Ethnic Differences in Health Outcomes Research; and Social Determinants of Health)
• PGS 390K Experimental Design and Research Methods in Health Care (Topic: Science and Theory)
• PGS 390U Advanced Research Methods (Topic: Focus Group/Qualitative Data Analysis)

Pharm.D. Courses

• PHM 283L Health Behavior and Health Outcomes 

Significant/Recent Activities

National and International Service Activities

• Review Panel, Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)
• Member of the Ascension Texas Council on Racial and Health Equity (ATCORHE)
• Editorial Board member, Journal of Pharmaceutical Health Services Research
• External Reviewer for Tenure and Promotion
• Peer Reviewer, Journal Manuscripts

University Service Activities

• Inaugural Member, UT Provost Distinguished Leadership Service Academy (DLSA)
• Health Outcomes Division Graduate Advisor
• Member (and Former Chair), College of Pharmacy Diversity, Equity, Accessibility & Inclusion (DEAI) Committee
• Planning Group (Co-Creator and Former Project Lead), Project Engage Pharmacy Program (PEPP)
• Co-Advisor, the Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) UT Chapter
• Member, College of Pharmacy Admissions Committee
• Marshal, University of Texas at Austin Commencement
• Faculty Representative, UT Intercollegiate Athletics Council