Dr. Caroline Kuo

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Caroline C. Kuo is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences at Brown University School of Public Health and a Senior Advisor to the Dean of Diversity and Inclusion. She is a global public health scientist and advocate with significant expertise in addressing the needs of vulnerable populations. Kuo holds master's and doctoral degrees in Social Policy and International Development from Oxford University. Her research focuses on disparities in mental health, sexual and reproductive health, violence, HIV, and infectious diseases in low-resource settings. She employs community-engaged approaches, emphasizing the importance of culturally relevant solutions in public health science. Kuo’s collaborative interdisciplinary team science integrates expertise across fields such as epidemiology and anthropology. She is also dedicated to fostering scientific talent among diverse groups in public health. Over the years, she has developed and tested innovative family-oriented programs aimed at enhancing resilience among children and adolescents living with HIV. Kuo has received multiple awards for her research contributions and has been involved in various funded projects aimed at promoting health equity.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Associate Professor

— Present

Brown University • Providence, Rhode Island

Teaching and research in global health and social policy.

Awards

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Discovery Excellence Award

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Dean's Award for Excellent Mentoring

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
Application Checklist
  • Personal Statement
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  • GRE Scores
  • TOEFL/IELTS Scores (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics